Curriculum Framework: Careers

 
EXPLORATION OF CAREER OPTIONS PERSONAL TALENTS AND SKILLS FOR SUCCESS TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
HIGH SCHOOL Analyze several career clusters and occupational choices.

Correlate educational achievement and career goals.

Develop career plans based on informed choice, labor market information, assessment of interests and skills, occupational exploration, and work experience.

Examine affordability and availability of various types of apprentice programs, vocational programs, and college programs.		 Describe the necessary ethical and personal skills and qualities needed for successful employment.

Compile the documents necessary to obtain a job.

Analyze personal needs as related to the areas of money management, technical reading, national economics, and career plans.		 Demonstrate alphanumeric skills (touch keyboarding).

Produce functional computer documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.

I. EXPLORATION OF CAREER OPTIONS

    A. Career Clusters
      1. Standard: The student will analyze several career clusters and occupational choices. The student will correlate educational achievement and career goals.
      2. Assessment: Show several career clusters and occupational choices and correlate with educational achievement and career goals.
        Possible assessments include:
          - locate, evaluate, and interpret information about a variety of career clusters
          - create a presentation of several career clusters that are of interest
          - find specific information on defined career clusters
          - find, watch, and critique a video related to the career that is of interest
          - list the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment (entrepreneurship) as a career option
          - analyze the relationship between educational achievement and career planning
          - validate the need for positive attitudes and work habits toward learning and work
          - relate academic and vocational skills to personal and career goals and interest
          - shadow an adult in an occupation of choice
          - justify personal criteria for making decisions about education, training, and career goals
          - describe the relationship of academic and vocational skills to personal interest
          - describe how skills developed in academic and vocational programs relate to career goals
          - participate in a Career Fair
          - participate in a Junior Achievement program
    3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • The assessment will examine career clusters and occupational choices and related achievement and career goals.
  • Communicates significant information or data with additional graphic(s) comparing and contrasting data.
  • Is elaborate and reflects an unusual diversity of sources.
  • Satisfies Meet Standard criteria in the appropriate communication standard.
  • Satisfies Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication standard.
  • Satisfies Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication standard.
    B. Career Plan
      1. Standard: The student will develop career plans based on informed choice, labor market information, assessment of interest and skills, occupation, assessment of interest and skills, occupational exploration, and work experience.
      2. Assessment: Develop a career plan.
        Possible assessments include:
          - complete and analyze Harrington O'Shea Interest Inventory
          - complete and print out on the COSIS program
          - write an analysis of a career choice, including the following:
          • skills needed
          • prerequisite education
          • certification or license needed
          • opportunity for promotions
          • future trends in this career
          • information on related career
          - create a timeline, using a spread sheet, of career goals for the next twenty years, including the following:
          • further education
          • part time or full time jobs
          • promotions
          • obstacles that may be encountered
          - describe the educational requirements of various occupations
          - participate in a Career Fair
          - participate in a Junior Achievement program
      3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included:
      - personal analysis
      - information about the occupation or career
      - how am I going to get there
  • Communicates significant information or data with additional graphic(s) comparing and contrasting data.
  • Contains personal observations, reflections, and/or conclusions that go beyond the scope of the assessment.
  • Satisfies Meet Standard criteria in the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria in the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
    C. Post-Secondary Education
      1. Standard: The student will examine affordability and availability of various types of apprentice program, vocational programs, and college programs.
      2. Assessment: Write an analysis of the affordability and availability of post-secondary education.
      Possible assessments include:
        - describe the differences between and among the following:
        • a high school diploma
        • a certificate
        • an AA (Associates of Arts) degree
        • an AS (Associates of Science) degree
        • an AAS (Associates of Applied Science) degree
        • a BA or BS (Bachelor of Arts or Sciences) degree
        • a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree
        - define the differences between accredited and non-accredited
        - compare four vehicles of further learning (military, apprenticeships, trade schools, and colleges) in terms of costs, own career goals, program availability, application and acceptance procedures, financial aid (grants, scholarships, and loans), location, and other personally defined factors
        - participate in a Career Fair
        - participate in a Junior Achievement program
        - visit a trade school and a two-year or four-year college to gather information for future education
        - learn how to get into college
      3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Comparison of two vehicles of further learning.
  • Comparison of three vehicles of further learning.
  • Comparison of four vehicles of further learning.
  • Communicates data accurately and legibly.
  • Communicates significant information or data, with additional graphic(s) comparing or contrasting data.
  • Observations, reflections, and/or conclusions that go beyond the scope of the assessment.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.

II. PERSONAL TALENTS AND SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

    A. Employment Skills
      1. Standard: The student will describe the necessary ethical and personal skills and qualities needed for successful employment.
      2. Assessment: Show several career clusters and occupational choices and correlate educational achievement and career goals
        Possible assessments include:
          - relate personal skills and talents to job skills and qualities
          - interact positively with diverse groups
          - describe the effects of stereotypical labeling within career exploration
          - identify own interests, abilities, and skills
          - role-play appropriate employer and employee interactions in a variety of situations
          - describe the influences of emotional and physical health on career decisions.
      3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARDS EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Project shows an understanding of the relationship between ethical and personal skills and qualities needed for success.
  • Communicates significant information or data with additional graphic(s) comparing and contrasting data.
  • Is elaborate and reflects an unusual diversity of sources.
  • Satisfies the Meet Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
    B. Employability Portfolio
      1. Standard: The student will compile the documents necessary to obtain a job.
      2. Assessment: Develop an Employability Portfolio.
        Possible assessments include:
          - locate jobs of interest from newspaper classified ads
          - use employability skills inventories to assist in job search
          - create a usable resume
          - fill out an application form
          - create a model cover letter
          - create a model follow-up letter
          - provide evidence of an actual job interview
          - visit a job service center
          - note differences between a public and a private employment agency
          - visit a trade school
          - create a resignation letter
      3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARDS EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Includes all required parts:
      - resume
      - application form
      - cover letter
      - follow-up letter
      - job interview
      - resignation letter
  • Is comprehensive and detailed.
  • Is of professional quality.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing rubric.
    C. Budget, Planning, Consumerism
      1. Standard: The student will analyze personal needs as related to the areas of money management, technical reading, national economics, and career plans.
      2. Assessment: Create a realistic budget of expenditures, plan ahead for financial security, and demonstrate a knowledge of consumer issues.
        Possible assessments include:
          - create a realistic personal monthly budget
          - compute gross earnings, including regular and overtime wages
          - compute NET earnings
          - complete a six month simulated checkbook record
          - compute compound interest for CD's and IRA's
          - complete a 1040EZ IRS tax form
          - complete a price list of major purchases desired in own lifetime
          - compute opportunity costs for skilled vs. unskilled labor
          - analyze an apartment lease, a car contract, insurance policies, and tax tables
          - explain differences between social security, unemployment insurance, and workman's compensation
          - recognize how to save money and establish and use credit
          - define the following terms and explain their affect on a lifestyle:
          • opportunity costs
          • economic cycle
          • inflation
          • supply and demand
          • currency fluctuation
          • income distribution
          • trade deficit
          • national debt
          - define the following taxes and explain their impact:
          • progressive
          • regressive
          • proportional
          • federal, state, and local
          • property
          - investigate retirement plans
          - investigate types of insurance
      3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
The assessment will examine personal budget, planning for financial security, and consumer issues    
  • Communicates required information or data.
  • Communicates significant information or data, with additional graphic(s) comparing or contrasting data.
  • Contains personal observations, reflections, and/or conclusions that go beyond the scope of the assessment.
  • Data is accurate
   
  • Computer technology is appropriate to the task.
  • Uses computer technology to enhance the effectiveness of the plan.
  • Is elaborate and reflects an unusual diversity of sources.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing or math rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing or math rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate writing or math rubric.

III. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

    A. Alphanumeric Skills
    1. Standard: The student will demonstrate alphanumeric skills (touch keyboarding). The student will produce computer documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.
    2. Assessment: Keyboard a selection using proper touch keyboarding skills.
    3. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Use proper touch keyboarding skills for letters and numbers.
  • Use proper touch keyboarding skills for symbols.
  • Use proper touch keyboarding skills for keypad.
  • Touch keyboarding speed of 5-24 wpm.
  • Touch keyboarding speed of 25-40 wpm.
  • Touch keyboarding speed of 40 plus wpm.
    B. Functional Computer Skills
      1. Word Processing
        A. Standard: The student will produce functional computer documents, using word, processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.
        B. Assessment: Produce documents using correct word processing skills.
        C. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Use proper touch keyboarding skills.
  • Use headers and footers (page numbering).
  • Use indents and spacing features.
  • Use cursor move, insert and type-over features.
  • Use copy and move features.
  • Change size and style of font.
  • Use bold, underline, italic, and justification features.
  • Change size and style of font.
 
  • Use status/ruler line and set line spacing.
   
  • Set margins.
   
  • Save, retrieve, and print.
   
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication rubric.
    2. Spreadsheets
      A. Standard: The student will produce functional computer documents, using word, processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.
      B. Assessment: Produce spreadsheets using correct touch keyboarding skills.
      C. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Access and exit spreadsheet
  • Copy a cell.
  • Write and copy formulas.
  • Retrieve, move within, change, name, and save a worksheet.
  • Format values.
  • Spreadsheet graphics.
  • Enter and format column labels, values, and/or titles.
   
  • Edit cell contents.
   
  • Change column width.
   
  • Print a worksheet.
   
  • Satisfies Meet Standard criteria on the appropriate math rubric.
  • Satisfies Meet Standard criteria on the appropriate math rubric.
  • Satisfies Meet Standard criteria on the appropriate math rubric.
    3. Database
      A. Standard: The student will produce functional computer documents, using word, processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.
      B. Assessment: Produce database documents using correct touch keyboarding skills.
      C. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Access database software.
  • Add and update records.
  • Print merged files.
  • Create, save, and retrieve database files.
   
    4. Graphics/Desktop Publishing
      A. Standard: The student will produce functional computer documents, using word, processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.
      B. Assessment: Produce graphics/desktop publishing documents using correct touch keyboarding.
      C. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Create bar charts with one and two data ranges.
  • Create pie charts.
  • Enhance charts with titles and gridlines.
  • View, save, and print charts.
   
  • Produce documents or newsletters using pictures and text.
   
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication rubric.
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication rubric
  • Satisfies the Meets Standard criteria on the appropriate communication rubric.
    5. Multimedia Presentation
      A. Standard: The student will produce functional computer documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and multimedia applications.
      B. Assessment: Produce multimedia presentations.
      B. Rubric:
MEETS STANDARD EXCEEDS STANDARD EXEMPLARY
 
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • The assessment satisfies all the Meets Standard and Exceeds Standard criteria. Additionally,
  • All required components are included.
   
  • Use a paint program to produce graphic artwork.
  • Use library technology (CD, Ebsco, CDSirs, CD Grolier, CD Exegy, and Newsbank.
  • Use a scanner to scan and print out a picture.
  • Use a presentation program to produce a slide show.
  • Use the Internet with search engines, e-mail, and Web pages.
  • Use a digital camera to take and download a picture into a computer.
  • Use COCIS to obtain career information.
   

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