Unit 4 Lesson 3 Behind the Scenes

Unit 4 Lesson 3

Behind the Scenes

A person who demonstrates effort is judged more positively than one who does not.

Objective:

Students will be able to identify specific efforts that should lead to positive judgments about themselves.

Successful people...

• exercise self-control

• act non-aggressively

• are even-tempered

• demonstrate a positive attitude

• act responsibly

Kevin and John both work on the stage crew for the Town Theater Club. Read the cartoon to see who does the best work.

Open Ended

Explain why, even though Kevin has more experience than John, the play director decided to give John more responsibility.

Open Ended

List 3 things you would do to be sure that your boss judges you as a good worker.

Poll

Have you ever been in a situation where one person tries harder than another person?

• Too many times to count!

• Can't say that I have.

Open Ended

Describe instances, other than employment, in which a person might try hard while others wouldn't.

Open Ended

Describe one possible consequence of this situation:

Two people are dating. One person is thoughtful & considerate, but the other person is not.

Open Ended

Describe one possible consequence of this situation:

Two people are invited to a party. One person is a polite & considerate guest, but the other person gets rowdy and starts a fight.

Why do employers, teachers, and others evaluate people?

Poll

Could employers make good decisions about assignments & promotions if they did not evaluate employees?

• As long as they evaluate OBJECTIVELY, then they will be able to make good decisions.

• If they are basing the evaluation on personal preference, then they will likely cause conflict in the workplace.

Emotional Maturity

 is when someone can manage their emotions no matter their circumstances. They know how to respond to tough situations and still keep their cool. It's a skill set they can consistently work on over time.

Exercise Self- Control

Watch the video to evaluate your emotional maturity. Consider ONE take-away to discuss after the video.

Open Ended

What is one take-away that you learned from the video?