Curriculum Framework: Careers

1. Assessments: The student will complete a variety of activities, at least one per strand, which demonstrate skills and knowledge in the area of Career Development. Possible ideas include the following:
a. Participation in designing classroom expectations
b. Participation and completion of classroom jobs and assignments
c. Drawings of various careers
d. Completion of a technology product
e. Connections to other content areas

2. Rubric

SUPPORT SKILLS

EXPLORATION OF CAREER OPTIONS

The student will identify and follow classroom rules and complete classroom jobs and/or assignments.
-explore a variety of occupations, focusing on daycare provider, letter carrier, and ambulance attendant
-identify and follow own classroom rules
-participate in discussions about a variety of jobs and rules that exist within the classroom
-identify basic jobs that are needed within own classroom
-request help from peers and teachers in order to complete jobs appropriately
-complete daily classroom jobs and/or assignments appropriately
-listen to a variety of literature about different career options
-view videos about a variety of careers
-participate in a Career Fair
-participate in a Junior Achievement program

PERSONAL TALENTS AND SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

The student will identify and express wants and needs in order to work cooperatively.
-state safety reasons for rules
-relate actions to consequences
-investigate through discussion and role-playing the differences between needs and wants
-needs = essentials
-wants = nonessentials
-investigate the effects of own needs and wants on others in the group
-use simple problem solving strategies to resolve conflicts
-discuss and practice characteristics of appropriate behaviors
-respecting others and their property
-cooperating with others
-showing kindness towards others
-conversing without interrupting
-listening to peers and adults
-sharing ideas, materials, and learning supplies

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

The student will connect program prompts and symbols to appropriate keys.
Keyboarding/Word-Processing
-use the appropriate keyboarding/word-processing skills:
-left/right concept
-left/right index finger
-arm and hand position
-body posture
-special keys: return, space bar, and back arrow
-own name
-WTR letters and HM letters
-upper and lower case letters
-sounds of letters
Utilization of CMI (Computer Manipulated Instruction) and CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction)
-connect the appropriate keys to the specific software:
-Jostens AIMS: Tapestry
-WTR/VALE
-ICLAS menu
-Write Time