Assistant Director's Corner Gayle Ferrell Assistant Director East Texas Tech Prep Consortium |
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Read Game Training "All work, all play...all right!" These words describe the philosophy of teaching the Real game TM in the classroom. The "game" lets students experience roles of adult work life in the safety of the classroom. They become aware of the world of work and how their actions in school and the community will affect their futures. The Consortium will offer a workshop for teachers who would like to implement the Real game TM into their curriculum during the 1998-1999 school year. The training will be conducted by Gayle Ferrel who was certified as a Real game TM trainer after completing a "train the trainer" workshop in June. The training will be held at the University of Texas at Tyler, University Center 118, on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Registration is limited to 40 participants. Each participant who will actually be conducting the training in the classroom will be given a facilitator's kit, which includes everything a teacher needs to implement the game. For more information, or to register for the workshop, call (903) 566-7319 or e-mail Gayle Ferrell.
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Your Course Presentations to Begin August 24 Last year over 3,000 middle school students began the journey into their future with the "Chart Your Coups" presentation. Eighth-grade students are at a critical age, an age when they begin to think about what classes they will take in high school carry them to the career of choice when they enter the workplace or head for college This presentation deals with the expectations and demands employers have for employees, as well as the education and skills students will need to enter the workplace. A monthly budget of $1,500 is compared to a minimum-wage monthly budget If you are interested in scheduling a presentation for your students, please contact Gayle Ferrell.
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Texas CARES '98 Coming Soon The updated version of of Texas CARES will be available in late August. We will send our order to SOICC (State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee) as soon as we receive word that the software is ready. The schools we purchased Texas CARES for last spring should receive the revised software by the end of September.
Rules of 10 (a mnemonic device to help students remember these rules in situations where they want and need to make a good first impression.) 1st Rule of 10: First 10 steps into a room should be steps of confidence -- walk with a bounce in your step -- pick up your feet -- body upright -- head held high. 2nd Rule of 10: Within the first 10 seconds, extend your hand for a handshake, smile, and maintain eye contact. 3rd Rule of 10: Your first 10 words should be words of thanks, like, "Thank you for arranging this meeting," or "I appreciate the opportunity to interview with you." "I appreciate your taking the time to meet with me on this matter," would also work well. 4th Rule of 10: Top 10" (top of the head about down to the shoulders) should be immaculately groomed to reflect that you pay attention to details. For instance, clean and appropriately styled hair for an office, suitable jewelry for a business setting, and make-up appropriate for a professional presence. 5th Rule of 10: Middle 10" - (around the waistline) deals with having a good quality dress belt, the men's tie touching at least the top of the belt buckle and may extend a little below the waist, men's jacket buttoned when walking (except bottom button), shirts and blouses tucked in, and no keys, cell phones, beepers, etc., hanging from the belt. 6th Rule of 10: Bottom 10" (floor to mid-calf) includes shoes that are shined and with heels that are not run over. Socks for men should be dark and come to mid-calf. For ladies, skin-tone hose are best for the office. 7th Rule of 10: The 10 important accessories that should be of a professional style, good quality, and in good shape are: briefcase, lady's handbag, men's wallet, belt, watch, jewelry, nail polish, eyeglasses, organizer, and pen. 8th Rule of 10: The 10-count accessory rule is that most women can wear up to 10 accessories -- small-framed woman may need to wear less and large-framed women may wear more. Count your eyeglasses, earrings, pins, necklaces, bracelets, watch, rings, ornate buttons, scarves, and ornate belt buckles. 9th Rule of 10: The 10:00 coffee break means accepting a cup of coffee or other beverage is fine, but no slurping or leaving a mess for someone else to clean up. Remember to keep a breathmint handy after a cup of coffee. 10th Rule of 10: Be confident, confident, confident, confident, confident, confident, confident, confident, confident, confident! |
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