Section 4 EO C507.03 – REFLECT UPON THE CADET EXPERIENCE

Resources needed for the completion of this self-study package are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-805/PG-001, Proficiency Level Five Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the self-study package within the section for which they are required.

Self-study packages are intended to be completed by the cadet independently. More information about self-study packages can be found in the foreword and preface.

Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to facilitating this lesson.

Photocopy the self-study package located at Attachment A for the cadet.

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A self study was chosen for this lesson as it allows the cadet to reflect upon how their cadet experience can be used to make a successful transition to adulthood at their own learning pace. This encourages the cadet to become more self-reliant and independent by focusing on their own learning instead of learning directed by the instructor.

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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have reflected upon the cadet experience.

It is important for cadets to reflect upon the cadet experience because it enables them to pass on their experience and knowledge to the cadets they will be leading and instructing. By having cadets reflect on how the Cadet Program has influenced them, they apply lessons learned to future cadet experiences. Also, a reflection of the cadet experience helps to prepare the cadets as they transition out of adolescence by providing them an opportunity to develop an action plan that utilizes the transferable skills developed while participating in the Cadet Program.

The objective of this self-study package is to have the cadet reflect upon the cadet experience.

Provide the cadet with a classroom or training area suitable to complete the self-study package.

1.Provide the cadet with a copy of the self-study package located at Attachment A and a pen / pencil.

2.Allow the cadet 90 minutes to complete the self-study package.

3.Provide assistance as required to the cadet.

4.Collect the self-study package once the cadet has finished.

5.Provide feedback to the cadet and indicate whether or not they have completed the Enabling Objective (EO).

6.Return the completed self-study package to the cadet for their future reference.

7.Record the result in the cadet's logbook and Cadet Training Record.

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The cadet's completion of the self-study package will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.

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Reflecting upon the cadet experience enables you to pass on your experience and knowledge to the cadets you will be leading and instructing. Reflecting on how the Cadet Program has influenced you, enables you to apply lessons learned to future cadet experiences. Also, a reflection of the cadet experience helps to prepare you as you transition out of adolescence by providing you an opportunity to develop an action plan that utilizes the skills you have developed while participating in the Cadet Program.

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C0-448 COMPAS Inc. (2002). Cadet training focus group study. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.

C0-449 Arnett, J. J. (2004). Emerging adulthood: The winding road from the late teens through the twenties (Chapter 1). Retrieved October 28, 2009, from http://www.jeffreyarnett.com/EmerAdul.chap1.pdf

C0-450 Whitehead, S. (2009). Emerging adulthood. Retrieved October 27, 2009, from http://www.Parenthood.com/article-topics/emerging_adulthood.html

C0-451 Grossman, L. (2009). Grow up? Not so fast. Retrieved October 28, 2009, from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1018089,00.html