Module 1 – Discussion [Graded]Objectives
- Identify individual ambitions, aspirations, goals, and values.
- Construct personalized short-, mid-, and long-term education, employment, and individual goals.
- Explain the differences between college and high school academics, including how classes are conducted.
- Describe the concept of learning.
- Discuss a personal definition of success.
- Complete and interpret the results of a self-assessment that gauges learning style.
- Identify obstacles to time management.
- Compare methods for reducing or conquering procrastination.
- Select tools and techniques for managing time and schedules.
- Explain best practices for maintaining financial well-being.
- Summarize the risks and benefits of taking out student loans, using credit cards, and borrowing money.
- Explain how leaders use the strengths of individual employees to contribute to the greater good of a workplace.
Guidelines
Upon reading the chapters for this module, please make sure to answer the Required Prompt and select one of the optional for discussion. See list below:
Chapter 02: Taking Charge of Your Time and Money [Required]
- [REQUIRED: Prompt 1] What tasks do you tend to procrastinate on? What strategies have you used in the past to overcome procrastination?
Chapter 00: Introduction – Getting Involved [Optional]
- [Optional: Prompt 2] Many students find that keeping a list of inspirational quotations helps them to persist in challenging tasks. For example, Elbert Hubbard said, “There is no failure except no longer trying.” Do you have a favorite quote on the subject of making transitions? What is it?