卡片知识 第九篇 -- “Pathways Q&A”

1. How do I get a copy of the document with all 300 competencies listed?

To request a list of all 300 competencies included in Pathways, please email pathwaysguides@toastmasters.org

2. I consider the CC as a basic, foundational manual for learning to give effective speeches. How is this translated into the Pathways program?

Pathways is built on the Toastmasters core competencies, and the content from the CC has been incorporated into Pathways.

3. Where can I find the definitions for competencies, especially five core competencies?

You can find information about the competencies in the Pathways program, including the 5 core competencies in the Paths and Core Competencies document that is available in your Pathways Guide Curriculum.

4. What exactly is a competency?

A competency is the ability to do something successfully or effectively. In the Pathways learning experience, competencies are related to the skills needed to be successful communicators and leaders.

5. If a member takes the assessment and doesn't choose a path at that time, how long do they have to choose the path? Will Pathways choose one for you if you take too long?

There is no expiration date on a member signing up for their free path. Paths are selected by members only, they will never be assigned by the system.

6. If members decide they do not want to take the path they selected and they have not started on it yet, can they re-take the assessment before selecting an exchange path? Or do they have to know which path they are changing to when they call WHQ to make the exchange?

Yes. Members may retake the Pathways Assessment at any time. If you would like to retake the assessment before exchanging your path, we recommend that you do so before calling World Headquarters to process the exchange. Knowing which path you would like prior to contacting WHQ will expedite the process.

7. Do you have to take the assessment for each club if you belong to more than one?

Each member is only required to take the Pathways Assessment the first time they select a path, however, members are welcome to take it as many times as they wish. Path selection is individual to each member and not associated to their club or clubs.

8. If a member already knows which path they want, is there a way they can make the selection without having to go through all the questions of the assessment?

• The assessment is designed to direct members to a path they may not have considered that will support their goals. Every member is required to take the Pathways Assessment before selecting their first path.

• Once members have taken the assessment, they may choose one of the paths recommended to them or select from the entire list of available paths.

9. When taking the Assessment, will everyone answer the same questions, or will the questions be context-sensitive and change depending on the preceding questions answered?

The Pathways Assessment is based on established communication scales. Everyone completes the same assessment.

10. When one has gone through the assessment questions and not satisfy with the recommendations, could the person redo or pick one of his own choice?

Yes. You may retake the assessment or select a path on your own.

11. How long is the online assessment expected to take? We assume it is MCQ format? How much personal information do we need to reveal?

Most members find that the Pathways Assessment takes about five minutes to complete. No personal information is collected. The assessment consists of several multiple choice questions specific to the member’s goals and current skill level.

12. Members first come to the Log In page by clicking the Begin Your Journey button. On the Login page can they go to Base Camp first or do they have to do their assessment and path selection first?

Members must select a path prior to accessing Base Camp.

13. Currently members pay an additional membership fee that covers the "New Member Kit". With Pathways rolling out shortly, what should clubs / members expect with the purchase of a new member kit? What does it include? The Toastmasters magazine delivered to their preferred address, access to the Path selected from their assessment.

• The $20 new member fee covers the first education path, online copy of The Navigator and membership processing.

• New members will continue to receive the Toastmasters Magazine.

• Rather than waiting for a new member kit to arrive in the mail, new members receive immediate access to the Toastmasters education program. This comes in the form of an email with information about Toastmasters and Pathways that will allow members to receive confirmation of their membership and access their Toastmasters information and the Pathways learning experience.

14. 导师 Mentor

• 了解头马如何规划指导
• 分享作为学员的经验（Share experience, wisdom, and knowledge）
• 发掘成为会员导师的潜力
• Encouragement and guidance.
• A rewarding experience.

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