Post on 29-Jul-2015
Managing MyselfModule A Part 1
Introduction
In this session we will be
• Reviewing the topics that will be covered in this module
• Discussing expectations
• Filling in the registration form (if applicable)
• Filling in the release of information form (if applicable)
• Filling in the learner agreement (if applicable)
• Reviewing your learner plan
• Completing a learning styles inventory
• Answer any questions you have about the rest of the sessions
In the Self-Management Modules we will be covering
the following topics
Module A:
• What is self-management?
• How do you build your self-confidence?
• How do you improve your self-advocacy skills?
Module B:
• How do you stay motivated?
• How can you use self-assessment and self-reflection?
We will also be practicing self-management skills with a variety of different activities.
At the end of the modules
• We will give you a copy of your learner plan which is a summary of what we are covering in the session
• We will give you a certificate of completion
• We will ask you to fill out an evaluation form
• We will be asking you if you would recommend this program or this session to other people that might benefit from it
After you leave, we will be
contacting you at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months to see how you are
doing.
Paperwork
Expectations
• Understand your role here- if you aren't sure about something ask!
• Be responsible
• Accept the point of view of others
• Be flexible when working with others
• Come prepared to participate
• Meet any deadlines
• Be willing to help others
• Contribute to the best of your ability
• Help resolve disagreements if they happen
Milestones
• During the module we will be doing "check-ins" called milestones. Milestones are activities to help you see if you are making progress.
• The milestones in this module we will be doing are all found on your learner plan.
• After we have completed all the materials you may complete a culminating task.
Your Learner Plan
• Every person who comes to our agency has a learner plan
• The plan outlines what you will be doing while you are here
• The main parts of the learner plan are:
• milestones you will complete
• learning activities you will complete
• referrals that are made
Self-Management
Self-management skills allow you to achieve your full potential by focusing on your self and the skills you need to be successful. Self-management skills include a number of different components including:
• self-confidence
• self-advocacy
• self-motivation
• self-assessment
• self-reflection
Activity #1: Self-Management
Brainstorming
As a group brainstorm ideas about what you think the term self-management means. Write down your ideas.
What is self-confidence?
Self-confidence refers to a feeling of trust in your own abilities, qualities, decisions and judgments.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
What is self-advocacy?
Self-advocacy is about speaking up for yourself or writing in support of
yourself. It is the act of representing one's own views or interests.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
Self-motivation is having the initiative to do a task or activity without being
supervised or told to do it.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
What is self-motivation?
What is self-assessment?
Self-assessment is the evaluation of oneself or one's actions and attitudes, usually, of one's performance at a job
or learning task.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
What is self-reflection?
Self-reflection is meditation or serious thought about one's
character, actions, and motives.
Source: dictionary.reference.com
Activity
• Complete the Learning Styles Inventory to find out what your learning style is
Milestone 36
• Use a medium of your choice to express yourself creatively.
• The topic will be "you". You can focus on things you are good at, things you like, skills you have, etc.
• This milestone will be due at the end of Self-Management Module B.
Credits
This Power Point was created by Laubach Literacy Ontario.
The resources can be downloaded free of charge at www.laubach-on.ca.
This Employment Ontario Project was funded by the Ontario Government. 2015
All website links were accurate at the time of original distribution-March 2015.
All of the images and clip art used in this Power Point are from Clipart.com and Microsoft Office.com.