Linking Education and Career |
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Students research the educational requirements for
various careers in this Smart Choices
activity. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
What different types of education are required for various
occupational clusters.
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
B. Educational and Occupational Exploration
4
Topic: Understanding the relationship between educational achievement and
career planning.
Standard: -Demonstrate how to apply academic and vocational skills to
personal interests. -Describe the relationship of academic and vocational skills
to personal interests. -Describe how skills developed in academic and vocational
programs relate to career goals. -Describe how education relates to the
selection of college majors, further training, and/or entry into the job market.
-Demonstrate transferable skills that can apply to a variety of occupations and
changing occupational requirements. -Describe how learning skills are required
in the workplace.
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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
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Topic: Skills to
make decisions.
Standard: -Demonstrate responsibility for making tentative educational and
occupational choices. -Identify alternatives in given decision making
situations. -Describe personal strengths and weaknesses in relationship to
postsecondary education/training requirements. -Identify appropriate choices
during high school that will lead to marketable skills for entry-level
employment or advanced training. -Identify and complete required steps toward
transition from high school to entry into post-secondary education/training
programs or work. -Identify steps to apply for and secure financial assistance
for postsecondary education and training.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration:
Have students discuss the following open-end statements: a.
When I talk to my parents about career-related activities, they... b. When I
talk to my friends about career-related activities, they... c. In my opinion,
the difference between work and play is... d. Things that make me feel important
are... e. Things that are important to my teachers are...
Step: 2 Duration:
Have students construct a bulletin board classification chart
showing the amount of training needed by workers in such areas as mathematics.
For example: No math Some math A lot of math
Step:
3 Duration:
Have students poll occupations and people in their community
and relate these occupations to actual educational preparation.
Materials and Equipment
Poster paper
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 hour
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students will be assessed according to their research.
Extension
This activity can also be used to note the level of science,
computer skill or communication skill needed in different occupations.
Remediation
Students experiencing difficulty with research can review the
options for materials available.
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.
