Before coming to your training, please do the following:
In this lesson, you will learn how to: (1) recognize the value of the Life Skills Library; and (2) navigate, locate, and explain how the Life Skills Library is organized. The more familiar you are with the library and its resources, the quicker and better you will be able to assist associates.
From the following list, choose and complete one or more activities that best apply to your situation.
Watch the video “Chapter 31: Captain Moroni Defeats Zerahemnah” (Book of Mormon Stories on the LDS Media Library) about how Captain Moroni prepared his troops prior to a battle with the Lamanites (see Alma 43:19, 23–33). Pay attention to all of the different resources Moroni utilized.
Following the video, divide into pairs or small groups. Then list the many resources utilized by Captain Moroni.
As a group, discuss the following questions:
As a group, watch and discuss the Super Steve video (on the Deseret Employment site):
Divide a page in your learner’s journal into two columns. In the left column, list any issues your associates have struggled to resolve effectively.
Check to see if any of the issues you listed in your learner’s journal are covered by the Life Skills Library topics. In the right column, write any applicable life skills topics that could help resolve the issues in the left column. Share your findings with the rest of the attendees.
From the following list, choose and complete one or more activities that best apply to your situation.
Navigate through the Life Skills Library. After reviewing the topics, discuss the following questions:
Click on a module of your choosing. Read the handout provided. As a group, discuss the following:
After the attendees shared what they learned from their modules, discuss as a group:
Navigate through the Life Skills Modules. After reviewing the topics, discuss the following questions:
Open a few modules and browse through them. Discuss as a group:
Read through one of the modules individually, and then discuss the following:
Though the Life Skills Library has great resources, it currently holds only 26 modules for job coach trainers.
As a group, discuss the following:
Seek to identify a personal or business gap or need.
Spend a few minutes silently pondering what you've discussed during this lesson. Listen as the Holy Ghost helps you identify areas where you can improve. Record your impressions in your learner's journal under the question “What Lack I Yet?”
Seek ways to close the gap or develop the required talent(s) to meet the need.
With the guidance of the Spirit, create your plan of how you will improve and close the gap(s) you have identified. You may use one or more of the exercises below, your own strategy, or a combination of both. Record this plan in your learner's journal under “What Must I Do?”
After a few minutes, those who are comfortable doing so can share their impressions with the group.
Seek understanding, and then share what you learned.
During the week, focus on implementing the plan you created. Record your impressions or lessons learned in your learner's journal under “Therefore, What?” You will be given time at the beginning of next week's lesson to share your experience with the group.