Final Project
Careers & Professional Development
TOPIC: Careers & Professional Development
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SUBJECT: English
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GRADES: Bachillerato 1 & 2
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SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1 PowerPoint, 2 videos, 3 unit lesson plans, 3 games, 2 homework assignments, multiple templates and examples of a personal resume, cover letter, and recommendation letter
Overview
I selected Careers and Professional Development for my Final Project because it is extremely relevant and useful for Bachillerato students as they prepare to apply to universities and select their future career paths.
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The lesson plan consists of 3 units designed to help students prepare for this next step of their education and eventually professional work force. Each unit contains new vocabulary and various activities to keep students engaged: 2 videos to present material in a multi-media way, 3 games & activities to showcase their new skills and knowledge, and 2 homework assignments to help them solidify new material learned in class. The LA should take the primary role in leading the class with the teacher offering additional tips and perspective during discussions.
Lesson Plan
UNIT 1 (45-60 minute class)
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Objectives:
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Expand students’ awareness of the vast variety of available career paths
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Demonstrate that careers can be adapted to personal skills and interests
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Inspire students to envision how their own personal skills and interests can be utilized professionally
Lesson plan:
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20 min:
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Review each job description one by one
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CLASS GAME 1:
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​Split students into teams and have a competition of them guessing each job title based on responsibilities (whichever team guesses first, gets 1 or 2 points)
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Discuss each role and other potential jobs in the industry
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Note typical responsibilities, skills, education level, work environment, etc.
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15 min:
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Watch the “10 Most Unusual and Cool Jobs” video on YouTube
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CLASS GAME 2:
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Continue the competition from Game 1 and test students’ memory and understanding of the video by showing photo prompts for them to describe each job
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Review new vocabulary on job characteristics and discuss which descriptions work for different jobs
10-15 min:
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Introduce the activity: “What is your ideal job?” (can be done in pairs, groups, or individually)
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Define each element and brainstorm with students on their interests and ideal job description
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Use the Power Point slide as a starting point to brainstorming​ & mind mapping
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Assign homework: finish the brainstorming activity of Ideal Job to share in Unit 3
UNIT 2 (45-60 minute class)
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Objectives:
1. Introduce students to the typical job search & application process in the US
2. Prepare a professional CV / resume
Lesson plan:
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10 min:
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Review and discuss the job search & application process in the US (e.g. online, in-person, recruiter, etc.)
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Explain the difference between a resume, cover letter, and recommendation letter
10-15 min:
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Review each required element of a professional resume
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Discuss potential different formats for different industries
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Evaluate a real resume example
10-15 min:
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Review each element and recommended format of a cover letter
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Evaluate a real cover letter example
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10-15 min:
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Review each element and recommended format of a recommendation letter
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Evaluate a real recommendation letter example
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5 min:
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Assign homework: prepare a professional CV / resume that students can use to apply to universities and their future jobs
UNIT 3 (45-60 minute class)
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Objectives:
1. Prepare students for a professional interview
2. Practice new vocabulary and skills learned in units 1 & 2
Lesson plan:
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15-20 min:
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Introduce and discuss the typical interview format
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Review 10 Common Interview Questions with plenty of examples and discuss with the class
5-10 min:
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Watch the “Everything You Need to Know to Get Hired” video on YouTube
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Discuss the tips that recruiters gave for successful interviews and professional resumes
20-30 min:
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GAME 3: Partner activity (10-15 min per person)
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Instruct students to work in pairs and share their ideal job description and resume from units 1 & 2
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Each student needs to read their partner’s resume and desired job description, and then interview them for the job. Instruct students to follow the typical interview process and use the new tactics and vocabulary that they learned. Walk around the room with the teacher, listening to the conversations, checking for new vocabulary, thoughtful questions, and correct format.
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RECOMMENDED: Select 1 or 2 pairs of students to interview each other in front of the class first to show an example and encourage participation.
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