LESSON PLAN – Looking Ahead
Theme – Myself In Relation To Others
CAREER SKILLS – Self Development
KEY SKILLS – Communication, Problem Solving, Information &Communication Technology,
Improving Own Learning & Performance
WORK RELATED LEARNING – Learning For Work, Learning About Work
COMPETENCIES – *ai, *aii, *aiii, *bi, *bii, *ci, *cii, *di, **ei, **eii, **eiii, **eiv, **ev, **evi, ***fiii,
***fiv, ***hi, ***hiii, ***hiv, ***Iiii, ***Iiv, ***kiv, ***kvi, ****li, ****mi, ****pi
SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREA – English, Social Studies, Personal Development, Technology
Learning Outcomes
By completing this task students will be able to:
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Explore post-16 options.
Recall some of the resources and information available in the (careers) library.
Use career research methods to answer questions.
Preparation and Materials
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Copies of the Activity Sheets (1) and (2) “Looking Ahead” for each students or group of students (can
be photocopied back to back).
Teachers’ Notes for reference.
Access to careers information resources is required.
Method
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Explain the aims of the lesson using the learning outcomes on Activity Sheet (1).
Explain or recap on the various options open to the students after Grade 11.
Explain or recap on the range of materials and information resources available in the (Careers) library.
Divide the students into small groups of 2 or 3.
Give out Activity Sheets (1) and (2) – either one per student or one per group.
Ask the students to complete the quiz using the careers information resources.
Go through the answers to the quiz, asking students where they looked for and found the information.
Ask the students what they learned from the lesson.
Summarise the main learning outcomes.
TEACHERS’ NOTES (1) – Looking Ahead
Answers to Activity Sheets (1) and (2)
Using the following reference books and computer programs available, find the answers to the following
questions. Make a note of the sources used for each answer.
1.
Degree courses can only be taken at university.
FALSE
2.
Applications for most degree, college and diploma courses have to made through the universities and
college admissions.
FALSE
3.
A full time college course will last for 2 years, a part time course will last for 3 or more years.
TRUE
4.
The entry requirements for Mathematics, Physical Sciences and engineering courses are generally
lower than that for arts – related courses.
FALSE
5.
Where could you study medieval studies in Ontario?
Possible answers include: Ottawa University, Queens University, University of Waterloo,
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Where can you find information on working abroad or in the states?
In the States: Petersons Education and Career Centre http://www.pertersons.com/,
http://www.embark.com/
The rest of the World: The Braintrack University Index http://www.braintrack.com/, GradSchools.com
http://www.gradschools.com/, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) http://acdicida.gc.ca/ Career Tips http://www.careertips.com/, Worldwide Classroom
http://www.worldwide.edu/, Canadian Bureau of International Educaiton (CBIE) http://www.cbie.ca/
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Is a visa necessary to work temporarily in the U.K?
Yes
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Name 3 organisations that can provide information on work in the U.K.
British High Commission, British Consulate General,
9.
What are the current requirements offered to candidates applying to study Biochemistry at Ottawa
University?
From CGEP: 70% overall 70% in science and maths courses (combined average).
Specific requirements for all programs: english (603) or francais (601), chemistry (202) general
chemistry or organic chemistry, mathematics (201) calculus 1, physics (203) mechanics or electricity
and magnetism Biology (101) general biology 1
TEACHERS’ NOTES (2) – Looking Ahead
Answers to Activity Sheets (1) and (2) continued
Question 9 continued
Quebec Secondary V: General Requirements: minimum average: 85% overall, 85% in science and
mathematics courses (combined average) one chemistry course (584) one English/francais course,
one mathematics course (536), one physics course (584), one biology course
10. What type of courses do colleges of further education offer?
Vocational courses, fulltime programs, apprenticeship programs, part time programs
11. What are the entry requirements for a college course in computer engineering technology?
You need to have an Secondary school diploma at or above the general level, OR possess a basic
training for skill development (BTSD) level 4 certificate.
12. Give examples of how you might finance your university or college/vocational education course?
Sponsorship, students loan, bursaries. Scholarships, parental help, access/hardship fund
Learning Outcomes: By completing this task you will be able to:
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Explore post-16 options.
Recall some of the resources and information available in the Careers Library.
Use career research methods to answer questions.
ACTIVITY SHEET (1) – Looking Ahead
Using the reference books and computer programs available, find the answers
to the following questions. Make a note of the sources used for each answer.
1
Degree courses can only be taken at university.
2
Applications for most degree, college and diploma
courses have to made through the universities and
college admissions.
True
3
A full time college course will last for 2 years,
a part time course will last for 3 or more years.
True
False
4
The entry requirements for Mathematics, Physical
Sciences and engineering courses are generally
lower than that for arts – related courses.
True
True
False
False
False
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Where could you study medieval studies in Ontario?
6
Where can you find information on working abroad or in the states?
ACTIVITY SHEET (2) – Looking Ahead
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Is a visa necessary to work temporarily in the U.K?
Yes
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Name 3 organisations that can provide information on work in the U.K.
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9
What are the current requirements offered to candidates applying to
study Biochemistry at Ottawa University?
No
10
What type of courses do colleges of further education offer?
11
What are the entry requirements for a college course in computer
engineering technology?
12
Give examples of how you might finance your university or
college/vocational education course?