I help my students to develop their professional skills by helping them to identify their transferrable skills. For instance, in resume building, I list the skills they currently have and use daily, we relate those characteristics and attributes to the skill set they need as a professional in healthcare, and finally, we take time to write meaningful, properly structured sentences that represent what they do with each skill. Lastly, and definitely most important, we model these characteristics to reinforce the concepts through role-play; professionalism then becomes a part of who they are, not just what they do.
I feel the same way. Just showing the proper way to dress, act, and react as professional is very important.
I help my students refine their professional skills by being their model and setting a standard for them. For example, I attend and take classes to help me gain more knowledge and be abreast to new challenges and just be a lifelong learner. I uphold certain standards that is ethical.
Lisa ,
There are many co-workers that we have worked with in past jobs that we would have liked to have shared professional skills with.....am I right??!!
Shelly Crider
Brandi ,
It is amazing what soft skills and or professional skills that students really do need and want to learn!
Shelly Crider
We establish expectations based on the course syllabus and course ouline.
As the professionals working with each student, we need to remember to take every opportunity to address professional skills. For example, tell students when you want to talk with someone, instead of deciding to stop by their office, to call or e-mail them and schedule an appointment. By doing this you and the person you need to speak with can allow adequate time to address your requests. This is the professional way to get some things done.
This couse too was also introduced at my school. I feel that this was a much needed class due to the ever changing enviroment of the work place and people outlook on employment. It will assist me in furthering the skills of professionalism in and out the work place for my students. Many of the students don't have the skills or even recongnize the impotance of developing professional skills in order to be a success.
Maria,
There are times when I hear what some people say to the customer and all I can do is shake my head! I heard one employee tell a customer "take a chill pill and I will help you in a few".....how as a customer do you respond to that!!
Shelly Crider
I think these new generation is lack in professionalism. They need to learn to communicated, be polite and respect each other.
I tell my student they have to respect each other, be on time for class, complete their work on time, learn how to communicate with their fellow students and me as their teacher. They have to learn to use some polite words, "like Please and Thank you". I encourage that in my classroom all the time.
Abdul,
Discuss challeneges that the student may run into is a great way to open their minds as well.
Shelly Crider
Enrique,
Students love personal experience stories....the good, bad, and ugly truth!!
Shelly Crider
ed,
Yes it is. Many students think they have all the soft skills needed, so this is important part of education.
Shelly Crider
Emily,
Confidence is needed in every aspect of life. Excellent job.
Shelly Crider
Kathi,
Indeed!!! Leading by example is just what students want to see!
Shelly Crider
Kim,
This is nice as many students think they already know what makes a professional!
Shelly Crider
Students can define their professional skills by practicing over time, and perfecting their skills. Being presented with a challenge is also a great way to help students become more involved to apply their prior skills that they've learned.
We have a student success course that gives them an idea. When I teach this class I try to put alot of personnal experiences into it. I also try to bring in guest speakers from a variety of places to help show them what certain employers look for in an employee.
In todays professional environment it is critical to develop the "soft skills" withing the professional skills. We know how we like to be treated, well others feel that way too. We must use thease soft skills to manage up the corporate ladder as well.
Motivating them to role play. and to have confidence in themselves
