Steps of Accountability
True or False:
We should own up to our actions to be accountable people.
True
What does it mean to be responsible?
Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
What are some things you should put on your schedule?
Zoom calls, school assignments, sports committments, hobbies...etc.
You break a sibling's toy. Should you...
1. Hide it under the bed and pretend nothing happened.
2. Own up, apologize and try to fix it.
Own up, apologize and try to fix it.
True or False:
You should apologize even when you don't mean it.False
What are the characteristics of a responsible person?
Being dependable, keeping promises, accepting consequences, don't make excuses, etc.
(Answers may vary)
An end result that one puts in effort to achieve.
Is this a priority or a goal?
Goal
You loose control and call your friend a mean name.
1. Storm off and say 'they had it coming.'
2. Cool off, apologize and promise to try to self-regulate next time.
Cool off, apologize and promise to try to self-regulate next time.
True or False:
There can be good and bad consequences in life.
True
Multiple people can be responsible for something, but when it comes to accountability, it can only be...
One person: you
Putting tasks in order of importance.
OR
Completing the most important tasks first.
Prioritize.
You loose track of time and miss a zoom lesson. Should you....
1. Set a time for the next one and apologize when you see your teacher and classmates next.
2. Blow it off and say 'they probably didn't miss me anyway.'
Set a time for the next one and apologize when you see your teacher and classmates next.
Name one step you can take in being an accountable person.
1. Having good time management
2. Owning up to your mistakes
3. Being consistent in completing tasks
Other: refer to group lead.
Accountability falls on the shoulders of?
Everyone!
Synonyms: organize, develop, schedule
Plan
Your parent asked you to clean up your room. You forgot and instead played video games for 3 hours. Your parents finds you playing video games and is very angry.
What do you do?
Stop playing video games, apologize for forgetting and start cleaning up as soon as possible.
Name one other step you can take in being an accountable person.
1. Not making excuses.
2. Owning your feelings.
3. Being consistent in completing tasks.
Other: refer to group lead.
True or False:
Being able to do your job means being accountable.
False.
Why is it important to have a schedule?
1. To stay accountable.
2. To make sure you don't miss any lessons or activities.
3. To show you can make independent choices.
You get angry when your parents reminds you to do something for the 4th time. You yell at them and storm away.
What can you do to be an accountable person?
Complete the task after being ask once or twice so they stop asking you.
Use your words to tell them how you feel, "I'm really into this game, can I do it in 20 minutes?",
"I really don't like ____, can I do _____ to to help out instead?", "I don't feel good right now, can I do it later?"