Student Success Program 3 (SSP 007)

First Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

Calendar
FLEX

RAD
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Revisiting the Odyssey Plan
Student Activity Sheet

Name of Student:_________________________________________ Section: ___________________________

Lesson title: Revisiting the Odyssey Plan Materials:

Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
Year 2, Sem 2 Odyssey Plan SAS
1. Revisit the student’s journey
2. Identify successes and failures that transpired last year
3. Create a life plan How (and When) to Revisit Your Goals.
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall. (2020, August
27). Retrieved April 13, 2023, from
https://lattice.com/library/how-and-when
-to-revisit-your-goals

A. CONNECT

Welcome back to school and welcome to the first semester of your Junior year!
Congratulations for finishing your Sophomore year strong! Isn’t it amazing? You
are getting closer to your dreams!

 A year has just gone by so fast. Let’s check what transpired last year.

List 3 things you achieved last year. What did you do that made these
(This can be about anything: your studies, achievements possible?
relationship with people, work, hobby etc.)

1.

2.

3.

Last semester you created a self-contract wherein you’ve written your top 3 priorities in life and the
steps that you will do to accomplish these goals. What event/s took place that did not go as planned?

Goals Steps Were the If not, why were the steps not
steps followed?
followed?

1.

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2.

3.

B. COACH

You have just done a quick year-end review of your goals. This is an important step for you to do in
order to improve your life goals. Just like a guitar, your goals need some fine tuning in order to
successfully achieve the melody of your set goals.

— DO & THINK —

How to Revisit Goals

1. Redefine Failure 2. Note the Learnings 3. Reframe the goal

When things don’t go as
planned, don’t think of it as
failure, think of it as feedback.
You can use a roadblock as
an opportunity to reflect more
deeply about why a shift to
something new is necessary.
Obstacles come with plenty of If a goal doesn’t look feasible
lessons. Maybe you’ve gained anymore, it might be time to
knowledge in a once unfamiliar reframe it.
topic. Perhaps that newfound
information launches you into a
lateral move on your current path
or the business into a new
direction.

4. Temperature Check 5. Start Small 6. Publicize your plan

a. Was the goal specific As you revise goals and set new Share your goals with your
enough? ones, grand gestures aren’t friends and loved ones. Also,
b. Were the steps that required up front. Starting small make your goals visual so you
were originally listed might mean expanding your don't lose sight of them.
the right ones? knowledge in one area.
c. Are the goals
collaborative?

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C. CHECK

—REFLECT—

You have just learned how to revisit your goals. Now is the time to make your actions! Revisit your
goals last year and make necessary fine tuning. Fill out the table below by listing down your
unattained goals last semester or goals that are still in the process of achieving

GOALS CHALLENGES LEARNINGS TEMPERATURE REFRAMED ACTION

CHECK GOALS POINTS
(small steps
you need to
do
immediately)

1. specific goal
correct steps
Can this goal be
integrated?

2. specific goal
correct steps
Can this goal be
integrated?

3. specific goal
correct steps
Can this goal be
integrated?

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Lesson Title: Monitoring and Mentoring Materials: SAS

Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
1. identify key areas of personal, financial, or academic
difficulties,
2. identify and understand the reasons behind these
difficulties, and
3. ask for the necessary help.

A. CONNECT (5 mins)
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." --Walt Disney

Close your eyes for a moment. Pause and reflect. Was there an instance in your life that almost
made you want to quit school? How did you overcome it?

B. COACH (Do and Think) (35 mins)

Take a deep breath and assess how you feel. Be honest. In the first 3 boxes, shade the
emoticon that best describes your emotion at the moment. In the next box, state the reason or
the cause. And if given a chance to change your fate, say what you want to happen in replace of
your current situation.

PERSONAL ACADEMIC FINANCIAL

(My personal life is okay. I
am not sad nor stressed. I
am happy )
(I have no problem at school. I
have no difficulty keeping up
with my lessons. My teachers
are helping me)
(I will be able to take my
exam on time. I have no
problem getting the
examination permit this
period)

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REASON REASON REASON

I WANT I WANT I WANT

Based on what you wrote down, state your problem/concern in one sentence that needs urgent
attention. Tell us how we can help you. (ex. I will not be able to pay my tuition fee this period. I
need help in processing the Promissory Note.)

C. CHECK (10 mins)

What will make you stop going to school?

What makes you want you to stay in school?

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YES OR NO. Do you need to talk to your teacher in private? When is your preferred time? Leave
your contact number.

YES OR NO. Do you need to talk to a counselor? When is your preferred time? Leave your
contact number.

Want to share something to your teacher? Leave a note.

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Lesson Title: Growth Mindset Materials: TG

Learning Targets: At the end of the session, I should be
able to:
1. recall what is Growth Mindset;
2. learn strategies to adequately face difficulties in
college;
3. understand and apply the necessary strategies to
achieve a Growth Mindset.
References:
https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/gr
owth-mindset-in-the-classroom
https://www.mindsetkit.org/topics/teac
hing-growth-mindset/growth-mindset-l
esson-plan

SSP Sessions Guidelines for Growth Mindset+Study Skills - These guidelines explicitly outline
the processes for conducting SSP Session - Growth Mindset+Study Skills.

1. FLEX Classes
Before During After

● Checks attendance ● Collects all activity

● Arrives in class on time
● Prepares the materials:
teacher’s guide,
attendance sheet, seat
plan, remote, flash drive,
marker, and eraser.
● Checks the cleanliness
of the classroom, and
the multimedia facilities.
(blackboard, tv,
electricity)
● Ensures the COVID
health protocols inside
the classroom. (make
sure that the students
are wearing their
facemasks)
● Makes sure that the
students are
well-prepared.
● Writes on the board the
Activity Title and
Learning Objectives of
the lesson.
using the seat plan/class sheets
list ● Give a Reflection activity
● Follows the SSP for Assessment.
Calendar and Modules ● Maintains orderliness
● Moves around the and cleanliness of the
classroom to monitor classroom before leaving
student tasks. such as instructing
● Monitors students’ students to erase
tasks/activities markings on the board,
completion arrange chairs properly,
● Ensures the observance pick pieces of garbage
of COVID health and/or trash, and make
protocols inside the sure to turn off Aircon,
classroom fan, and lighting.
● Stays inside the ● Neatly file and organize
classroom during the activity sheets
classes
● Calls out students for
unnecessary behavior
inside the class

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2. RAD Classes
One hour should be done through google meet and the rest will be conducted through classroom
and/or fb messenger.
Before
● Sets instructions before
conducting meetings
through Google Meet
(eg. check students’ data
and signal)
● Open the link on time
● Prepares the materials:
teacher’s guide,
PowerPoint
presentations, interactive
activities.
● Make sure that the
students are
well-prepared and
present.
A. CONNECT 10 mins
Activity 1 Feeling Check (5 minutes)
1. The facilitator/teacher will ask the students to input the word that best describes how they are
feeling today.
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During After
● Checks attendance ● Calls students who are
● Follows the SSP absent in the sessions
Calendar and Modules and make sure that the
● Sets interactive activities student was able to
● Stays 60 minutes in finish the module.
google meet and 30
minutes on google
classroom and/or fb
messenger
● Identifies students who
have difficulty in
attending scheduled
classes and schedules
one-on-one sessions.
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2. Students may volunteer to share their feelings for today and significant things that happened within
the week.

Activity 2 Sit or Stand (5 minutes)

1. The facilitator/teacher will say a phrase and students will have to identify whether the phrase is
a Fixed or Growth Mindset.

2. Students will have to stand up if their answer is a Growth Mindset or sit down if their answer is
a Fixed Mindset.

● “It’s OK if you’re having trouble. Maybe algebra isn’t one of your strengths.” (fixed)
● “Great effort. You tried as hard as you could.” (fixed)
● “The goal isn’t to get it right immediately. The goal is to improve your understanding step by
step. What can you try next?” (growth)
● “Don’t worry, you’ll get it if you keep trying.” (fixed)
● “That feeling you’re experiencing of algebra being hard is the feeling of your brain developing.”
(growth)

The facilitator/teacher will ask for a volunteer to read the material.

“A growth mindset is simply the belief that

our basic abilities can be developed and
improved through dedication and hard
work.

It's not so much that this belief is some

kind of magic. It's just that without a growth
mindset, we don't exert the required effort
and so we remain perpetually stuck.”

-Tchiki Davis, Ph.D.

“15 Ways to Build a Growth Mindset”,
Psychology Today

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The facilitator/teacher will

read the phrases under
“instead of” while the
students right after
will say the “I can say”
statements.

B. COACH (Do and Think): 35 minutes

Activity: Discuss 10 Strategies for Fostering a Growth Mindset in Classroom

1. Group students into groups and have them pick one from any of the strategies.
2. Students must come up with a simple scenario that shows the struggle and application of the
chosen strategy.

Helping students develop a growth mindset requires deliberate effort from teachers, but many of
the methods can be easily integrated into their existing practices. The following strategies and tips
can help educators foster a growth mindset in the classroom:

● Normalize struggle. The struggle is part of the learning process, and emphasizing and
reinforcing that idea helps students react positively when they feel challenged.
● Encourage engagement with challenges. Portray challenges as fun and exciting, and
easy tasks as boring.
● Embrace the word “yet”. If someone makes the statement “I’m not a math person,”
adding a simple qualifier will signal that a process exists for gaining ability. “You’re not a
math person yet.”
● Tout the value of hard tasks to the brain. Promote the idea that brains are malleable
“muscles” that can be developed. Research on brain plasticity supports the idea of neural

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growth, and mindset research has shown that believing the brain can grow has a
demonstrative effect on behavior and achievement.
● Demonstrate mistakes and celebrate corrections. Mistakes should be viewed as
learning opportunities. Teachers can model this outlook in reactions to their own mistakes
and the steps they take to correct a mistake.
● Set goals. Having students set incremental, achievable goals demonstrates the
attainability of growth and progress.
● Develop cooperative exercises. Working together to solve problems emphasizes the
process and reinforces the importance of getting help and finding solutions. It also
deemphasizes individual outcomes.
● Provide challenges. Part of developing a growth mindset is teaching students to
overcome obstacles. A particularly hard math problem or complex writing assignment that
stretches their abilities can provide opportunities for growth and further instruction that
emphasizes problem-solving.
● Avoid praising intelligence. This may seem counterintuitive, but praise for “being smart”
reinforces the idea that intelligence is a fixed trait. This can be demotivating for the students
being praised (“I’m smart; I don’t have to try harder”), as well as for those who don’t receive
the praise (“That student is smart; I’m not”).
● Don’t oversimplify. “You can do anything!” may feel like harmless encouragement, but if
students aren’t put in a position to overcome challenges, they’ll conclude that such
statements are empty, and the educator will lose credibility.

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C. CHECK: 5 minutes

Exit ticket (5 minutes)

1. Students will pick a partner to share their takeaways from the lesson.
2. Answer the following:

ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR TEACHERS

1. Prepare grouping strategies for the different activities stated in the module.
2. Students can also watch in their free time the power of belief video.

Additional Activity: You can watch the TEDtalk “The Power of Belief” Youtube link.

Note: If you opt to show the video to the class, please make sure to process the video after showing it to
the class.

Other resources:
● https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_mindset_shifts_that_can_help_students_succe
ed
● https://academicaffairs.arizona.edu/l2l-strategy-growth-mindset#:~:text=Growth%20mindset%20d
oes%20not%20mean,with%20effort%20and%20good%20strategies

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Lesson title: Role Model Session 1
Lesson Objectives: At the end of the session, I should be
able to:
1. learn from other’s experience and qualities to improve
myself to be the person I want to become.
2. develop a stronger sense of motivation to strive to
achieve my goals in life.
1.
Materials:
Worksheets
coloring materials
References:
“5 Reasons You Need a Role Model.”
(2016).KudosWallinTechOut. Retrieved from
https://kudoswall.com/index.php/easyblog/
en try/5-reasons-you-need-a-role-model
BeingaRoleModel-ThePromiseandThePeril.
Retrieved from
https://centerforparentingeducation.org/lib
rary-of-articles/focus-parents/role-model-
promise-peril/

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question most students have likely heard and thought about
for a long time. But have you really thought about what this question means for you, personally? How would
this question affect your life now; the decisions you make, the future you’ll create?

A. CONNECT (Duration: 2 mins)

Hello dear PHINMAEd students! How are you today? I hope all of you are fine and
doing great!

If someone walked up to you and asked, “Who is your role model?” What would you
say? Does anyone even come to mind? Role models are people who influence others by
serving as examples. They are often admired by the people who emulate them. Through
their perceived personal qualities, behaviors, or achievements, they can inspire others to
strive and develop without providing any direct instruction. For today’s session, we will look
at the life and success stories of some of our fellow students/alumni. These role models act
as guides to help you understand who you would like to become in the future. By
understanding what they did in the past, with similar circumstances, we can hopefully gain
a better understanding of what we need to do to gain a similar — or better — future.

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B. COACHING (DO AND THINK)

— DO —

Duration: 13 mins.
Please read the inspirational story below and highlight the important key
points to help you remember. We want to share with you this story of struggles,
successes and failures that contain many lessons that can inspire and motivate you
in daily life.

How are you my dear?

You might think that I’m totally not being true when I’m asking you how you are
MAE Z CLARITO right now despite knowing that we are all in a state of experiencing a pandemic.
BS Criminology But I bet nobody asked you that for the last couple of days, not even yourself. I am
University of Iloilo
writing this open letter hoping that I can make your answer to my question become
Class of 2019
a positive one.

We are now all experiencing an unexpected twist of fate, a disappointment from

our expectation of what 2020 would actually be. This change is affecting everything from
education, livelihood, social practices and many others. Many of you have already considered
giving up or may already have. But I want you to think twice before making a reckless decision
because believe me or not I’ve already experienced something that is totally the same with covid
only minus the mask and social distancing.

What I’m saying is that way back in 2018 I experienced something really devastating. My father lost his job, I am
uncertain if I can pass the cut off of my grades for my scholarship, I am being impeached from the student council
due to frequent absences and above all I am full of anxiety and depression. With all the uncertainties that I am
experiencing, I am totally scared and want to give up. However the first thing that I did that made me regain my
sanity is by asking myself “How are you?” .Sometimes, the greatest hindrance to our success is also ourselves,
“Ikaw lang ang kalaban nang sarili mo”. The more that our mindset brings us down thinking that we can’t do
anything about particular things, the more we sink deeper into failure. We need to give assurance to ourselves
that after every rain comes sunshine sometimes even with a rainbow filled with colors. As for me, despite my
struggles with my emotions and financial problems, I managed to make myself calm and to slowly deal with my
problems one by one and also to seek help from my mentors, friends and loved ones. After those trying times I
am proud to say that I have succeeded at it all. My father regained his job, I graduated Cum Laude, became an
AYALA young leader awardee and one of the ten most outstanding students in Iloilo and now happily teaching
in my dear Alma mater. All these things that I never thought I would accomplish back in 2018.

2020 will be a very long and tiring year and the uncertainties you have will grow through time, however your
determination will be your greatest factor of success during these trying times and your negative thoughts will
be the reason for your downfall and you only have to choose one between those obvious factors. Just always
remember to pray to God for whatever we seek and whatever we need, he will surely let us see and he will surely
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to start first by asking yourself what your state of mind is for when we know ourselves are we able to overcome
our fears and doubts.

I hope you all the best and the safety of your family and friends. Keep on holding on and you will surely get there
in your right time.

— THINK —
Duration: 20 mins.

Now that you’re done reading, let’s check what you have learned and
understood from the story. Please read and answer the questions carefully in the
space provided. You may write in full sentences or bullet points.

1. What similarities do you see between yourself and Christian Mabagos? Give a concrete example
based on the letter he/she wrote.
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3. Of the experiences you read from the life stories, which one was most inspiring? What will you do
in your life starting today because of this inspiration? (Be as specific as possible.)
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C. CHECK
— REFLECT—

Duration: 25 mins.
Think about how you can be a good role model for younger students. Draw a picture or
doodle of something you can do and briefly explain it in the space below.

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Name: _________________________________________ Section: _________________________

Lesson Title: Monitoring and Mentoring Materials: SAS

Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, I will be able to:
1. identify key areas of personal, financial, or
academic difficulties,
2. identify and understand the reasons behind these
difficulties, and
3. ask for the necessary help.

A. CONNECT (5 mins)

Kamustahan

Hi there! How’s your experience in this period so far?

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B. COACH (Do and Think) (10 minutes)

I. In the 3 circles below, write the potential challenges that you are facing as of the moment.
Identify them based on the following:

PERSONAL FINANCIAL ACADEMIC

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C. CHECK (15 minutes)

Based on what you’ve written, identify which among the following are more challenging. Give at
atleast 3.
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How do you face these challenges? What are your ways to face them? List at least 2.
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How do you think your adviser can help you?

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Lesson Title: Making the Most of Your Interview Materials: SAS

Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, I will be able to:
1. understand the value of interview preparation;
2. recognize common questions asked during job interviews;  paration
3. learn proper gestures to maintain a professional approach
both face to face and virtual set-up;
4. know the importance of self-presentation; and
5. identify the common types of job interviews.
References:
https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/interview-pre
https://education.temple.edu/sites/education/fi
les/documents/33CAPS.pdf
https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7531/
urlt/successful-job-interview.pdf
https://asktalentservices.com/blogs/what-is-int
erview-and-types-of-interviews/

A. CONNECT: 5 mins

Please be reminded of the things you need to prepare for your interviews. It is best to create a checklist and
make sure not to forget anything. You may also like to do some research about the company that will be
conducting the interview.

B. COACH: 40 mins

DO (Duration: 10 mins)

Good day! One of the biggest stepping stones in your quest to gain meaningful employment is the job interview!

How ready are you?

What do you expect to happen?

Before we go deeper into these questions, please answer the questions depending on what you’ll do in a given situation.
Try to answer the questions as honestly as you can.
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In any party or event that you have been to, do you come early or late?

Do you follow the dress codes at parties/events? Why?

Was there a time when you felt uncomfortable at a party/ an event? What made you uncomfortable?
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THINK (Duration: 30 mins)

Your responses in an interview are gauged by the interviewer to show you may behave in a particular situation in the
professional setting. Oftentimes, we are reactive instead of proactive. Our goal in this module is to come prepared for
job interviews.
 
A JOB INTERVIEW is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment
in their company. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the
role. (https://www.definitions.net/definition/job+interview)

Lesson 1
There are three main stages of an interview. Pre-interview (before), Interview Proper (during), and Post-interview (after). 

A] In the pre-interview stage, one can prepare by reviewing one’s skills; making a list of one’s strengths and
weaknesses; and studying one’s resume.

Here are some ways to help you make a big impact whether in a face-to-face or virtual interview.

1. Review your application.

Print a copy of the job ad and your application. Know what the job is about. Formulate your questions about the role. Keep
a copy of your resume in a nice folder too, along with everything.

2. Research the company.

Take time to learn about the company. What is it into? What are its priorities or long-term plans? Prepare some questions
following your research. This way, when asked if you have questions, you can show that you have done your homework.

3. Plan your journey.

If it is a face-to-face interview, make sure you know where you’re going and how to get there.
Aim to be at the venue at least 10 minutes early.

If it is a virtual interview, be online at least 10 minutes early too. This will enable you to check that the internet connection
is good.
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4. Anticipate the interview questions.
Get a friend to help you practice with the interview questions. There are many resources online about the most commonly
asked interview questions. Anticipate that the interviewer may ask about what’s in your resume. Anticipate that s/he may
also ask situational questions. (What will you do given a particular situation?)

5. Observe good manners and proper etiquette. 

Showing respect for your interviewer includes maintaining eye contact, exchanging pleasantries (how are you
sir/ma’am?), and giving thanks for the opportunity to interview.

The same applies when interviewing virtually. Do your interview in a clutter-free space in your home. Use a neutral
background too. Learn how to navigate the platform (Skype, GoogleMeet, and Zoom, are some of the more commonly
used platforms). A decent webcam and microphone may be necessary but not required. Prepare a plan B if the internet
connection is slow.

6. Dress to impress
Look good, feel good. Wear something corporate and comfortable.

NOTE: Since we're still in a pandemic even if restrictions have eased, make sure you have everything you'll need for
on-site interviews. This includes a mask, alcohol, your own pen, and a vaccination card.

B] Interview proper stage is when the company investigates you to learn more about you to determine if you are the
best candidate for the role.

For a face-to-face interview, always bring a hard copy of your resume.

For an online interview, prepare a digital portfolio or relevant documents which you may be required to submit.
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Here are some frequently asked questions to help you prepare. Try practicing with a family member or a friend.

Ten Commonly Asked Interview Questions and Tips on How to Answer

1. Tell me about yourself? 

Tip -Talk about 2-3 of your key achievements. The interviewer will likely select an accomplishment and ask you to tell
more about it. 

2. What is your greatest strength? 

Tip - Figure out what your number one strength is. Talk briefly about it and provide an example.

3. Can you describe a situation in your past where you learned from a mistake? 
Tip - Use your mistakes to show how you have matured and grown. 

4. What is the most difficult situation you have ever faced? 

Tip - Pick an example where you resolved a tough situation. Tell your story briefly but try to reveal your many good
qualities. Your interviewer wants to hear about qualities such as perseverance, good judgment, and maturity. 

5. Is there anything you would like to improve about yourself? 

Tip - Pick a weakness (for example, not being comfortable with oral presentations); then show how you're working to
improve it (being part of a debating team).

6. What is the most important thing you are looking for in a job? 
Tip - Figure out what you want most in a job (challenges, good working conditions, friendly co-workers). Talk about one or
two items and explain why they are important to you. 

7. What are your career goals? 

Tip - The interviewer likes to see if you are a person who has plans for your future. Your task is to talk about the goals that
you think the company can help you achieve. You will score points if you leave the impression that you are a
growth-oriented person.

8. What motivates you? 

Tip - Challenge, creativity, success, opportunity, and personal growth are some of the most frequently mentioned answers.
You can also mention specific skills that you are motivated to use, such as problem-solving, decision-making, listening,
writing, speaking, planning, or leadership skills.

9. Why would you like to work for us? 

Tip - This is a great opportunity to impress the interviewer with what you know about their organization. Talk about the
positives of their organization. 
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10. Why should I hire you? 

Tip - This is a great opportunity to sell yourself. Talk about your strengths and how they fit the needs of the company. You
can briefly talk about skills or strengths that haven't already been discussed.

Personal characteristics an employer looks for during an interview: 

1. Enthusiasm and interest 
2. Dedication and dependability 
3. Alertness, quickness of mind 
4. Honesty and integrity 
5. Desire to work 
6. Desire to help others 
7. Desire to improve one’s self
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If you find yourself struggling to give concise answers to the employer’s questions, try using the STAR METHOD. By
employing all four steps, you can provide a comprehensive answer. Here’s how:

a. List all qualifications required for the job.

b. Match your job skills related to the job you are interviewing for.
c. Think of an example when you displayed those skills and do the STAR method.

C] The Post-interview stage is where the interviewer tells you the next step. Here are a few activities to remember after
you stepped out of a job interview.

Conduct a self-evaluation of the interview.

Make notes on your performance and questions that were difficult to answer. Research how to answer such questions in
future interviews.
 
Write a thank-you note.
Write a thank-you note within two days of your interview to reiterate your interest in the position/organization. (See
example below).   Make sure your email message does not contain any errors.
 
Keep in touch.
It is appropriate to call or send an email if you haven’t heard from the employer within the time frame you are expecting a
response. You may follow up with: "You mentioned that you were hoping to make a hiring decision by the end of the
week. I wanted to follow up and ask. Thank you.”
 
Return calls/answer emails.
Even if you're not interested in the position being offered to you, the rule is to always return calls and answer the emails of
an employer.
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*DO (Duration: 20min)
ACTIVITY 1 of 2 Role Play a Job Interview. With your classmate or peer, do a role-play of a job interview and record
using your phone. Watch the video and assess yourself. What questions did you answer well? How can you do better?

Activity 2 of 2 Interview Rating Sheet Listed below are some qualities used to rate potential employees during an
interview. After practicing for an interview, please rate yourself. 

Above average (5 pts) Average (3 pts) Below average (1 pt)

Appearance

Courtesy

Ability to Talk (impart

info)

Enthusiasm (interest)

Intelligence (relevant
answers)

Maturity (way of giving

answers)

Personality

Poise (confidence)

Over-all preparedness

Using the values given under each category, add the score for your answers and determine your rating on the following
scale: 
36 - 45 Ready for the interview 
27 - 35 Might handle it; could use more practice 
9 - 26 Definitely need more practice
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C. CHECK: 5 mins
Keep in mind, the succeeding pictures are a good reminder of what employers are looking for.

Face-to-Face Virtual
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Gratitude and Guidance
Student Activity Sheet

Name: _________________________________________ Section: _____________________

Lesson Title: Gratitude and Guidance Materials: SAS, pen and paper and box
Learning Target: At the end of the module, I should be
able to:
1. reflect on my experiences of gratitude to help or References: None
guide my decisions in the future.

A. CONNECT: 5 mins

How are you today? Is there anything in your life to be grateful for as a student?
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B. COACH (Do and Think): 45 mins

Gratitude means the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return
kindness to others.

As for you my dear students, gratitude also means showing appreciation to the school, to the teachers,
to your classmates and peers, and to all those who contributed to what you have become now.

Do: Activity 1: GRATITUDE TREE – Part 1

The tree is a symbol of strength, individuality and expression, calmness, growth and the
interconnectedness of everything. Can you see the image of a growing TREE below? Each part of the
tree has a function and representation:
TRUNKS: the part of a tree that
connects the leafy crown with its roots.

STEM: it supports the plant’s structure.

ROOTS: anchor the tree in the soil, keeping it

straight and stable, and absorb water from the soil.

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Here are the representations of each part of the tree.

● Roots: gratitude message to yourself for your perseverance in achieving success.

● Stem: gratitude message to your family for giving you a support in reaching your success;
● Trunks: gratitude message to your teachers for their guidance along your journey.

Think of the people who have made significant contributions to your success as a student. Write your
words of gratitude in each provided box below.

TRUNKS (TEACHERS):
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STEM (FAMILY):
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ROOTS (SELF):
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Remember: There are no right or wrong answers. So, you can write freely and all are valid.

Alright! Way to go for your second activity.

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Activity 2: GRATITUDE BOX

1. For this activity, you may find a box (small to medium size. If you can’t find one, you can make
one or use an envelope instead.)
2. Okay, if you already have a box or an envelope, think of all the things you’re grateful for on THIS
particular day. It can be big or small. Kindly list your answers on a separate sheet of paper. (On
this part make sure that you can concentrate on your activity).
3. Once you are done, you may put the pieces of paper inside your box or envelope.
4. After which, I will choose 3 students to share their answers with the class.
5. For the next activity, kindly repeat the instructions in numbers 2 and 3. But, this time you think
about the things you were grateful for LAST WEEK instead. And again, I will choose 3 students
to share their answers with the class.
6. Finally, kindly repeat the instructions in numbers 2 and 3. However, this time you may think
about the things you were grateful for LAST YEAR. Subsequently, I will choose 3 students again
to share their answers with the class.

Great Job! We now proceed to the Think part of our module.

Think:

On this part, kindly answer the questions below in the space provided. You may write your
answers in sentences or bullet points.

1. What have you realized doing the gratitude tree activity?

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2. How do these realization/s affect what you do and think?

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3. Who were the people behind the thing you are grateful for? What would you like to say to the
people you included on your gratitude tree?

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Oops! You are almost done……But before we call it a day, let us proceed to the concluding activity….

C. CHECK: THANK YOU LETTER 10 mins

Direction: Make a thank you letter to someone who became your inspiration in pursuing your dreams?

Magnifico! You are done now. Do you have any questions or clarifications? If none, then see you
all next meeting. Keep safe and God bless us all.

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Student Activity Sheet

Name: _________________________________________ Section: _________________________

Lesson Title: Monitoring and Mentoring Materials: SAS

Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, I will be able to:
1. identify key areas of personal, financial, or
academic difficulties,
2. identify and understand the reasons behind these
difficulties, and
3. ask for the necessary help.

A. CONNECT (5 mins)

KUMUSTA KA?
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B. COACH (Do and Think) (15 minutes)

Activity: GROUP SHARING

Guide Questions per group:

1. Share the 3 top challenges that you are facing right now.
2. How do you deal with them?
3. How can your adviser help?

C. CHECK (10 minutes)

ACTIVITY 1: Reflection

Did the group sharing help you? How?

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Is there anything that you would like to share with your adviser?

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ACTIVITY 2: Share Your Feelings

1. Do you enjoy the company of your classmates?

2. Do you like the teaching styles of your teachers?

3. Are you able to maximize the school facilities?

4. How is your overall experience here in school?

ACTIVITY 3: 3-2-1 GO

Write 3 things that you love here in our school

1. ____________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________

Identify 2 things you would like to see next semester:

1. ____________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________

Give 1 comment that you would like to share to your adviser:

1. ____________________________________________

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