Perspective
How we see the
world affects
how we interact
with it.
Perspective Journal 1-1.5 pages
Please respond thoughtfully to the following in a paragraph each:
1. How do you look at learning? (Why is it important to you?)
2. How do you look at school? The good? The bad?
3. What do you think about your ability to learn/succeed in
school? Your abilities in general?
4. What school things do you do well? What areas do you need
to improve in?
What are Study Skills?
Study skills = learning skills They're life skills, career skills
-needed beyond school.
Often not taught them. We've
learned them by necessity over the years. Sink or Swim.
Some of us develop these easier than
others. Ex: organization
What specific topics do you think are included? What do you think it takes to be successful in school and
learning?
What are some things this picture implies about
Study Skills Topics Include:
Organizatio
n
Time
Managemen
t
Active
Listening
Strategies
Reading
Memory
Strategies
Goal Setting
Note Taking
Stress
Managemen
t
Writing
Skills
Test
What is the goal of school?
It’s really about developing
skills and preparing for next
steps in life
It’s not really about getting
good grades, memorizing
facts or test taking
Ask yourself: How will
Why are students successful in
school? These students:
Finish homework
Are organized
Have discipline to work at home,
prepare
Manage time well/limit distractions
Attend
Prepare and study for tests
Choose to listen when they don't feel
like it
View note taking as a tool
Have a positive attitude about class,
reserve judgment.
Recognize hard work now will pay off
later.
Recognize that school helps develop
skills that will lead to long term success.
Why is success in school important?
Work Now
Payoff Later
School opens doors. Why limit yourself?
You need skills! High school only gets you
Education does good things
More career choice.
Leads to higher pay, good benefits (health, vacation, retirement,
perks).
Develops work ethic, follow through, teamwork, problem solving,
other important skills. It’s all about skills/expertise.
Allows us to explore our interests.
Expands our understanding of the world. Develops pride in achievement, confidence.
Provides opportunity (travel, challenges, new ideas, exposure to the
world).
Question:
What does $12/hr. look like?
School/Education is your path to independence. Will you develop the skills necessary to support yourself adequately?
$1920 ($12/hr x 40 hours x 4 weeks) -384 (taxes @ 20%)
-500 (rent)
-150 (utilities - electric, phone, water, gas, cable, internet, garbage) -150 (car payment?)
-150 (gas)
-250 (food)= $8.33/day -150 (car insurance)
-100 (medical/home supplies/gifts) - 50 (saving) = 3% savings rate
Education
Pays!
16 Monthly earnings with:
bachelor’s degree = $4404 high school diploma = $2672
That’s a difference of $1732 a month.
Are you in control?
This Point in Time
Your Perspective and Attitude
Matter
How you view school, your abilities,
learning, is critical.
People view their situations, lives
differently and this affects how they respond to where they’re at.
If you see school as an opportunity,
you’re going to get more out of it than someone who views it as boring.
Someone who views themselves as
limited, will not challenge themselves or accomplish as much.
Recap
Respond thoughtfully to the whole
presentation in a paragraph or two. To
respond, you can:
•
Share your ideas on the issues discussed
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Discuss what new thoughts or ideas you had
after listening
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Challenge the ideas that were discussed
•
Discuss personal experiences as they relate to
the presentation.
