Module 1: A Positive Work Ethic

This segment provides a look at contrasting work ethics, one positive and one negative. Your students will learn proper work ethics by watching two employees at the same work site. Elias has a positive attitude and is ready to go, while Joel puts no effort into his appearance or performance. Students will see nonverbal behaviors that communicate positive and poor attitudes.

This vignette also shows two contrasting styles. Students will be introduced to two roommates who take different views on how to best prepare for the workday. Your students will see Hector wake up refreshed at the alarm’s first ring, put on the clothes he set out the night before, eat a good and leisurely breakfast, check to see that he has his wallet and bus pass, and arrive at the bus stop with time to spare. Ron, having fallen asleep in his work uniform, wakes up tired, disheveled, and out of time. By watching the behaviors of these two individuals, and the positive and negative outcomes of their actions, students will learn that good worker mentality, like many things in life, begins at home and carries over to the workplace.

In this part, students will see the positive impression Hector’s preparedness makes on his boss and the negative impression Ron makes arriving late with yesterday’s wrinkled clothes, too tired to make any worthwhile contributions. They will learn that while showing up late to school could have some minor consequences, showing up late to work can result in the loss of job.