Irving ISD Practicum Course

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CHARACTER
Practicum in Irving ISD

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SITE Term
 a person’s character is
who they are
 it tells what they are to
are not capable of
becoming
 maintains honesty
 is trustworthy
Character
 is dependable
 is reliable
 initiates project/works
without being told
“what” to do
 self-disciplined

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Character
Desirable character traits
 Responsibility
 Loyalty
 Honesty
 Trustworthiness
 Dependability
 Reliability
 Initiative
 Self-discipline
Instructors require evidenceInstructors require evidence
of character traits from theirof character traits from their
studentsstudents
Employers require evidenceEmployers require evidence
of character traits from theirof character traits from their
employeesemployees

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Loyalty
 Go to appropriate personnel with problems or
concerns
 Remember that you ALWAYS represent your
company/business
 You have a sense of pride
 You are able to keep company “secrets”

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Honesty
 Being honest makes you valuable
 You do not take supplies that you do not need
for work
 You take appropriate amounts of time for lunch
and breaks
 You come to work on time and leave on time

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Trustworthiness
 You will go beyond the “call of duty” if asked to
 You successfully complete your work tasks
 You Work while at work

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Dependability and Reliability
 Carry out tasks under the agreed upon
procedures
 You are able to handle a position of
responsibility
 You make sure that your job is done well and in
a timely manner

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Initiative
 You are willing to take the first step
 You are motivated to take on new tasks
 You “help out” when needed

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Self-Discipline and
Responsibility
 You make appropriate choices
 You accept responsibility for your own actions
 You structure your time wisely
 You use all of your talents and abilities to
complete a task

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Top Eight Behaviors That Cause
On-the-Job Difficulties
1. Dishonesty and lying
2. Irresponsibility, goofing off, and attending to
personal business on company time
3. Arrogance, ego problem, and excessive
aggressiveness
4. Absenteeism and lateness

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Top Eight Behaviors That Cause
On-the-Job Difficulties
5. Not following instructions or ignoring company
policies
6. Whining or complaining about the company or
the job
7. Absence of commitment, concern, or
dedication
8. Laziness and lack of motivation and
enthusiasm

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CHARACTER
Practicum in Irving ISD