THRIVE Director Notes
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There was ice and then more ice and snow…and now more snow/Sleet/ice...
Over the last 2 weeks we’ve had some snow/ice days that limited our time with students, however, they still had homework and activities to do over that time. Here is a combination of the last two weeks...
First-Year Students:
Workplace & Community Skills:
Monday’s Class we covered a couple of important topics. We practiced shaking hands with people using a firm handshake and looking the other person in eye. We discussed personal space and how each person is different as to what is comfortable. Body language was addressed as well as facial expressions. Another topic was nonverbal clues that we can give to others that makes us look not interested in what is going on around us. Wednesday classes did not start until 10:00 so students were to work on Missouri Connections. Students were assigned a “work importance locator.” Working with a list of occupations that match their work values. After completing the work on Missouri Connections students wrote a one-page paper reflecting on their results.
Learning Strategies:
We finished up Chapter 2 about setting goals. We discussed obstacles that get in the way of achieving their goals. We finished up the Powerpoint and discussed many ways to study for a test and about increasing their total points compared to Chapter 1 test. Students were highly encouraged to study at least 1 hour a day for the test. This will be an online test using Blackboard. We discussed snow days and how they impact student’s performance on homework, Plato and tests. Wednesday we took class time to meet with their study groups and study for the test. Friday students took the test over in OAS. This class has several tests to help establish study habits for tests and to gain practice in taking tests.
Students watching Zig Ziqlar in class.
Personal Math:
Second-Year Students:
Transition Planning II:
The students have really been thinking about the transition from graduating from college in May and what the next chapter in their lives may be. I have asked the students to have conversations with their families about what their families thoughts are with the transition from college and what the goals may be. These are tough conversations for the student but conversation that needs to take place. One student told me the other day that this is like a roller coaster; it is exciting, scary, frustrating and nerve-wracking.
Internship II:
The students are doing good things at their internship and learning some new skills. One of the skills we want the students to learn is showing initiative and not wait for their supervisor to tell them to do a task. We want the students to ask what they can do or figure it out on their own. This can be a tough skill to learn because up to this point the students have always been told what to do and when to do it.
PLATO:
A few students fail short on getting their time in last week. One day I explained how to keep track of their time each week. Some students have no problems remembering to check that while others either don’t check or forget how to keep track. So a reminder once in a while is always a good thing.
Study Time:
We are still having some students come into the classroom to study. Great job!! Nash enjoys seeing how he can help...
Our students also have some time for exercise…
Important upcoming dates:
Athletics to watch: Men’s and Women’s Basketball games are almost completed. This Thursday and Saturday are the last home games. UCM Mules Wrestling also has some matches in the coming weeks. Towards the middle of March, the Baseball team will also start their games.
In addition, the students can participate in Intramural Athletics:
- We had enough students to have a Spring Softball team. I’ll keep you updated on the dates of the games.
- The students can also look to their Spring Student Activities calendar that was left for them the first week. We also have copies in the THRIVE Classroom.
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