Elevate Program
How many character qualities and life skills do we teach, altogether?
13
How would you define a mentor?
Someone who is able to guide, support, and provide knowledge to another person for personal or professional growth.
What are 3 skills needed when using effective communication with another person or within public speaking?
1. Project your voice
2. Make Eye-Contact
3. Using appropriate body language
4. Show enthusiasm
5. Use correct and appropriate language/grammar
What is the difference between feedback and criticism?
Feedback can be seen as more positive advice or information given to a person.
Criticism can be seen to be hurtful and focuses on the mistakes.
What city in MA is Mr. Xahn from?
Tyngsboro
What are the 7 character qualities that Elevate teaches?
1. Caring
2. Courage
3. Integrity
4. Positive Work Ethic
5. Respect
6. Responsibility
7. Vision
How would you define the word leadership?
Someone who is able to take initiative or charge to lead a group of people.
What are 3 different types of leaders we previously talked about?
1. The Pacesetting Leader
2. The Authoritative Leader
3. The Affiliative Leader
4. The Coaching Leader
5. The Coercive Leader
6. The Democratic Leader
What is the difference between an Open-Ended Question and a Closed-Ended Question?
Open Ended: Allows for other person to give a more in depth response
Closed Ended:Usually is a simple/quick answer (similar to just a yes or no)
What does Ms Karina and Mr Lan usually do when hosting a FLEX Block?
Karaoke
What are the 6 life skills that Elevate teaches?
1. Career-Mindedness
2. Communication
3. Decision-Making
4. Goal-Setting
5. Leadership
6. Problem-Solving
What are the 3 techniques to effective or active listening?
1. Summarizing
2. Encouraging
3. Reflecting (feelings & thoughts)
4. Head Nodding
5. Eye Contact
6. Facing Speaker
What are the four types of students usually seen within the classroom?
1. Energizer Bunny
2. Clam
3. Disinterested/Distracted
4. Class Clown
What's the difference between teaching and persuasion?
Teaching: Sharing of knowledge and experience to stimulate psychological and intellectual growth.
Persuasion: Convincing someone of the beneficial ideas of a logical argument in order to believe in something.
What high school did Ms Demi graduate from?
Lowell High School
What is Elevate's slogan?
"No one gets there Alone"
What are the 4 different techniques to communicate with others?
1. Verbal (Spoken)
2. Non-Verbal (Gestures/Sign Language)
3. Written
4. Visual (Pictures)
What are the 4 steps to asking a question?
1. Ask
2. Repeat
3. Encourage
4. Return (Ask next Question)
What is the difference between these three learning styles: (define them)
1) Visual
2)Auditory
3)Kinesthetic
1. Auditory ( listening focused )
2. Visual ( vision focused )
3. Kinesthetic ( hands-on focused )
What kind of jokes does Mr Lan like to share with his classes?
Dad Jokes
What are the 4 areas of Elevate? (i.e. mentoring is one)
1. Mentoring
2. Accredit Classes
3. Adventure
4. College & Career
Define the 4 types of attitudes previously discussed:
1) Victimhood
2) Cynicism
3) Positivity
4) Graditude
1) Victimhood: the condition of having been hurt, damaged, or made to suffer; want people to feel sorry for you or use it as an excuse for something.
2) Cynicism: people are motivated purely by self-interest
3) Positivity: tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.
4) Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
What are 4 areas within mentorship that Elevate TMs try to support within their students lives?
1. Physical
2. Intellectual
3. Emotional
4. Social
5. Spiritual
6. Financial
7. Vocational
What's the difference between a life skill and a character quality?
Life Skill: A skill that is necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday life.
Character Quality: The individual qualities or attributes that make up a person's overall character.
How old is Ms Karina turning in April?
30