Students should note which attributes they hope to acquire. Have each student write a journal entry that describes what type of work a supportive adult thinks the student would excel at in the future. Ask them to add their own opinions of this expectation. As students share their interviews with the class, help them focus on changes in roles and expectations and on the influence of those expectations on a person's life. After activities dealing with changes in personal attributes, look for evidence of students' abilities to recognize changes in their interests, strengths, and abilities over time.
Portfolios provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their personal attributes.
This is an example of a work habit that I developed. This is an example of the hardest thing I've learned to do. This is an example of what I am working on now to improve my work habits. Have students create web charts to illustrate the contributions that family, peers, community, and mentors can make to someone's career development. Next Page Copyright 1999.