COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS COURSE
CTE College & Academies-9th Grade Level
Presenter: Betty Sandifer
August 26, 2010
CTE
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
A VIABLE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREERS
Syllabus Highlights
Designed for 9th graders admitted into Career & Technical Education College and
Career Academies
2. Year long, single period course
3. No pre-requisite requirements
4. Required Textbook: Mariotti, Steve, Patel, Neelam, Weixel, Suzanne;
Exploring Careers for the 21st Century, 1st edition, 2010
5. Curriculum comprised of four modules:
Module I - Technology Foundations
Module II - College and Career Exploration
Module III -Basic Financial Literacy
Module IV -Employability Skills
6. Integration of technology application across all modules
7. Career goal development
8. Career portfolio development
9. Guided reflection throughout course
10. Portfolio exit interview/presentation – culminating activity
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Instructional Tools
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Exploring Careers for the 21st Century – Textbook
Interactive
Internet Integration
Promotes Critical Thinking Skills
Promotes Small Group Activities
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Instructional Modules (4)
Website Based Lessons
“What’s Next Illinois” www.whatsnextillinois.org
Transitions: Soft Skills ASCD Educational Services DVD
http://missouricareereducation.org
www.uen.org
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Journal Reflection Questions
Journal Reflection Scoring Rubric
Career Portfolio Scoring Rubric
Portfolio Artifact for Each Module
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Journal Reflection Questions
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JOURNAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What I learned This Week:
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How does the learning relate to my college or career goal?
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Areas In Which I Am Making Progress:
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I Need to Improve In:
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My Goal for Next Week:
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What I Enjoyed Most This Week:
Name:_________________________
Period:________________________
Date: _________________________
Module:_______________________
Related Activity Title:________________________
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Portfolio Artifact List - Module II
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MODULE II: COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION
Lesson Artifacts
Interest Profiler
Career Interest Areas Chart
(Career Clusters)
Values Clarification Worksheets
Interest Inventory Worksheets
Social Inventory Worksheet
Job Profile Worksheet
Informational Interviews
Basic Skills Survey
Changing World Changing Careers Worksheet
College Budget
College and Career Vision Statement
CPS Four Year High School Plan
www.whatsnextillinois.org
High School Graduation Requirements
www.whatsnextillinois.org
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Portfolio Artifact List - Module III
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MODULE III: BASIC FINANCIAL LITERACY
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Lesson Artifacts
Career: Labor You Love Worksheet
Budget: Don’t Go Broke
Budget Collage
Bank Comparison Poster
Bank Comparison Worksheet
How To Use A Checkbook Worksheet
Checking Account handout
Saving And Investing Handout
Financial Planning: Your Road Man Worksheet
Consumer Fraud Topics
Consumer Fraud Presentation Rubric
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Portfolio Artifact List - Module IV
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MODULE IV: COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATIPON
Lesson Artifacts
College and Career Long and Short Term Goals
Career Profiles
Work Skills Assessment Worksheet
Dressing for Success – “ Do’s and Don’ts
Punctually Worksheet – Skills for Success
First Impression Worksheet
Good First Impression Worksheet
Business Vocabulary Worksheet
Cultural Sensitivity Worksheet
Cultural Common Sense Worksheet
Self Assessment Worksheet
Bottom line People Worksheet
Bottom line Buster Worksheet
Multitasking Pre-Quiz Worksheet
Building Ethical Relationships
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Module II – College and Career Exploration
Outcome
The College and Career Exploration Module will
EXPOSE 9th grade students to CAREER OPTIONS; help them
follow through on an educational plan that will lead to a
desired IT career, while simultaneously encouraging
them to strive academically and practice proficiency
in the use of appropriate basic technology skills.
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Module II – College and Career Exploration
Career Awareness
Lesson Plans
What Makes You Tick?
Research Career Options/Career Clusters
www.whatsnextillinois.org
Follow prompt for login access code; select “educator/counselor”, click
on “Resources”
Objective: Student will become more aware of character traits and
related career interests.
Completion
Time
2-50 min
Sessions
IT Skill/s
INTERNET
Printer
Word
Processing
Other Skills
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Assessment
Tools
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Resources/Materials
Assignments
Worksheet: “What Makes
You Tick”
Chart – Interest Areas
Internet Access
Complete:
Interest Profiler
What Makes You Tick
Portfolio Artifact
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: Chap.
1;“Recognizing Character
Traits”: pp.11-13
Group Discussions:
Positive/Negative Qualities
Myth/Truth
Journal Reflection
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English
5A – Students who meet this standard can locate, organize and
use information from various sources to answer questions, solve
problems and communicate ideas.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a – Understands and uses technology systems
Lesson 10-1 “Finding Direction from Someone Who Is Lost”
Self Improvement
Employability Soft Skill Preparation
10th Grade Transitions
ASCD Educational Services DVD
Objective: Student will learn the importance of assessing skills and
interests in choosing an appropriate career direction.
3-50 min
Sessions
INTERNET
Printer
Word
Processing
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Worksheets:
Transferable Skills Exercise
Values Clarification
Exercise
Role Play Center Video
Complete Worksheet
Exercises
Portfolio Artifacts
Journal Reflection
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: Chap. 1
Recognizing Your Values
pp. 6-8
Group Discussion
Identifying Work Values
Myth/Truth
Journal Reflection
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English
4B – Students who meet the standard can speak effectively using
language appropriate to the situation and audience.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
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Module II – College and Career Exploration
Lesson 10-2 – Know Thy Self – Self Improvement
Employability Soft Skill Preparation
10th Grade Transitions
ASCD Educational Services DVD
Objective: Student will learn the importance of assessing skills and
interests as they relate to developing long-term and short-term career
objectives.
What Can I Do With A Background In…..?
www.What’sNextIllinois.org.
Follow prompt for login access code; select “educator/counselor”, click
on “resources
Objective: Student will become aware of a variety of career options.
1-50min
Sessions
2-50 min
Sessions
INTERNET
Word
Processing
Printer
INTERNET
Printer
Word
Processing
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Worksheets
Interest Inventory
Social Interest Inventory
Role Play Center Video
Complete Worksheets
Exercises
Journal Reflection
Portfolio Artifacts
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: Personal
Strengths p 9-10
Group Discussions
Showing Your Values
Interests and Careers
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Worksheets:
What can I do with a
background in?
Container with Career
Titles
Internet Access
Complete:
Complete Careers Worksheet
Use Internet for Career Search
Group Discussion
Journal Reflection
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: Chap 1,
Internet Career Searches
Team Work
Group Discussions
Portfolio Artifacts
Journal Reflection
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English
3C- Students who meet this standard can communicate ideas in
writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
Career Profile“ p.17,
33,47,63,86
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English
4B – Students who meet the standard can speak effectively using
language appropriate to the situation and audience.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
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Module IV – College and Career Readiness
Outcome
The College and Career Readiness (employability
skills) Module will expose 9th grade students to “real
world” experiences related to obtaining and
maintaining a job; while simultaneously encouraging
them to strive academically and to practice proficiency
in the use of appropriate basic technology skills.
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Module IV – College and Career Readiness
Career Awareness
Lesson Plans
Lesson 10-3 – Career Planning
Long Term Goals
Employability Soft Skill Preparation
10th Grade Transitions
ASCD Educational Services DVD
Objective: Student will learn the importance of developing and
maintaining a long-term perspective for his/her career and in
his/her life.
Completion
Time
IT Skill/s
Other Skills
2-50 min
Sessions
INTERNE
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Word
Processing
Printer
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Assessment
Tools
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Resources/Materials
Assignments
Worksheets:
Long Term Plan
Pre-Quiz
Begin with Decisions
Role Play Center Video
Complete Pre-Quiz
Complete Worksheet
Develop Long Term Plan
Portfolio Artifacts
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: “Analyzing
Employability Skills”
pp. 15-17
Myth/Truth
Web Extra
Transferable Skills
Career Profile
Journal Reflection
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English Language Arts
4B – Students who meet the standard can speak effectively
using language appropriate to the situation and audience.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
Lesson 10-4: Dressing for Success
Self Improvement
Employability Soft Skill Preparation
10th Grade Transitions
ASCD Educational Services DVD
Objective: Students will learn the importance of dressing
appropriately in the work place and how it is a sign of
professionalism and respectfulness.
2-50min
Sessions
INTERNE
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Word
Processing
Printer
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Worksheets:
Pre-Quiz
Do’ and Don’ts
Anecdotes
Role Play Center Video
Complete Worksheets
Exercises
Journal Reflection
Portfolio Artifacts
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century, Chap.1
Appearance/Attitude
p.14
Group Discussion
Journal Reflection
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English
3C- Students who meet this standard can communicate ideas
in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
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Module IV – College and Career Readiness
Lesson 10-5 Proper Work Place Attendance
Self Improvement
Employability Soft Skill Preparation
10th Grade Transitions
ASCD Educational Services DVD
Objective: The students will learn the importance of workplace
punctuality and attendance.
3-50 min
Sessions
INTERNET
Word
Processing
Printer
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Worksheets
Pre-Quiz
Quote/Anecdotes
Role Play Videos
Self Assessment
Complete
Worksheet
Exercises
Portfolio Artifacts
Journal Reflection
Exploring Careers for the 21st
Century, Chap. 6
Skills for Success
pp.93-99
Group Discussions:
Career Tips
Myth/Truth
Standards
ILS: Stage I English
Students who meet the standard can speak effectively
using language appropriate to the situation and
audience.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
Lesson 10-6 Working Hard or Hardly Working
Self Improvement
Employability Soft Skill Preparation
10th Grade Transitions
ASCD Educational Services DVD
Objective: The students will learn the importance that employers place
on having employees who get their work done on time by working hard
and working with efficiency, intelligence, creativity and, ingenuity.
3-50 min
Sessions
INTERNET
Word
Processing
Printer
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Worksheets:
Pre-Quiz
Work Skills Assessment
Quote/Anecdote
Charade Scenarios
Work Place Role Play
Video Vignette
Complete
Worksheet
Exercises
Group Discussions
Portfolio Artifact
Journal Reflection
Exploring Careers for the 21st
Century, Chap 15, Being a
Successful Employee pp.266268
Group Discussion
Meeting Your
Employer’s
Expectation
Career Fact
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English
3C- Students who meet this standard can
communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety
of purposes
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology systems
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Module III – Basic Financial Literacy
Outcome
The Basic Financial Literacy Module will help students
develop financial literacy through experience with
budgeting and money management and show the
relationship of finances to life and career goals;
while simultaneously encouraging them to strive
academically and to practice proficiency in the use of
appropriate basic technology skills.
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Module III – Basic Financial Literacy
Did you know?
“Rule of 72”
To find out how fast your money will accumulate at
different interest rates, follow the “Rule of 72.” When
you divide the number 72 by the interest rate, the
answer tells you how long it will take your savings to
double. For example, at 6% your money will double in
12 years (72÷ 6).
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Module III – Basic Financial Literacy
Basic Financial Literacy
On-line Lesson Plans
Completion
Time
Career Unit: Career Goals And Finances
This unit is intended to help students understand that their education
and career choices are directly related to the standard of living they
will have in the future. They will see that sometimes it takes money to
make money and that they need to plan NOW to make things happen
in their futures.
Objective: Student will be able to identify various forms of income
and analyze factors that affect income.
www.uen.org (Click on Financial Literacy)
www.uen.org/k12educator/corelessonplans.shtml
General Financial Literacy Lesson Plans
K-12 Core Lesson Plans
Utah Education Network
Utah Curriculum Resources
Utah State Office of Education
Financial Literacy Unit 2004
5-50 min
Sessions
Budget: Don’t Go Broke (NEFE)
Budgeting and Money Management
This unit is intended to teach students how to budget their money.
They learn how taxes affect the money they earn, how much they
really have, they track where it goes, and figure out a plan for what is
left.
Objective: Student will be able to describe the role of planning and
maintaining a balanced budget.
5-50 min
Sessions
IT Skill/s
Other Skills
Assessment
Tools
INTERNET
Printer
Word
Processing
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
INTERNET
Printer
Word
Processing
Spreadsheet
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Resources/Materials
Assignments
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: Chap.20:
Money Management:
Why We Use Money
Comparing Financial
Needs and Wants
Setting Financial Goals
pp.365-372
Group Discussions:
Getting Started
Why Worry About Money?
Numbers Game
If You Had One Hundred
Dollars
Avoiding the Impulse
Myth/Truth
Journal Reflections
On-line Lesson
Worksheets:
Listening & Learning Log
Career: Labor You Love
Sections 1,2,3
Career PowerPoint
Teacher “Help” Sheet
On-line Lesson
View PowerPoint
Group Discussion
Complete Worksheets
Portfolio Artifact
Journal Reflections
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century: Chap.20:
Managing a Budget
pp372-378
Group Discussions:
Monthly Budget Chart
Ways to Increase Income
Tech Connect
Career Profile
Portfolio Artifacts
Journal Reflections
On-line Lesson
Worksheets:
Listening & Learning Log
Budget: Don’t Go Broke
Teacher “Help” Sheet
On-line Lesson
View PowerPoint
Group Discussions
Complete Worksheet
Portfolio Artifact
Journal Reflection
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English Language Arts
5A – Students who meet this standard can locate, organize
and use information from various sources to answer
questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a – Understands and uses technology systems
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Module III – Basic Financial Literacy
Budgeting and Checking
When student actually experiences a practical application of the
concepts they have learned, it becomes real to them. This activity
helps them incorporate several skills and concepts at once.
Background for Teachers:
When we have discussed needs, wants, values, budgeting, spending,
saving, banking, and check writing. Each of these components is
present in this simulation.
Objective: Student will be able to describe the role of planning and
maintaining a balanced budget.
Instructional Procedures
Once each of the listed topics have been discussed and reviewed, give
each student or group all supplies. Print the PowerPoint with the
instructions with two slides on a page for a handout, or project it on a
LCD. Students are given three areas to budget for as an office
manager 1- supplies, 2- hardware, 3- desk and chair. (See PowerPoint
for scenario details). Students shop either online or from office supply
magazines to provide equipment for a new office. They must cut out
the items, provide sub totals for each category, figure tax, figure
grand totals, write a check for each category, and create a collage
with all information.
(See student work samples!)
5-50min
Sessions
INTERNET
Word
Processing
Printer
Critical
Thinking
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Quizzes
Career
Portfolio
Artifacts
Journal
Reflection
Rubric
Career
Portfolio
Review
Exploring Careers for the
21st Century, Chap 20;
Analyzing Your Paycheck,
Understanding Your
Paycheck,
Understanding Your Pay
Stub pp. 379-381
Group Discussions
When Will I Get Paid?
Career Tip
Myth/Truth
Journal Reflections
On-line Lesson
Individual /Small Group
Scissors
Glue
11X17 Paper
Markers
2 Blank Checks
On-line Lesson
View Power Point
Complete
Budget Collage
Portfolio Artifacts
Journal Reflections
Budget/Checking
PowerPoint
Standards
ILS: Stage H – English Language Arts
5A – Students who meet this standard can locate, organize
and use information from various sources to answer
questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.
ISTE: Technology Operations and Concepts
6a – Understands and uses technology systems
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Module I – Technology Foundations For Educational
and Career Development
Outcome
The Technology Foundations Module will introduce and expose
9th grade students to key computer literacy and fluency skills; help
them integrate technology principals into their educational
development; to use technology in their educational and future
college and work environments, while simultaneously encouraging
them to strive academically and to practice proficiency in the use of
appropriate basic technology skills.
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Module I – Technology Foundations For Educational
and Career Development
Technology Awareness
Lesson Plans
Completi
on
Time
Lesson 1-1
What technology means—now.
Computers all around us
Objective: Student will become more aware of how deeply embedded is
information technology in our current lives; student will discover many
formats of current “computers."
1-50 min
Session
IT Skill/s
PC
Printer
Other Skills
Critical
Thinking
Listening
Writing
Reading
Resources/Materials
Assignments
Resource Sheet:
Information
Technology Concepts
Study Guide
Chart – Technology in
your Life
Complete the
Definitions
I—The Hard
Stuff I
Microsoft Office 2007”
Essential Introduction
to Computers Com 2,
Com 6, Com 21,
Figure 34
Journal
Reflection
(Things
Technology
Touches)
Assessment Tools
ILS: Stage H – English Language Arts
5A – Students who meet this standard
can locate, organize and use information
from various sources to answer
questions, solve problems and
communicate ideas.
ISTE: Technology Operations and
Concepts
6a – Understands and uses technology
systems
Quizzes, Journal Reflections, Notebook
Check
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Module I – Technology Foundations For Educational
and Career Development
Lesson 1-2 – PC Basics
Basic Hardware Facts –the Basic Parts
Parts and Measurement
http://whyitnow.org/ students and parents link
2-50 min
Sessions
INTERNE
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PC
http://www.thrall.org/computerbasics/index.htm plus the quiz
Objective: Student will increase technological jargon literacy as well
ability to research current technology facts and learn online.
Critical
Thinking
Listening
Research
Skills
Worksheets:
Transferable Skills –
What jobs need this
knowledge?
Exercise
Complete the
Definitions I—
Measuring The
Hard Stuff I
Microsoft Office 2007”
Essential Introduction
to Computers Com 4Com 18, Com 21-23
Assessment Tools
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ISTE: Technology Operations and
Concepts
6a-Understands and uses technology
systems
Quizzes: Journal Reflections, Notebook
Check
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Workshop Reflection
• What did I learn in this workshop?
• How does this learning relate to my teaching goals?
• Areas in which I am making progress:
• I need to improve in:
• My goal for teaching this course next fall:
• What I enjoyed most about this workshop:
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Contact Information
Department of College and Career Preparation
Karen Cushing
CTE Curriculum Specialist
kcushing@cps.k12.il.us
Voice: 773-553-1217
Fax: 773 553-3543
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