Careers Requiring Foreign Languages |
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In this Smart Choices lesson students explore the
connections between foreign languages and careers which make use of the
knowledge of a language and culture. |
Primary Learning Outcomes
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 9-12
Guidance
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.
C. Career Planning
9
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:
Tell the students the study of foreign language can facilitate
study of a whole culture. This can accommodate one's interest in a country's
Architecture Arts Clothing Education Foods Government Health Care Industry
Literature Music Religion Social Customs
Step:
2 Duration:
Have each student tear 12 small scraps of paper. On each
scrap, he/she writes one of the 12 interests listed above, then arranges all the
slips in order from most interesting (on top) to least interesting (on the
bottom). Have the students explain their rank orders to each other in small
groups. Explain that in this strategy we put our choices in rank order from
first choice to second and so forth.
Step:
3 Duration:
Distribute copies of the list of occupations related to
interest and ability in foreign language.
Attachments for Step 3
Title: Occupations FileName: Occupations.doc
Description: An occupations
checklist.
Step:
4 Duration:
Have the students code each occupation according to their
interest in it.
Step:
5 Duration:
Distribute the “Occupational Interests” handout and have
students list the occupations under the appropriate heading on the chart
provided.
Attachments for Step 5
Title: Occupational Interests FileName: Occupational Interests.doc
Description: A form on
which to compile areas of interest.
Step:
6 Duration:
Ask them to look at the occupations they have listed under the
various headings. Ask them if they can see any patterns. Have the students make
“I learned . . .” statements about this activity.
Materials and Equipment
“Occupations” handout “Occupational Interests” handout
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
1 hour
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students are assessed as they thoughtfully consider career
options and complete the student handouts.
Extension
Information can be researched for specific foreign countries
by contacting their embassies.
Remediation
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.
