Career Considerations

Students explore various careers of interest by using resource materials available in the school. A "Career Considerations" activity sheet guides students through this Smart Choices lesson.

Primary Learning Outcomes

What are my work and lifestyle preferences? Which careers include my work preferences?

Additional Learning Outcomes

What are the requirements and characteristics of my chosen career?

Assessed QCC Standards:

Grade: 9-12

Guidance

A. Self Knowledge

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

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.

C. Career Planning

Topic: Understanding the interrelationship of life roles.
Standard: -Demonstrate knowledge of life stages. -Describe factors that determine lifestyles (e.g., socioeconomic status, culture, values, occupational choices, work habits). -Describe ways in which occupational choices may affect lifestyle. -Describe the contribution of work to a balanced and productive life. -Describe ways in which work, family, and leisure are interrelated. -Describe different career patterns and their potential effect on family patterns and lifestyle. -Describe the importance of leisure activities. -Demonstrate ways that occupational skills and knowledge can be acquired through leisure.

Procedures/Activities

Step: 1 Duration:

Give students a list of career resources available in the school.

Step: 2 Duration:

Ask students to think about the reward of working.

Step: 3 Duration:

Have student complete the “Career Considerations” activity sheets.

Attachments for Step 3

Title: Career Considerations FileName: Career Considerations.doc
Description: This attachment contains a career rewards checklist for students to determine the career characteristics they prefer, a career correlation sheet for finding matching careers and a form for listing possible career interests.

Step: 4 Duration:

Have students select one of the two careers in which they are most interested from Part B of the “Career Considerations” activity sheet.

Step: 5 Duration:

Using resources provided, have students investigate the careers they selected.

Materials and Equipment

“Career Considerations” activity sheets (on the following pages) Resources for researching careers Pencil or pen

Standards (Local and/or National)

Total Duration

1 hour

Technology Connection

Assessment

Students will be assessed regarding their “Career Considerations” activity sheets and their examination of a career.

Extension

This activity can be used in preparation for the Planning Your Education activity.

Remediation

The Career Considerations acitvity sheets can be read aloud.

Accommodation

For students with exceptional needs, what changes can be made in instruction and teaching delivery to enhance student participation and learning? Each area below is a direct link to general classroom accommodations.

Non-readers     Physical Impairments     Sensory Impairments     Attention/Behavior

Each disability below is a direct link to general classroom accommodations specific for that disability.

    Autism
    Deaf - Blind
    Deaf/Hard of Hearing
    Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
    Mild Intellectual Disability
    Orthopedic Impairment
    Other Health Impairment
        Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
        Tourette Syndrome
    Significant Development Delay
    Specific Learning Disability
    Speech - Language Impairment
    Traumatic Brain Injury
    Visual Impairment

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.