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Life orientation

Grade 9

My future career

Module 13

Reflect critically and report on opportunities in the workplace

Activity:

Work in small groups of three or four. Page through some magazines and cut out pictures of men and women with whom you can associate certain occupations or professions. Paste these pictures on A4 sheets of paper and show them to the rest of the class. They must guess what these pictures represent..

  • Choose some of these occupations in which many of you are interested and decide which group will do a little more research on which specific occupation. Each group will now have to arrange an interview with someone who is following a career in the occupation that has been selected for research.
  • When the questionnaire has been completed, the groups must give feedback so that everyone can learn more about the opportunities that exist for specific occupations in the workplace.
  • Use the following questionnaire for your interview:

Interview questionnaire

Name _____________________________________

Type of work _______________________________

What do you do in your work? ______________________________

What hours do you work? __________________________________

Why have you chosen this work? ____________________________

What do you like about your work?

1. ____________________________

2. ____________________________

What don’t you like about your work?

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

What are the qualities required in a person who wants to do this work?

1. _______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

Are there still enough opportunities for work in this field?

_____________________________________________

[LO 5.3]

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 5:
orientation to the world of workThe 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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