LET 1 Appreciating Diversity Through Winning Colors 13-17 April 2020

Hello Blaze JROTC!!!
 
Hope all is well with everyone,
 
I see by now most of you are getting use to the online learning format and adjusting to all the changes. I've been reading all your responses and have really enjoyed hearing from you. Keep up the good work as we prepare for our next assignment. 
For the week of 13-17 April we will be on the topic of Appreciating Diversity through Winning Colors. Please follow the instructions below.
 

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION TRAINING 1 (LET 1)

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN FOR THE WEEK

OF

13-17 APRIL 2020

Appreciating Diversity Through Winning Colors

Chapter 1/Lesson 1 (Digital Text pgs. 151-155) (Textbook pgs. 143-146)

 

          In our last discussion we spoke on the importance of “knowing who you are” as it relates to your “natural tendencies.” Going forward we are going to explore how much more importantly it is to understand yourself along with the aspect of creating a successful happy life.

            Think back to when you were a young child, and you starting to become familiar with different behaviors that you were exposed to by your parents and those caring for you. It was because of these behaviors that began to have some influence over you and form your personality. “Because these behaviors become familiar, you get “attached” to them; you attach a positive emotion to them, sometimes solely because it is what you know even though they may be negative or hurtful behaviors.” (www.usarmyjrotc.com)

            In this lesson you will also explore more about the term “comfort zone,” along with the word “natural” and you will have a solid understanding of what it means to have a “preference.” Along with use of your winning colors that you just explored, there are a group of words that help describe traits for each individual color.

            Of course, this will require you to do some reading on your own in your textbooks, with Chapter 1/Lesson 2 on page(s) (151-155 Digital Textbook) and page(s) (143-147 Textbook). (http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/doc/public/cadetPages/LET1_Student_Core_Text.pdf)

            In addition to the reading assignment take a moment to write a short paragraph(essay) explaining how you discovered what winning color best describes you. Be sure to look inside your text on pgs. 149-150/153-154 to help you describe in detail about your winning color.

            Once complete there is a check-on learning that is comprised of 18 questions. Your first 7 questions are strictly based on your own opinion; so, no need to worry about a right or wrong answer. Questions 8-18 are all multiple-choice and only have one correct answer. You can email your essays along with your numbered responses to the quiz in side the same email message once complete. Be sure to email your responses to my school address at: [email protected]

            Please email me if you have any questions pertaining to your assignments for the upcoming week. Also remember, all assignments are due no later than (NLT) 3:30CST on Friday afternoons of each week. This will allow for time to review each answer and to provide you with a response.

 

Best wishes to you all,

v/r

1SG Hart

Army Instructor JROTC

 

U3-C1-L2 Appreciating Diversity Through Winning Colors (Quiz)

Numbers 1-7 are all opinionated answers/8-18 all have “one” answer only!

 

 

Cadet Name: _____________________________________________

 

Date: ________________

 

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F1) How important to you are the personal preferences of others?

 

  1. A) Extremely important - I always try to consider other people's preferences while working with them.
  2. B) Very important - I try to consider other people's preferences while working with them.
  3. C) Somewhat important - I sometimes consider other people's preferences while working with them.
  4. D) Not at all important - As long as we get the job done it doesn't matter what people prefer.

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F2) When I communicate, I am most likely to:

 

  1. A) Want to be taken seriously and focus on the thinking behind the talk (planner)
  2. B) Take a bottom-line approach and focus on the results (builder)
  3. C) Want people to connect with me and be friendly (relater)
  4. D) Take a light-hearted approach and focus on fun (adventurer)

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F3) When there are things to get done, I am most likely to:

 

  1. A) Be duty-conscious and follow rules and directions (builder)
  2. B) Talk with others and find ways to help out (relater)
  3. C) Take action (adventurer)
  4. D) Be prepared with details and new ways of doing things (planner)

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F4) When others communicate with me, I prefer them to:

 

  1. A) Show genuine concern, share feelings, and be honest (relater)
  2. B) Be creative and express ideas (planner)
  3. C) Be concrete and to the point, forget the theory and long explanations (adventurer)
  4. D) Use a strong, short-idea approach and cool the emotions (builder)

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F5) My teacher or supervisor at work could help me stay on track by:

 

  1. A) Giving me exciting or challenging tasks with quick turnaround times (adventurer)
  2. B) Being a good listener or sounding board (planner)
  3. C) Being on top of things themselves and treating me properly (builder)
  4. D) Giving me people-centered assignments (relater)

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F6) When my plans affect others, I’m likely to:

 

  1. A) Support my ideas in a detailed fashion with in-depth explanations (planner)
  2. B) Want to get going and explain later, only if necessary (adventurer)
  3. C) Give step-by-step explanations of how the plan will be carried out (builder)
  4. D) Think about how my plans affect people and how they might react (relater)

 

  1. (U3C1L2:F7) If I’m in a group trying to work together, I really prefer people to:

 

  1. A) Thank each other for contributions and help each other (relater)
  2. B) Know the hierarchy of command and give it recognition (builder)
  3. C) Be logical and appreciate ideas (planner)
  4. D) Be spontaneous and have a sense of humor (adventurer)

 

  1. (U3C1L2:Q1) You are a Cadet Platoon Sergeant.  Cadet Cleveland is the squad leader of a very diverse squad.  Cadet Cleveland is usually a very effective communicator, but he is getting frustrated because he always has to repeat instructions several times before his whole squad understands. 

 

What should you do to help him understand why he has to explain more than once, and what he can do to improve understanding by his diverse squad?

 

  1. A) Tell him that sometimes leaders have to explain themselves more than once, even with squads that are not too diverse.
  2. B) Tell him that since he has a very diverse squad, he may always have to explain things more than once, but to pay attention for words that effectively get his message across, and to use them more often.
  3. C) Have him re-evaluate his own comfort zone and natural behaviors because they are probably different from what he first thought.
  4. D) Give him a list of power words to randomly use when he gives instructions so that at least some of his Cadets will understand.

 

 

  1. (U3C1L2:Q2) Cadets Hill and Franklin argued with each other every time they planned a task together. To try and stop this from occurring, their JROTC Instructor designed a task just for them.  The next time they were assigned to work together, she gave each of them a list of Winning Colors® power words and told them that when they spoke to each other, they had to use at least one power word in each sentence. To their surprise, they stopped arguing. What answer best describes why this happened?

 

Cadet Hill's Adventurer         Cadet Franklin's Planner

       Power Words:                         Power Words:         

 

   * Do it now                            * Being my best

   * Risk                                    * Thinking

   * Test the limits                      * Exactness

   * Excitement                          * Knowing the future

   * Freedom                             * Caring

   * Fun                                     * Analyzing

   * Challenge                            * Knowing more

 

  1. A) The Instructor forced them to use their own power words and natural behaviors when talking to the other.
  2. B) The Instructor forced them to use their own power words to get both of them out of their comfort zones.
  3. C) The Instructor gave them power words that helped strengthen their arguments, so when they both realized that neither of them would win, they stopped arguing.
  4. D) The Instructor forced them to use power words that matched the other's preferences, and didn't produce tension between them.

 

  1. (U3C1L2:Q3) Cadets Franklin and Smith have been best friends since they were five years old.  After they determined their Winning Colors® preferences, it seemed like they had very little in common.  Cadet Franklin was strong in planning and relating behaviors, and Cadet Smith was strong as a builder and adventurer.  Both of them realized that they did work better with others at times, and their friendship began to fall apart. 

 

What would be the best thing to say to help them remain friends?

 

  1. A) "Behaviors work in many ways, and if you tried to appreciate the differences, you would probably find that they complement each other, just like you."
  2. B)   Sometimes people just outgrow friendships.
  3. C) "This exercise was to help increase communication within a diverse society.  It doesn't have anything to do with friendship, so you should still be friends."
  4. D)   They probably shouldn't have been friends in the first place because their preferences were different.

 

  1. (U3C1L2:Q4) Jason was called a "go-getter" by his friends and family.  He was always taking risks and challenging himself, and sometimes it seemed like he would go too far and possibly get hurt.  However, before he did something, he always researched it, analyzed the risks, and then decided whether the risk was worth taking or not. 

 

How would you list Jason's two most dominant behavior preferences?

 

  1. A) Adventurer and Relater
  2. B) Adventurer and Builder
  3. C) Planner and Adventurer
  4. D) Planner and Builder

 

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G1)  T or F: According to Winning Colors®, you can communicate with others more effectively if you use power words that appeal to others preferences.

 

  1. A) True
  2. B) False

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G2) If you exhibit Winning Colors® builder behaviors, which of the following are some of your power words?

 

  1. A) Responsible, duty, tradition, money
  2. B) Leading people, power, results
  3. C) Be prepared, give directions, do it my way, I like to gets things done now.
  4. D) All of the above

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G6) Name the four dominant categories of behavior in Winning Colors®.

 

  1. A) Activists, Pacifists, Planners, Builders
  2. B) Relaters, Adventurers, Soloists, Performers
  3. C) Planners, Builders, Relaters, and Adventurers
  4. D) Detailers, Globalists, Builder, Relaters

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G7) In Winning Colors®, _____________ are quiet, introspective, and detail oriented. They are good listeners and tend to hide their feelings.

 

  1. A) Planners
  2. B) Builders
  3. C) Relaters
  4. D) Adventurers

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G8)  In Winning Colors®, natural leaders who express themselves openly and directly and are also rule-governed, dependable, and loyal are known as ________.

 

  1. A) Planners
  2. B) Builders
  3. C) Relaters
  4. D) Adventurous

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G9)  In Winning Colors®, those who like sharing ideas and feelings, who work well in teams, and who are social and love to talk are known as ____________.

 

  1. A) Relaters
  2. B) Planners
  3. C) Builders
  4. D) Adventurous

 

  1. (U3C1L2:G10) In Winning Colors®, who are the action-oriented who live in the present, are flexible, and thrive on spontaneity?

 

  1. A) Adventurers
  2. B) Planners
  3. C) Builders
  4. D) Relaters