29/08/2023

Career Quiz

In Class Activity

Take this career test https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz and be prepared to share your results. The test is free. Note: at the end of the quiz, a message may appear:

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Select Student

What kind of student are you?

Select High School Student

Provide your graduation year (2024) and city (Huatulco)
For first name, type xx and for your last name also type xx (for your privacy)
Provide your email address and a password of your choice
If you wish to receive news and offers, check the box next to Contact me via email with news and offers; if you do not want to be contacted with news and offers, leave the box unchecked
You may unsubscribe your email from the test whenever you wish

Should I go to college?

In Class Activity, Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Read the information on this website:

https://collegeinfogeek.com/should-i-go-to-college/

Answer these questions:

What important or helpful things did you learn?
If you plan to go to college or if you do not plan to go to college, what are your reasons?
What is your biggest fear about either going to college or not going to college?
What is your biggest motivation for going to college or not going to college?
What are 3-5 questions you have about college or not going to college?

28/08/2023

Preparing for the Mentor Interview

An effective interview takes practice. To prepare for your Mentor Interview, look through this list of 20 questions, choose 5 for an in-class exercise:

How did you get to where you are today?
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What values are most important to you?
What skills do you think are necessary for success?
What tactics do you use when faced with adversity?
What are your thoughts on failure?
How do you define happiness?
What does success mean to you?
What qualities do you admire most in others?
How do you handle constructive feedback from others – do you take it calmly or does it sometimes get under your skin?
How do you handle stress and maintain a positive attitude?
How do you stay motivated throughout your day/week/life?
How do you maintain a work/life balance?
Do you have favorite quotes or mantras that inspire and motivate you?
Do you have any morning/evening rituals that help set the tone for your day/night?
Do you have any words of wisdom for dealing with stress or anxiety?
Are there any causes or organizations that you are passionate about supporting? Why are they important to you?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years?
Do you have any advice for maintaining healthy personal and professional relationships?

Refer to the definitions we talked about in class (photo below). Decide on at least 5 (five) definitions that you strongly identify with. You may choose different definitions than these from class. Find visual images that represent the definitions. Use the images to create a poster that represents Who You Are.

27/08/2023

Requirements & Policies

English for Life is a community. Every member of the community matters.

Attend all classes
Maintain a respectful environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves
Listen actively and with undivided attention to the instructor and to each other
Only one person speaks at a time, unless multiple speakers are appropriate for an activity
Speak only English
Be supportive and encouraging to each other without trying to 'fix' someone or their circumstances
Collaborate responsibly: contribute fairly, follow through on your commitments, communicate promptly and reciprocally
Hold yourself accountable for your choices, your behavior, your words, and your impact on others
Read all instructions thoroughly and complete assignments as instructed
Ask questions

Grading

Grades cover three categories:

Attendance* 25%
Participation 25%
Projects 50%
Total 100%

*each unexcused absence lowers the grade by 5%

Grading scale:

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%