Work Ethics

Work Ethic Performance Standards
The mission of Georgia’s Technical Colleges is to provide the necessary skills for students to be successful employees in their chosen careers. To be successful in the world of work, graduates must possess both strong occupational skills and good work habits. We are committed to incorporating these good habits into every facet of the student’s education. The following are ten areas of work ethic traits and performance standards that all students are expected to exhibit in classrooms and laboratories.

*Attendance
Attend 90% or more of the required class time.
Be tardy for class no more than 3 times during the quarter.
Be prepared for class by reading assignments and completing homework.
Participate in activities by contributing to class discussion, completing assignments, and being involved in lab activities.
Begin and end work as expected.
Use work time appropriately.
Notify the instructor before planned absences or tardiness.

*Character
Display a high level of effort and commitment to performing and completing work.
Be honest in all situations.
Demonstrate trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

*Teamwork
Encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Foster commitment and team spirit.
Facilitate cooperation.

*Appearance
Present a neat, clean appearance.
Practice personal hygiene
Wear clothing suitable to the job, task, and environment.
Wear full regulation uniform, if required.

*Attitude
Display a willingness to cooperate and accept constructive criticism.
Set realistic expectations.

*Productivity
Observe established policies on safety
Notify proper authorities of circumstances or situations presenting potential safety hazards.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Do not use or knowingly permit others to use tools and equipment improperly.
Make up missed assignments in a timely manner.
Stay on task and utilize time constructively.

*Organizational Skills
Prioritize and manage time effectively.
Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes.

*Communication
Communicate accurate information to others in a professional and courteous manner.
Demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication skills.
Listen attentively to others.

*Cooperation
Convey a willingness to assist others.
Work to resolve conflicts and to identify solutions in which all parties benefit.
Demonstrate concern for treating people fairly and equitably.
Follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.

*Respect
Treat instructors, staff, and fellow students with respect, courtesy, and tact.
Do not engage in harassment of any kind.



Why is it important to teach Work Ethics in Georgia's Technical Colleges? Do you feel that it is necessary to teach this as a part of fulfilling degree requirements? Why or Why not?

Parenting Styles

Watch the following video clips:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGHyB9MsMho

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQXjFJMt-TY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYtrBxl3fOs&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ARkyptQXTo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geGlDmeKasM

Name and discuss the parenting style that you believe is the most effective. Why do you think your selection is the best way to parent your children?

American Workers: Gassed Out....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSiavPZm8MY

Watch the video and respond. How do you handle it? What changes have you had to make?

Role Models

Many people look to others for guidance and support. For some, their parents are the epitome of success. Who has attributes that exemplify success as a man/woman that you aspire to emulate? Why?

What should we do?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oGGpulYsZY

Watch the video and write your own response to this epidemic.

Productivity...

Many students that attend today's schools are not getting results from the training they receive in the classroom. With exposure to mass media via Internet, television, and other electronic sources, students should be more prepared than those from the past. More than ever, students are dropping out of school, not graduating on time, and/or graduating but functionally illiterate (limited reading and writing ability). What do you think some of the reasons are? What can parents and teachers do to help the next generation of students?

Illiteracy...Whose fault is it?

What should be done to fight illiteracy in America? Should parents be held accountable for their children not being able to read?

Deadbeat dads

Watch the following video before responding.

https://www.deadbeatdads.tv

Should lawmakers be more aggressive with pursuing child support cases? Are they doing enough?

Destruction in Darfur

Three years of fighting in Darfur have destroyed hundreds of villages, displaced 2.2 million and led to more than 400,000 deaths.







Should the United States send troops to intervene? Why or Why not?

Getting Organized

Organizational skills are vital for prioritizing and managing time effectively. Sometimes emergencies occur and one must demonstrate flexibility and adapt to change. Are you an effective manager of time? Do you procrastinate and fail to meet deadlines? If you are not well-organized, what is your plan of action for making changes. Write about at least one change that you plan to make if you are not organized. If you are organized, discuss what you do to make sure your tasks are managed effectively.

Workplace Behaviors...

Watch the following three videos before responding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftNRHCDLhkI



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXxDFYG5P6Y&feature=related



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB-yUoY2TQs&feature=related



How can your behavior in the workplace hinder or enhance your career? Why is professionalism important?

For Bees Sake....

Read the article located on the following website:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23508961/



What catastrophic events could possibly occur if bees become extinct? Why are bees such an important part of our ecosystem?

Foot Binding

Legend has it that lotus or lily foot slippers first appeared in China in the 11th century when Empress Taki was born with deformed feet. To save her future embarrassment, her father announced that only women with very small feet could be truly feminine and desirable. As a result women began to bind their feet. The tiny, virtually unusable feet were a mark of status, beauty, gentility and sexual attractiveness.
The binding process began at age 5 to 7 years old. Bandages were wrapped around the foot to bend the four smaller toes inward under the foot towards the heel until it resembled a half moon.The majority of young girls had their feet bound by their mothers. Binding a daughters feet would ensure she would be married and hopefully to a wealthy man. The intial process of binding the feet took just one night but the feet took years of pain to conform into the beautiful crescent shape. During a painful 2-3 year period, the size of the shoe was gradually reduced. The most highly desired goal being a size only three inches in length.
These silk shoes only measure 140mm (5½ inches) in length and 24mm (1 inch) in width...
Footbinding was horribly painful. In asking why women would do this we need to understand the history behind the practice. Then we can begin to answer our questions as to why a painful tradition would continue to exist for so long.

In what other ways have women continued to inflict pain upon themselves in the quest for beauty? Are foot binding and other practices acceptable and affirming to women? What should women do to stop the spread of these practices and the pressure placed upon younger women to participate in them? Watch the video below BEFORE responding to this post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_FYM2Y4AR4

Cooperation/Teamwork

Why is cooperative teamwork important in the workplace? Should cooperation and teamwork be a major factor in receiving salary bonuses for workers?

Lifetime Achievement

Click on the link below and watch the video. What will be your lifetime achievement? Write your acceptance speech here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaaPTUbaH_s&feature=dir

Punctuality

Being on time in the workplace is vital. Some employers place less importance on it than others.If you were the CEO/owner of a company, what would your policy be about punctuality?

Homeownership

Should citizens become homeowners earlier in life or later? Why? or why not?

Should Poverty be addressed as a National responsibility or a Community responsibility?

Watch the video and respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw-ET_J9Eus

Why appearance is important or not so important?

Is appearance important within our society? Consider how appearance perpetuates stereotypes.

It’s a rule, so it’s right . . . right?

Post your views about rules. Consider if all rules are right and fair.

Welcome Students

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