Learning Outcomes ASPIRE – to analyse the skills and qualities needed in different job roles CHALLENGE – to describe and explain the skills and qualities needed in different situations

Learning Model – which one do you need to focus on? Why did you choose this LM target? What do you need to do to achieve this target? Read the following slides and consider situations when the skills and qualities would be needed.

Listen Be able to… Tune out distractions Repeat Avoid unnecessary interruptions Use appropriate body language & facial expressions Be patient and respect pauses Identify key points Know when to be quiet Ask meaningful questions Accept that people express themselves differently Invite and value feedback

Communicate Be able to… Contribute Be sincere Express myself clearly Respond Discuss and negotiate Demonstrate Use a variety of techniques for different audiences Be interested in others See positives and negatives Shape ideas

Adapt my behaviour to suit the situation Co-operate Be able to… Take turns Share ideas and goals Negotiate Use thinking time Support others Reach agreement Take on a role Take responsibility Adapt my behaviour to suit the situation Evaluate

Understand and act on instructions Organise Be able to… Use my planner Understand and act on instructions Be punctual Meet deadlines Plan and prioritise Manage my time Be self-reliant Be self-reflective Be realistic Set my own targets

Investigate Be able to… Identify Research Question accuracy and assumptions Seek advice Remain objective Consider sources and influences Explore from different perspectives Analyse Come to a conclusion Extrapolate

Respectful Be able to… Treat others as I wish to be treated Have a positive attitude Help others Be fair, considerate and polite Accept criticism Be approachable Build and maintain relationships Show empathy Value and include others Celebrate difference

Resilient Be able to… Think for myself Be honest Manage my emotions Concentrate and focus Deal with set backs Review my goals Overcome barriers Take and manage risks Show commitment and perseverance Step out of my comfort zone

Creative Be able to… Seek information and ideas Make links Imagine Wonder ‘What if …’ Generate and adapt ideas Understand the problem Be original Take the next step Not reinvent the wheel Be inspirational

Confident Be able to… Take care of myself Recognise my abilities Have a role model Believe in myself Accept Praise Overcome self-consciousness Find my passion Take action Be an individual Be self-aware

Independent Be able to… Read and understand Ask for help Do it myself Use private study effectively Enquire Propose alternatives Simplify/reduce/categorise Be self-motivated Be sceptical Try something new

Which Skills and Qualities are needed in the following Jobs? Doctor Teacher Journalist Lawyer Football manager Nurse Politician Police officer Pop star Actor Engineer Chef Scientific researcher Dancer Interpreter Accountant Weather reporter Historian

Learning Outcomes ASPIRE – to analyse the skills and qualities needed in different job roles CHALLENGE – to describe and explain the skills and qualities needed in different situations

PLENARY Describe your ideal job. What skills and qualities do you think you would need and why?