Course Outline
Course Developer: Mr. Phil Davies
Revision Date:March 2012
Course Title & Code: Careers (GLC20)
Guideline: Ministry of Education Curriculum Policy Document:
The Ontario Curriculum, Guidance and Career
Education, Grades 9 and 10, 2006 (revised)
Course Description
This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->use a self-assessment process to develop a personal profile for use in career development planning;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->evaluate and apply the personal-management skills and characteristics needed for school success, document them in their portfolio, and demonstrate their use in a variety of settings;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->demonstrate effective use of interpersonal skills within a variety of settings
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->use a research process to locate and select relevant career information from a variety of
sources for inclusion in a portfolio;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->identify current trends in society and the economy and describe their effect on work
opportunities and work environments;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->identify a broad range of options for present and future learning, work, and community
involvement
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->use appropriate decision-making and planning processes to set goals and develop a career
plan
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->analyze changes taking place in their personal lives, their community, and the economy, and identify strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during change;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to prepare for, the job-search process
Unit | Unit Title & Description | Time |
Unit 1 | Personal Management: Students will learn the benefits of self assessment, through analyzing their personal intelligences, learning style, values, skills and interests. Students will also be introduced to resume and cover letter writing. | 20 hours |
Unit 2 | Exploration of Opportunities Students will research a variety of career and post secondary educational opportunities, while considering their given talent and interest in the applicable fields. | 15 hours |
Unit 3 | Preparation for Transition and Change Students will create a portfolio, which showcases their educational and career objectives, talents and skills, and overall academic work. | 15 hours |
Unit 4 | Culminating Activity: Portfolio Interview | 5 hours |
Teaching/Learning Strategies
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Personal Reflection
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Pair Work
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Group and Class Discussion
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Creative Extensions
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Student-Directed Planning
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Organizational Skills
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Individual & Group Oral Presentations
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Structured Seminar Presentations
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Role-Playing
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Development of Notes & Organizers
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Choral Reading
Assessment Strategies
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Portfolio
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Short answers
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Graphic organizers, timelines, charts
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Group and class discussions
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Interviews
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Tests, quizzes
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Article reviews
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Case studies
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Outlines, essays
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Individual & group oral presentations
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Letters
Evaluation Strategies
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Self Assessment
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Paragraph Response
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Essay Writing: Opinion Essay, Reaction Paper, Research Essay
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Oral presentation
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Collage
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Portfolio
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Case Study
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Creative Presentations; Multimedia Presentations, Seminar Presentation
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Interviews
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->Rubrics
Evaluation Criteria
All assignments are geared to evaluate your skills in the following four (4) assessments
categories:
Assessment Category | Descriptor |
(1) Knowledge & Understanding | Subject-specific content and the comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding). |
(2) Thinking & Inquiry | The use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes, as follows: • planning skills (e.g., generating ideas, gathering information, focusing research, organizing information) • processing skills (e.g., drawing inferences, interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating) • critical/creative thinking processes (e.g., oral discourse, research, critical analysis & literacy, metacognition, creative process). |
(3) Communication | The conveying of meaning through various text forms. |
(4) Application | The use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts. |
The student will receive a percentage grade representing the quality of the student's overall achievement of the expectations for the course and reflecting the corresponding level of achievement as described in the achievement chart for the discipline (pages 6-7)
A credit is granted and recorded for this course if the student's grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->70% of the grade will be based upon evaluations conducted throughout the course. This portion of the grade will reflect the student's most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration will be given to more recent evidence of achievement.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation in the form of a final exam.
Please see evaluation chart on pages 9-11 for a more specific breakdown.
Achievement Chart: Guidance and Career Education Grades 9 and 10
Categories | 50-59% | 60-69% | 70-79% | 80-100% | |||
Knowledge and Understanding - Subject-specific content acquired in each course (knowledge), and the comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding) | |||||||
knowledge of content, terminology, vocabulary, information) | demonstrates limited knowledge of content | demonstrates some knowledge of content | demonstrates considerable knowledge of content | demonstrates thorough knowledge of content | |||
Understanding of content (e.g., theories, concepts, skills, processes) | demonstrates limited understanding of content | demonstrates some understanding of content | demonstrates considerable understanding of content | demonstrates thorough understanding of content | |||
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Thinking and Inquiry - The use of critical and creative thinking and inquiry skills and/or processes | |||||||
Use of planning skills (e.g., focusing research, identifying a problem, locating and gathering information, organizing an inquiry) | uses planning skills with limited effectiveness | uses planning skills with moderate effectiveness | uses planning skills with considerable effectiveness | uses planning skills with a high degree of effectiveness | |||
Use of processing skills (e.g., analyzing, reflecting, integrating, synthesizing, evaluating, forming conclusions) | uses processing skills with limited effectiveness | uses processing skills with some effectiveness | uses processing skills with considerable effectiveness | uses processing skills with a high degree of effectiveness | |||
Use of critical/creative thinking processes (e.g., reading process, inquiry, decision making, research, problem solving) | uses critical/creative thinking processes with limited effectiveness | uses critical/creative thinking processes with some effectiveness | uses critical/creative thinking processes with considerable effectiveness | uses critical/creative thinking processes with a high degree of effectiveness | |||
Communication - The conveying of meaning through various forms | |||||||
Expression and organization of ideas and information (e.g., clarity of expression, logical organization) in oral, visual, and written forms (e.g., interviews, presentations, portfolios, graphic organizers, posters, letters, résumés, personal profiles, charts, reports, summaries) | expresses and organizes ideas and information with limited effectiveness | expresses and organizes ideas and information with some effectiveness | expresses and organizes ideas and information with considerable effectiveness | expresses and organizes ideas and information with a high degree of effectiveness | |||
Use of conventions (e.g., appropriate style and format for cover letters, applications, résumés, e-mails, journals, telephone calls) and of appropriate vocabulary and terminology in oral, visual, and written forms | uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness | uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with limited effectiveness | uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with considerable effectiveness | uses conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline with a high degree of effectiveness | |||
Communication for different audiences (e.g., peers, employers, adults) and purposes (e.g., to inform, to persuade) in oral, visual, and written forms | communicates with a limited sense of audience and purpose | communicates with some sense of audience and purpose | communicates with a clear sense of audience and purpose | communicates with a strong sense of audience and purpose | |||
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Achievement Chart Cont’d: Guidance and Career Education Grades 9 and 10
Categories | 50-59% | 60-69% | 70-79% | 80-100% |
Application - The use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts | ||||
Application of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts, procedures, processes, and/or technologies) in familiar contexts | applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness | applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness | applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness | applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness |
Transfer of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts, procedures, methodologies, technologies) to new contexts | transfers knowledge and skills to new contexts with limited effectiveness | transfers knowledge and skills to new contexts with some effectiveness | transfers knowledge and skills to new contexts with considerable effectiveness | transfers knowledge and skills to new contexts with a high degree of effectiveness |
Making connections within and between various contexts (e.g., past, present, and future; environmental; social; cultural; spatial; personal; multidisciplinary) | uses procedures, equipment, and technology safely and correctly only with supervision | uses procedures, equipment, and technology safely and correctly with some supervision | uses procedures, equipment, and technology safely and correctly | demonstrates and promotes the safe and correct use of procedures, equipment, and technology |
Textbooks: Wallace. 2001. Career Studies 10. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning Publishing. ISBN: 0-17-620136-X
Websites:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->http://ww.cbc.ca
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->http://www.thestar.com
<!--[if !supportLists]-->§ <!--[endif]-->http://www.theglobeand mail.com
Newspapers:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The Metro
Program Planning Considerations for Canadian and World Studies
This course takes into account considerations in the following important areas.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD)
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The Role of Technology in Education
English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development (ESL/ELD)
Young people whose first language is not English enter Ontario secondary schools with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Some may have experience of highly sophisticated educational systems, while others may have had limited formal schooling. All of these students bring a rich array of background knowledge and experience to the classroom, and all teachers must share in the responsibility for their English-language development.
Students who come to Ontario from other countries will find the study of the subjects within Canadian and world studies particularly useful. Through this study, they can develop an understanding of Canadian economics, geography, history, law, and politics that will help them to become well-informed Canadian citizens.
Teachers of Canadian and world studies must incorporate appropriate strategies for instruction and assessment to facilitate the success of the ESL and ELD students in their classrooms. These strategies include:
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->modification of some or all of the course expectations, based on the student’s level of
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->English proficiency;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->use of a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., extensive use of visual cues, graphic organizers,
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->scaffolding; previewing of textbooks; pre-teaching of key vocabulary; peer tutoring;
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->strategic use of students’ first languages);
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->use of a variety of learning resources (e.g., visual material, simplified text, bilingual dictionaries,
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->and culturally diverse materials);
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->use of assessment accommodations (e.g., granting of extra time; use of oral interviews and
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->tasks requiring completion of graphic organizers and cloze sentences instead of essay questions and other assessment tasks that depend heavily on proficiency in English).
Students who are no longer taking ESL or ELD courses may still require program adaptations to be successful. When learning expectations in a course other than ESL and ELD are modified, or accommodations to the learning environment are made, this must be clearly indicated on the student’s report card by checking the ESL or ELD box.
The Role of Technology in Canadian and World Studies
Information and communications technology (ICT) provides a range of tools that can significantly
extend and enrich teachers’ instructional strategies and support students’ learning in Canadian and world studies. These tools include simulations, multimedia resources, databases, and computer-assisted learning modules. Teachers can use ICT tools and resources both for whole class instruction and for the design of curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
ICT can be used to connect students to other schools, locally and abroad, and to bring the global community into the local classroom. Through Internet websites and CD-ROM technology, students can now access primary resources held in museums, libraries, archives, and public institutions across the country and around the world. ICT resources allow secondary students to conduct more far-ranging and authentic research than ever before.
Applications such as databases, spreadsheets, word processors, and presentation software can be used to support various methods of inquiry. The technology also makes possible simulations of complex systems that are useful for problem-solving purposes or when field studies on a particular topic are not feasible. Students are able to develop job-related computer skills through
the use of industry applications such as geographic information systems (GIS) and the global positioning system (GPS).
Weighting 70% | | Unit Title | Specific Expectations Evaluation Chart | Summative Evaluation: Strategies & Assignments | Assessment Categories | |||
K | T/I | A | C | |||||
20% | Unit 1: Personal Management | Self-Assessment: - demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of self-assessment and the use of standardized assessment tools - use a variety of assessment tools to produce a personal profile that describes their current interests, skills, competencies, accomplishments, and characteristics, and identify occupations that are suited to their personal profile - identify the essential skills they have developed through school, extracurricular, and/or community experiences, and explain how these skills relate to career development - create a portfolio that documents personal information Personal Management: identify internal and external influences that may limit or expand the range of educational and career opportunities they would consider - describe and explain the importance of personal-management skills for success in career development - demonstrate effective use of their personal management skills and habits in order to address areas for improvement. Interpersonal Skills: - describe a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication skills - demonstrate effective use of communication skills in a variety of situations in school, at home, and in the community - identify a range of teamwork and leadership skills and explain their use in a variety of settings | 1. Self assessment Chart | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
2.Culminating Activity: Resume/Cover Letter 3.End-of-Unit Test | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||||
15% | Unit 2: Exploration of Opportunities | Career Research: - identify and describe, using an occupational classification system various fields of work that are of interest to them - demonstrate effective use of research skills to locate and select career-related information from a variety of sources - describe, on the basis of research, selected occupations or fields of work, using identified criteria Current Career Trends: - explain the importance of safety in the workplace and related employee and employer rights and responsibilities - identify economic and societal trends and explain how they influence available job opportunities and work environments | 1. Career Trends | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
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2. Culminating Activity: Career Research Assignment | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||||
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Evaluation Chart
Weighting | Unit Title | Specific Expectations | Summative Evaluation: Strategies & Assignments | Assessment Categories | ||||||
K | T/I | C | A | |||||||
| 15% | Unit 2: Exploration of Opportunities | Career Options: - organize and integrate selected career information into a portfolio - explain how knowledge of and respect for various cultures and languages can be an asset in the global job market - identify a broad range of local and regional work opportunities, including self-employment and entrepreneurship, using a variety of resources - demonstrate an understanding of the secondary school program and graduation requirements and related terms - identify and describe a variety of learning opportunities for secondary school students, including secondary school courses, community-based learning - compare a variety of postsecondary learning options and identify those most suited to them based on their personal interests, competencies, and aspirations | 3. End-of-Unit Test | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
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15% | Unit 3: Preparation for Transitions and Change | Career Planning: - demonstrate an understanding of the decision-making process as it relates to career planning - articulate personal, learning, community, and occupational goals, taking into consideration the results from their personal profile and their exploration of selected occupations - produce a preliminary career plan that identifies secondary school courses, activities in the school and community, and postsecondary education options that will help them achieve their goals Managing Change: – demonstrate an understanding of career development as a lifelong process that will include transitions and lifelong learning – describe the characteristics of transitions and changes, and identify some personal and work-related transitions – identify positive ways of dealing with transitions and change Job Searching: – compare the “open” job market and the “hidden” job market – use a variety of resources to identify summer or part-time job opportunities in their community – create effective résumés and cover letters for the work-search process – demonstrate the ability to complete job applications effectively – demonstrate the ability to prepare effectively for the job interview | 1. Case Study: Modern Careers | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
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2. Culminating Activity Job Search: 3. End-of-Unit Test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
30% | 5% | Unit 5 Culminating Unit: | Portfolio Interview | 1. Culminating Activity: Portfolio Interview | √ | √ | √ | √ |
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