Description

The Labor and Learning Progressions (commonly associated with the working-learning-service level) establish functional levels and learning objectives for different types of work. Beginning at basic levels of work, students are expected to progress to more skilled and responsible levels. Through these experiences, it is expected that student workers will: 1) develop good work habits and attitudes, 2) gain an understanding of personal interests, skills and limitations, and 3) exercise creativity, problem-solving and responsibility. Students in supervisory positions learn the qualities of leadership, standard setting, and effective supervision. Work-Learning-Service (WLS) levels are linked to hourly scholarship rates, with rate increases corresponding to increases in skill and responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL LEVELS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

Entry Level: WLS 1

Basic Work Habits and Attitudes

Unskilled work

Meeting schedules

Under supervision or structure

Meeting standards of performance

Repetitive or routine in training

Efficient use of time

 

Healthy attitudes toward work and supervision

 

Working with others

 

Sharing responsibility

 

Recognition of importance of work

 

Learning basic skills and information

 

 

Intermediate Level : WLS 2

Responsibility and Skill Development

Semi-skilled work

Taking personal responsibility

Less direct supervision

Application of knowledge to situation

Some independent judgment

Self-identification of skills, talents, interests, and limitations

Semi- independent knowledge of position

Learning and developing confidence in skills

Some work variety

Appreciation of work as a process as well as in terms of product

Skilled Level: WLS 3

Creativity and Awareness

Skilled work

Importance of initiative

Little direct supervision

Awareness of needs

Independent judgment of procedures

Problem identification

Variety and depth

Analytical ability

Contributes to improvement

Problem solving

 

Role of standards and leadership

 

 

Advanced Level: WLS 4

Understanding and Commitment

Program or skill competence at senior level

Understanding relationships between individuals, institutions, and processes

Only general supervision received

Comprehension of values, realities, and goals

Either provides supervision to others or exercises other skills and judgment

Ability to articulate and interpret observations, experiences, and understanding

 

Commitment to service essential to the department

 

 

Management Level: WLS 5

Supervision and Management

Senior-level autonomy

Understanding of departmental management

Makes independent judgments on application of Policy

Taking responsibility for the effectiveness of others

Accepts management responsibility

Awareness of departmental and institutional relationships

High technical or skill training

Teaching and instruction techniques

 

Communication and interpersonal skills

 

Evaluation of workers and procedures

 

 

Director Level: WLS 6

Leadership and Autonomy

Assumes program directing role

Understanding of leadership in community context

Significant management responsibility

Development of responsible autonomy

Substantial supervisory responsibility

Ability to transmit values and interpretations to others

Responsible for planning, training, and instruction

Confidence of self-knowledge and value commitments

Serves as role model for Berea community

Living the values of Berea's commitments

 

High degree of independence