Describe actions adolescents could take to develop work ethics while they are still at school

For the Life Orientation Grade 11 Term 3 2025 task, the topic of Work Ethics under Competencies, Abilities and Ethics explains that work ethics are the values, attitudes, and behaviours that show responsibility, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. As it has been explained in this topic, developing work ethics should begin while adolescents are still at school because the habits they form now will follow them into the workplace. Schools provide the perfect environment for practising discipline, reliability, and integrity before entering the world of work.

Describe actions adolescents could take to develop work ethics while they are still at school

Direct answer to the question:
Describe actions adolescents could take to develop work ethics while they are still at school.
Adolescents can develop work ethics at school by:

1. Completing schoolwork, assignments, and projects on time and to the best of their ability.
2. Showing respect, honesty, and fairness when interacting with teachers and classmates.

Elaboration:
As explained under Work Ethics, there are many practical ways adolescents can build these values while still in school:

• Act honestly by not cheating in tests, not copying others’ work, and giving credit when using other people’s ideas.
• Take responsibility for their tasks by making sure they finish assignments on time and prepare properly for tests and exams.
• Be reliable by arriving at school on time, attending classes regularly, and following through on commitments.
• Respect authority and rules by listening to teachers, following school regulations, and behaving appropriately during lessons.
• Work well with others by being a team player in group projects, sharing tasks fairly, and resolving disagreements respectfully.
• Stay organised by keeping notes, files, and books in order so that they can work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate accountability by admitting mistakes, learning from them, and making improvements instead of blaming others.
• Show initiative by volunteering for leadership roles, helping with school events, or finding ways to contribute without being asked.

By practising these actions daily, adolescents develop a reputation for being dependable and professional. These qualities are highly valued by employers and will give them an advantage when applying for jobs in the future.