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Life orientation

Grade 9

My future career

Module 11

Values

Values

Determining our personal values is a very important part of our future success and happiness. Our values are how we feel about what is done in the particular job and the contribution it makes to society. It also includes the conditions in which we work, for instance whether it is done indoors or out of doors, as well as what we can earn in the specific occupation (the income potential).

Let us take a look at your personal values. Judge them according to the 4-point scale with the following values:

1: not at all like me

2: slightly like me

3: quite a bit like me

4: definitely like me

VALUES 4 3 2 1
Want to contribute to improving the world in which we live
Want to help people with their problems
Want to cooperate with other people as part of a group
Want to work alone
Want to compete with other people
Want to be able to make own decisions
Want to work under pressure (work against time)
Want to change other people’s attitudes and opinions
Want to be involved in the quest for knowledge and understanding
Want to be involved in art, music and drama
Want to study and appreciate the beauty of objects
Want to supervise other people’s work
Like activities that are constantly changing
Would like to work with information
Want to be sure of work routine and duties
Would like to design new methods and programmes
Like situations where accuracy is of utmost importance
Want people to notice your contribution
Want to experience excitement in your work all the time
Want to know that you will earn lots of money

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 5:

orientation to the world of work

The learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS: We know this when the learner:

5.1 researches study and career funding providers;

5.2 motivates own career and study choices;

5.3 critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace;

5.4 discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace;

5.5 outlines a plan for own lifelong learning.

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Source:  OpenStax, Life orientation grade 9. OpenStax CNX. Sep 15, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11065/1.1
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