Responsibilities of a WBL Student
WBL experiences require a high level of active involvement by the individual student. Although under the supervision of a school coordinator, learning experiences are often carried out independently by the student. It is particularly important that each student be as fully prepared as possible before entering a WBL experience. This includes the development of a clearly communicated and documented system of accountability for all activities.
Student accountability:
- Student works with WBL Coordinator to establish goals for WBL experience.
- Students understand the expectations for business behavior.
- Anticipated learning outcomes are documented, and students held accountable for achieving these expectations.
- The student should recognize that any WBL experience can be a life-changing opportunity
Student Benefits:
- Apply program standards and technical skills.
- Build confidence.
- Improve judgment and decision-making skills.
- Understand the politics and expectations of the work environment.
- Gain a reference for future employment.
- Be motivated to stay in school, encouraging completion of secondary education and enrollment in postsecondary education.
Student Roles:
- Collaboratively develop goals/objectives.
- Make satisfactory academic progress.
- Inform their coordinator of any problems that occur at the worksite.
- Be on time and display professional conduct at the worksite.
- Complete assignments, evaluations, forms, and other activities required by the coordinator or worksite