Opportunities for teaching and learning continue after students engage in their job shadow experiences. The following post-shadow facilitation activities should be structured and contain instruction when necessary.

Student Reflection Questionnaire

Facilitate student reflection using a questionnaire that assists students in synthesizing the information they gathered and observed.
Have specific questions to help guide students through their thoughts and assist with some conclusions.
Encourage students to reflect on what they learned in their job shadowing experience to help anchor that learning.
Consider having a worksheet where students can reflect on their strengths, preferences, interests, and needs as they relate to the job and/or job site. Is it a good fit?
This Student Reflection Questionnaire can be used or modified to fit the needs of your students.

Group Share-out and Debriefing

Provide an avenue for students to share what they learned and observed.
Students can create a PowerPoint, poster, video, or other method of demonstrating their newly found knowledge.
This may be incorporated into an English Language Arts assignment or other activities that will meet the requirements in general education classes.

Add Reflection Information to High School and Beyond Plan and IEP

Guide students to include their latest information in their High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) as well as in preparation for their annual IEP meeting.
A portfolio would be helpful here.

Thank You Letter to Host Business

Immediately after the job shadow, send a thank you note to the host business.
This can be created using a template; however, it is most meaningful when handwritten.
For a lesson guide and thank you note template, visit T-Folio Unit 4, Lesson 6: Writing a Thank You Note.

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