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In this self assessment lesson from Smart Choices,
students examine their attributes and try to match them to careers
utilizing these strengths. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
What are my abilities? For which jobs am I best
suited?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Understanding the influence of a positive
self-concept.
Standard: -Identify and appreciate personal interests, abilities, and skills.
-Demonstrate the ability to use peer feedback. -Demonstrate an understanding of
how individual characteristics relate to achieving personal, social,
educational, and career goals. -Demonstrate an understanding of environmental
influences on one’s behavior. -Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between personal behavior and self-concept.
B. Educational and Occupational Exploration
6
Topic: Skills to
locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
Standard: -Describe the educational
requirements of various occupations. -Demonstrate use of a range of resources
(e.g., , handbooks, career materials, labor market information, and computerized
career information delivery systems). -Demonstrate knowledge of various
classification systems that categorize occupations and industries (e.g., ,
Dictionary of Occupational Titles). -Describe the concept of career ladders.
-Describe the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment as a career
option. -Identify individuals in selected occupations as possible information
resources, role models, or mentors. -Describe the influence of change in supply
and demand for workers in different occupations. -Identify how employment trends
relate to education and training. -Describe the impact of factors such as
population, climate, and geographic location on occupational
opportunities.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Distribute the handout to students and allow time for them to
finish Part I and Part II.
Attachments for Step 1
Title: Self-Assessment FileName: SelfAssessment.doc
Description: This Self-Assessment
handout contains personal characteristics (Part I) and a job/ability match
(Part II).
Step:
2 Duration:
Discuss their answers to Part II and why they chose certain
aptitudes for certain occupations.
Step:
3 Duration:
Ask students to re-examine their answers in Part I. What were
their strongest attributes? Ask them to suggest occupations in which they might
use these attributes.
Materials and Equipment
"Self Assessment” handout Pencil or pen
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 hour
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students are evaluated through their discussion of personal
strengths and careers that match those abilities.
Extension
This activity can be compared to results at earlier grade
levels to see how goals can change.
Remediation
Students can discuss their strengths with classmates and
parents for further clarification.
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
