| Standards Addressed |
- 13.1.3 C Explain the
relationship among local employment, training programs and employment
opportunities
- 1.1.8 A, 1.2.8 B, 1.6.8 A, 1.6.8 D, 1.6.8 F, 1.8.8 B
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| Brief Overview |
Explore the relationship between
local employment and training opportunities. |
| Grade Level |
8th |
| Content Area(s) |
Guidance, Career Education,
Language Arts, or Social Studies |
| Other standards supported |
ASCA, PSCA, NCDG |
| Prep Time |
60 minutes |
| Implementation Time |
Two 45-minute sessions (minimum) |
| Learning Objectives |
Students will be able to explain
the relationship between local employment and training programs. They
will learn to utilize career information available through the local
newspaper classifieds. |
| Materials Needed |
- Multiple copies of local
newspapers
- Handout of classified samples
and abbreviations
- Chalk and Chalkboard or
Whiteboard and marker
|
| Detailed Activity Steps |
Lesson 1
- Brainstorm methods on the
board for finding information about local employment opportunities and
training.
- Focus on how to use
classified advertisements in local newspapers, discuss and explain the
elements of classified ads (i.e. the organization/layout,
abbreviations, terms, categories of employment, etc.).
- Through the use of a handout
that provides examples of particular ads, allow students to practice
finding and interpreting specific information.
Lesson 2
- Review a daily newspaper for
articles on local employment trends.
- Have students tally the
number of postings in various categories of employment.
- Discuss the relationships
between the tally results and the trends, which were reflected in
articles.
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| Theory basis |
Trait and Factor Theory |
| Evaluation/Assessment |
- Following lessons 1 and 2,
students will complete a matching exercise on classified abbreviations
and terms.
- Students will select a
classified ad of interest to them, identify the training necessary,
and determine if the training is available locally.
- Students will write a one
page reflection on local employment trends based upon newspaper
articles provided.
|
| Comments |
Multiple lessons are recommended
to meet this standard. |
| Enhancement Activities |
- Students could explain the
relationship between local employment and training programs by
visiting the county CareerLink office.
- Students could explore the
relationship between local employment and training opportunities via a
guest speaker from a staffing agency or placement service.
- Students could explore the
relationship between local employment and training opportunities
through internet job search websites.
|
| Adaptation for at risk kids |
Assessments can be completed
orally. |
| Resources |
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