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.

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