LESSON PLAN – Job Studies

Theme – Investigating The World Of Work

CAREER SKILLS: Career Exploration

KEY SKILLS: Communication, Problem Solving.

WORK RELATED LEARNING: Learning For Work, Learning About Work.

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SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREA: Art, English, Social Studies, Personal Development

Learning Outcomes

By completing this task students will be able to:

  • Use their research skills to locate occupational information.
  • Use occupational information to compare and contrast occupations.
  • Develop and understanding of the World Of Work.

Preparation and Materials

  • Copies of Activity Sheets 1, 2 and 3 “Job Studies” for each student.
  • Teachers’ Notes for reference.
  • Possible access to computers for students.
  • Access to appropriate careers information relating to the jobs listed on Activity Sheet 1 – see Teachers Notes.

Method

  1. Explain the aim of the activity in student-friendly language with reference to the learning outcomes above.
  2. Give out Activity Sheets 1 and 2 and ask the students to work in pairs to select a job from the list provided, and use the careers information to answer the questions about their chosen job. Provide adult support where necessary.
  3. Give out Activity Sheet 3. Ask the students as a class to look for similarities and differences between jobs by playing “Happy Families” game on Activity Sheet 3.
  4. Ask the students what they have learned form the activity.
  5. Summarise the main learning outcomes.

Extension Activity

  • The completed Activity Sheets can be displayed for future reference after checking against available careers information.
  • Ask the students to carry out one or more additional job studies.

TEACHERS’ NOTES – Job Studies

Useful Careers Information Resources

  • Any occupational information in picture form.

Differentiation Ideas

  • Find pictures of the jobs listed on Activity Sheet 1 – or a selection of the jobs. Spread these out on a table and allow the students to choose a job to research.
  • Some students may need considerable help to research their chosen job. It may be helpful to invite a Careers Councilor/adviser, if you have one to the lesson to support the students.
  • Some students may find it easier to listen to details about their chosen job and provide answers to the questions on Activity Sheet 2 orally.
  • Students may like to stick a photo/picture onto Activity Sheet 2 to remind them which job is being investigated.

ACTIVITY SHEET 1 – Job Studies

  • Artist
  • Cleaner
  • Fashion Designer
  • Swimming Pool Attendant
  • Agricultural Worker
  • Classroom Assistant
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Nurse
  • Librarian
  • Journalist
  • Motor Vehicle Mechanic
  • Kitchen Porter
  • Hotel Housekeeping Assistant
  • Air Cabin Crew
  • Social Worker
  • Waiter/Waitress
  • Computer Programmer
  • Dental Nurse
  • Police Officer
  • Hairdresser

ACTIVITY SHEET 2 – Job Studies

Job Study

NameDate

Job Title

ACTIVITY SHEET 3 – Job Studies
Play “Happy Families”