AVID
What is the one main object required for AVID?
Binder
What is a resume?
A formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position.
Notes, Questions, and Summary
What is the structure of a Socratic seminar?
Oval/circle shape
What do you do after you get a recommendation from a reference?
Thank the person, send a card, email, or phone call. Also, stay in touch with them.
Name three requirements a quality AVID binder has?
dividers, pouch, pencils, highlighters, Cornell notes
What does a resume represent?
It represents YOU!
Name two techniques in AVID for better Cornell notes.
Visual Representation/ Highlighting/Bullet Points
What is the goal of a Socratic seminar?
The main purpose of a Socratic seminar is to arrive at a fuller understanding of the ideas and values about certain issues.
What should you never wear on a job interview?
JEANS!
What kinds of things does AVID teach you?
Life skills, How to prepare for college, how to be organized, how to think outside of the box
What do the references give to the employer that is calling them?
A recommendation
Essential question
How do you discuss opinions without it becoming a debate? ( 2 things)
Having respect for one another and being able to disagree with the statement not the person.
What should you take with you on your job interview?
Multiple copies of your resume, pen/notebook, folder or briefcase and a great attitude!
What is it called to have an agreement between classmates on expectations when working together?
A social contract
What kind of document is a resume?
A living document
Why are Cornell Notes important?
Reinforces what we have learned, allows students to quickly and identify key words and key concepts.
What are the components of a Socratic Seminar?
A text
A question
Teacher/facilitator
Students
What are 2 questions most employers ask?
What three words would you use to describe yourself and tell me a little about yourself.
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Why is a resume known as a living document?
Continuously changes and it contains your most important successes and milestones
What professor created the Cornell note-taking method?
Professor Walter Pauk
What kind of thinking do people develop through Socratic Seminars?
Critical thinking
What are a few nonverbal communication cues that employers look for?
Eye contact, smile, nod, firm handshake, body language