COMPETENCIES FOR PERFORMING LIFE ROLES

Following are several life roles each of us plays and related competencies suggested as necessary for or appropriate in performing the roles. In the space provided in the third column, write a statement that summarizes how you perceive yourself in terms of the competencies. In the space provided in the fourth column, write some self-directed learning goals, plans, and/or strategies for increasing your competencies.

(Adapted from Knowles, M. S. (1975). Self-directed learning. Chicago: Follett.)

Roles	Competencies	Self-Perception	Learning Activities
Learner	Reading, writing, computing, perceiving, conceptualizing, imagining, inquiring, aspiring, diagnosing, planning, finding help, evaluating	.	.
Being a Self (with a unique self-identity)	Self-analyzing, sensing, goal-building, objectivizing, value-clarifying, expressing, accepting, being authentic	.	.
Friend	Loving, empathizing, listening, collaborating, sharing, helping, giving of constructive feedback, supporting	.	.
Citizen	Caring, participating, leading, decision-making, acting, being sensitive to one's conscience, discussing, having perspective (historical and cultural), being a global citizen	.	.
Family Member	Maintaining health, planning, managing, helping, sharing, efficient and effective buying, saving, loving, taking responsibility	.	.
Worker	Career planning, using technical skills, accepting supervision, giving supervision, getting along with people, cooperating, planning, delegating, managing	.	.
Leisure User	Knowing resources, appreciating the arts and humanities, performing, playing, relaxing, reflecting, planning, risking	.	.

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