Learning Outcome #3

Learners will empower themselves in community.

Knowledge and skills set:

• Develop a personal support network and provide support to others.
• Discover how work skills, knowledge, and attitudes can be acquired through leisure and volunteer work. (See Hache, Redekopp, & Jarvis, 2000, p. 102.)
• Demonstrate involvement in the community. [See instruction tip #7.]
• Describe the effect of the laws and regulations in your community.[See instruction tip #8.]
• Practise being assertive within your community, as appropriate. [See instruction tip #9.]
• Distinguish between safe and unsafe environments.
• Identify and practise how to keep safe in different situations.
• Take action to create a safe and healthy environment for all.

Learning Outcome #4

Learners will demonstrate co-operation and teamwork skills for social skills development and career opportunities.

Knowledge and skills set:

• Share your personal experiences and knowledge with others, as appropriate.
• Affirm and encourage yourself and others.
• Participate in group processes and decision-making.
• Develop positive communication skills.
  • State your personal needs in a clear and respectful manner.
  • Offer and ask for support with respect.
  • Share your ideas and feelings.
  • Listen respectfully to others' ideas and feelings.
• Demonstrate dependability and honesty.
• Identify acceptable and inappropriate behaviours in different settings (e.g., workplace, school, community).
• Respond appropriately to criticism.
• Describe what is meant by a positive work ethic.
  • Describe what expectations employers and instructors have of employees and students in terms of attitude, co-operation, appropriate dress, and time management.
  • Organize your work appropriately.
  • Describe and respect your workplace and school goals and structures.
  • Commit to working complete hours for the wage that you receive.