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Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Using Workplace Documents to Make Decisions, along with a materials list:
Decision-Making Case Study
Activity: Participants analyze workplace documents (reports, policies, emails) and make informed decisions based on the provided information.
Materials:
Sample workplace case studies.
Decision-making worksheets.
Policy Interpretation Challenge
Activity: Participants review company policies and determine appropriate actions based on different workplace scenarios.
Materials:
Workplace policy documents.
Pens and highlighters.
Data-Driven Decision Task
Activity: Participants examine workplace reports and use key data points to make strategic decisions.
Materials:
Sample workplace reports.
Spreadsheet software (optional).
Email & Memo Analysis
Activity: Participants read workplace emails and memos to extract key details that influence decision-making.
Materials:
Sample workplace communications.
Sticky notes for annotation.
Real-World Application Scenarios
Activity: Participants analyze workplace documents, such as job descriptions or compliance reports, to extract key information and discuss its impact on decision-making.
Materials:
Sample workplace documents.
Pens and markers.
Explore more workplace literacy strategies here and additional interactive teaching methods here.
Paper: Worksheets, sample workplace documents, flashcards.
Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.
Scenario Cards: Pre-written decision-making challenges.
Sorting Trays: For organizing different types of workplace texts.
Reference Guides: Workplace manuals, policy documents, decision-making frameworks.
These activities make decision-making using workplace documents practical and engaging.