Harlem Renaissance

Quality Work-Based
Learning Toolkit
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How-To Guide for
Job Shadows

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Developing Job Shadows
Introduction ................................................................................................................2
Job Shadow Overview..................................................................................................3
Teacher Checklist for Job Shadow Development ..........................................................3
Before the Job Shadow ................................................................................................4
During the Job Shadow................................................................................................6
After the Job Shadow ..................................................................................................6
Job Shadow Matrix ......................................................................................................8

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Quality Work-Based Learning Toolkit

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How-To Guide For Job Shadows

DEVELOPING JOB SHADOWS
Introduction
This How-to Guide for Job Shadows is a step-by-step guide to developing job shadows for individuals and groups of students that interest and benefit students, workplace partners and teachers. It is part of
The Quality Work-Based Learning Toolkit, which provides teachers1 with everything they need to create quality, safe and legal work-based learning experiences for students.

The following toolkit sections supplement this guide:
Creating Quality Work-Based Learning is an introduction to the principles of Quality Work-Based
Learning and lays the foundation for developing any work-based learning experience. The Seven
Simple Guidelines presented focus on the "must-haves" for quality experiences.
The How-to Guides for Workplace Tours, Internships and Service Learning are step-by-step guides to developing quality work-based