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The Parts of this Module Include
Transferable Skills Self Assessment
Asset Generation
Leadership Capacities
Program Structure Preparation
Getting Started
Getting Started
To get the most out of this Co-op, we kick things off with a Deep Dive Assessment. Here’s how to get ready:
Know Your Strengths: Figure out what you’re good at so you can use your skills to your advantage.
Spot the Gaps: See where you might need help so you can get the support you need early.
Scout Resources: Find the tools and people in your field who can help you succeed.
Build Your Roadmap: Set up your plan and make professional connections to keep you on track all term.
Doing this now will give you a head start and make sure you’re ready to tackle your project with confidence!
Part 1: Transferable Skills Self Assessment
Part 1: Transferable Skills Self Assessment
In order to drive deeper into your skills and capacities we are going to do a comprehensive skills assessment. The goal is to deepen your understanding of what you are bringing to the table. Having a good understanding of your strengths and areas of need will allow you to tailor your experience for success.
Activity
Choose ONE of the three skills assessment tools to complte. You do not need to do any of the 'reflection' tasks at the end of the assessments unless you would like to.
You will be asked later to complete a reflection in your student workbook.
Workbook Entry
Workbook Entry
Head to your Workbook for a reflection based on this activity titled
Module 1: Activity 1
Part 2: Asset Generation Videos
Part 2: Asset Generation Videos
Completing a Project based co-op model like this one requires some important key skills to be successful. Some of the skills presented below may be ones you currently have strengths in and some may be within your areas of growth.
Below you will find 3 rows of videos. Each row has a focus 'skill' and you can explore the included videos to learn more about it. The skills discussed include:
Row 1: Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Row 2: Time Management and Organization
Row 3: Self Advocacy
Activity
Watch some of the following videos (choose 1 or 2 in each row/topic) to gain a better understanding of these three important transferable skills for this co-op model.
You will be asked later to complete a reflection in your student workbook.
5 Tips to Improve your Critical Thinking
Duration: 4:29
Improve your Critical Thinking
Duration: 5:19
Decision Making Strategies
Duration: 4:25
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Duration: 2:30
20 Quick Tips for Better Time Management
Duration: 1:40
Time Management Tips to Boost Productivity
Duration: 3:47
How to be Organized at Work
Duration: 4:29
How to Manage your Time
Duration: 4:09
Self Advocacy Skills - Self Advocacy Strategies
Duration: 3:06
Self Advocacy
Duration: 2:34
Why Being Assertive & Advocating for Yourself Matters
Duration: 3:18
Self Advocacy Skills at Work: 3 Ways to be an Advocate for Yourself
Duration: 3:17
Workbook Entry
Workbook Entry
Head to your Workbook for a reflection based on this activity titled
Module 1: Activity 2
Part 3: Leadership Skills
Part 3: Leadership Skills
This co-op model is all about leadership in action. Since you’ll be managing a 5–6 month project, you need to understand how to lead effectively. Before you start, we’ll dive into:
Leadership Basics: What does it look like in different situations?
Industry Insights: How do successful people in your specific field lead their teams?
Personal Reflection: What are your own leadership strengths?
What is Leadership
Duration: 2:15
Activity
Please watch the 4 short videos below on Leadership to gain an understanding of different types of leaders and leadership styles.
Then choose one of the three videos under the Advanced Leadership Content.
You will be asked later to complete a reflection in your student workbook.
What is your Leadership Style?
Duration: 2:54
Simon Sinek's Top 3 Leadership Traits
Duration: 2:28
How to Improve Leadership Skills at Work
Duration: 6:15
Leadership Styles Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire
Duration: 4:07
Advanced Leadership Content
Stop Managing, Start Leading
Duration: 18:12
Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
Duration: 11:59
How Effective Leaders Solve Problems the Right Way
Duration: 10:23
Workbook Entry
Workbook Entry
Head to your Workbook for a reflection based on this activity titled
Module 1: Activity 3
Part 4: Preparing for the Project Innovation & Inquiry co-op Experience
Part 4: Preparing for the Project Innovation & Inquiry co-op Experience
You’ve done some self-checks and reflections—now it’s time to see what you’ve got and what you still need to crush this semester.
To rock a 5–6 month project, you need a solid foundation. Your next step is all about getting organized and staying safe. In your workbook, you’ll fill out a checklist with the essentials:
The Plan: Where and when are you working?
The Safety: How will you stay safe and healthy?
The Squad: Who can help you, and what resources do you have?
The Paperwork: Is all your documentation and communication ready?
Getting these things sorted now will set you up to feel confident, prepared, and ready to tackle your project like a pro!
Workbook Entry
Workbook Entry
Head to your Workbook for a reflection based on this activity titled
Module 1: Activity 4
Module 1 Complete
Module 1 Complete
Before moving on to your Check Point please ensure you have the following items completed in your workbook:
Module 1: Activity 1 (Transferable Skills Assessment Reflection)
Module 1: Activity 2 (Asset Generation Reflection)
Module 1: Activity 3 (Leadership Questions and Reflections)
Module 1: Activity 4 (Experience Planner and Check List)
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