Exploring Job Skills

Debra Frias

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Job Skills

Identify skills for specific jobs

This lesson helps students identify the skills required for various jobs through active learning strategies. By engaging in discussions, activities, and assessments, students will gain a better understanding of the skills needed in the workforce. This lesson is crucial for preparing students for future employment by enhancing their awareness of job requirements and personal skill development.

Audience

Job Skills Learners

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Job Skills Identification, Reading: Skills for Success, Discussion: Job Skills, Activity: Skills Matching, Exit Ticket: Skills Reflection, Quiz: Job Skills Assessment, Answer Key: Job Skills Quiz, and Video: How to Choose the Right Career Path

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to the lesson's objective: identifying skills required for specific jobs.
Show the video on choosing the right career path to set the context.
Display related pictures of various jobs and skills to visually introduce the topic.
Provide a summary of the video: This video guides students through identifying their hobbies, skills, and personality traits, determining career goals, and understanding the job market to make informed career choices.

Step 2

Reading and Discussion

10 mins

Distribute the 'Skills for Success' reading material with added visuals for each skill.
Allow students time to read individually or in pairs, using visuals to aid understanding.
Facilitate a discussion using the 'Job Skills' discussion questions to explore different job skills, showing pictures of people performing these skills.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Hand out the 'Job Skills Identification' worksheet with images representing each job and skill.
In small groups, have students complete the worksheet by identifying skills for various jobs listed.
Encourage students to use simple language and visuals to express their ideas, referring to pictures of job settings.

Step 4

Skills Matching Activity

10 mins

Conduct a skills matching activity where students match skills to specific jobs using printable cards with images.
Allow students to work in pairs to promote collaboration and communication, using pictures to support their choices.

Step 5

Quiz and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Administer the 'Job Skills Assessment' quiz to evaluate understanding.
Conclude with an 'Exit Ticket: Skills Reflection' where students write down one new skill they learned about and how it applies to a job they are interested in, using pictures to inspire their reflections.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Review key points from the lesson.
Encourage students to think about their own skills and how they align with their career interests, using pictures to visualize potential career paths.

Discussion

Job Skills Discussion

A discussion to explore various job skills and their importance.

What skills do you think are important for a job in healthcare?

Consider skills like communication, empathy, and attention to detail.

How do technical skills differ from soft skills?

Discuss examples of each and their relevance in different jobs.

Worksheet

Job Skills Identification

A worksheet to help students identify skills required for different jobs, now with added visuals for each job and skill.

List three skills needed for a job in technology.

Think about skills like coding, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Identify two soft skills that are important for customer service roles.

Consider skills like communication and patience.

Quiz

Job Skills Assessment

Answer Key

Job Skills Quiz Answer Key

The answer key for the Job Skills Assessment quiz.

Which of the following is a soft skill?

Teamwork
Soft skills are interpersonal skills that are not job-specific.

What skill is essential for a graphic designer?

Creativity
Graphic designers need creativity to produce visually appealing designs.

Reading

Skills for Success

A reading material that outlines essential skills for various jobs, now with added visuals for each skill.

Skills for Success

Understanding the skills required for different jobs is crucial for career success. Here are some key skills:

Communication: Essential for almost every job, it involves listening, speaking, and writing effectively.
Problem-Solving: The ability to find solutions to challenges is highly valued in many fields.
Teamwork: Working well with others is important in collaborative environments.
Technical Skills: Specific to certain jobs, such as coding for IT roles or machinery operation in manufacturing.
Adaptability: Being able to adjust to new situations and challenges is crucial in a fast-paced work environment.

Worksheet

Skills Matching Cards

Printable cards for matching skills to specific jobs, now with images for each skill and job.

Communication - Customer Service

Problem-Solving - Engineering

Teamwork - Project Management

Technical Skills - IT Specialist

Adaptability - Marketing

Quiz

Skills Reflection Exit Ticket