Scene to read · Resilience, Equity
Shallow end, deep discouragement
You are an adult learner in a beginner swim class who has been struggling to keep up with the lessons.
At the edge of a community pool, the adult beginner class is gathered. Pascal is the instructor, and Pascale is a classmate; you are another learner who has also struggled. Pascal has a set schedule for the course.
The scene
Pascale: Pascal, could we spend another week practicing floating? We're still uncomfortable.
Pascal: I understand, Pascale, but most are ready, and our schedule's tight.
Pascale: Then we just keep sinking quietly? That doesn't feel very fair.
Pascal: I'm open to ideas, but can't delay everyone. What about you?
The two questions
- 1What would you do in this situation, and why?
- 2Tell us about a time you kept working at something that was difficult for you. What helped you keep going, and what did you do about the support you needed?
What raters look for
- Resilience
- Recovers from setbacks, manages stress constructively, and learns from failure.
- Equity
- Notices unequal access or treatment and acts fairly, especially for people with less power.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
