Career Paths - Mt. SAC ESL · 2019. 3. 25. · Guidelines and Rubric for the Oral Presentation b. Project Proposal Form c. Schedule of Presentations d. Presentation Checklist

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Career Paths

Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department EL Civics

Objective # 32.5

Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language

EL Civics Additional Assessment Curriculum Civic Objective # 32.5 – Career Paths and Job Searches

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Table of Contents

Description of Objective # 32.5

1. Finding the Right Career Path for You a. Who Do U Want 2 B website b. Road Trip Nation website c. Career Conversation d. Career Research Worksheet e. My Future Job

2. Finding a Job Online (Task 1 Preparation)

a. Reading a Job Opening b. Internet Searches c. Job Charting practice

3. Presentation on a Specific Career Path (Task 2 Preparation)

a. Guidelines and Rubric for the Oral Presentation b. Project Proposal Form c. Schedule of Presentations d. Presentation Checklist

4. Notes for Instructors

Notes to the Instructor:

• Use each worksheet to teach and practice career path and employment information. • Assign lots of practice, especially with job charting. • Teach about using Power Point for presenting (the LLC in Building 77 can help). • Teach about presenting skills. • Sign up students to complete in-class presentations. • In a computer lab, students will be tested on finding jobs on the Internet. • Use the wiki website to find additional exercises and practice.

http://elcivics32.pbworks.com

http://elcivics32.pbworks.com/



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Description of Objective # 32.5 Language and Literacy Objectives

• Discuss ways to locate additional employment related information. • Locate information regarding job requirements and licensing agencies. • Summarize and compare information gathered about job requirements. • Make an oral presentation or write an article or letter explaining the requirements of

one occupation of interest to the student. • Research educational and job opportunities and resources using the Internet or other

resources. Testing Task 1: Job Chart (up to 14 points possible) Given a choice of 8 possible occupations, each student will choose 3 different occupations and go online to complete a chart comparing categories of information about the occupations, such as:

• Job responsibilities • Job requirements (education, licensing, prior experience) • Additional employment related information (e.g. salary, skills needed)

Testing Task 2: Oral Presentation (up to 26 points possible) Content (20 points possible) Each student will choose an occupation to research and deliver an oral report to the class. The report should include topics such as: • Job responsibilities • Job requirements (education, license, prior experience) • Expected salary range, benefits, skills • Additionally information from an oral interview with a person working in the occupation

Visual Aid (4 points possible) Each student will make a relevant, appropriate, easy-to-read Power Point presentation.

Effective Speech and Body Language (2 points possible) Each student will use effective voice and body language and will refer to the visual throughout the report while maintaining some eye contact with the audience.

Answers must be correct and comprehensible to count.

28 points total are needed to pass for Intermediate (Level 3&4) students

36 points total are needed to pass for Advanced (Level 5&6) students



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Finding the Right Career Path for You



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Career Exploration Who Do U Want 2 B?

Instructor/Student: Go to this website to explore several careers.

http://whodouwant2b.com/student/pathways Step 1: Take the Quiz It’s just 14 questions, but it will focus your efforts.

Step 2: Watch at least one of the videos.

What did you learn? How did the person find their career pathway? What new words or expressions did you learn? Talk with a partner about the video you saw. Try to give a summary.

Step 3: Explore the Salary Ranges (noted in hourly pay rates)

Click on one of the round buttons. Notice the salary ranges for that work area. Which area pays the least? Which pays the best? What specific job looks like it interests you based on the salary range?

http://whodouwant2b.com/student/pathways



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Career Exploration

Instructor: Show all or part of this introductory video from Season 13 of the Road Trip Nation PBS show: http://roadtripnation.com/watch/public-television/season-13 Ask your students to follow up on their Smartphones in class, on the iPads with a partner, or on their own in a Computer lab.

Road Trip Nation Website http://roadtripnation.com/ This website is an excellent tool for career exploration. There are many, many short video interviews with people in all different kinds of jobs. Features interviews with leaders from all walks of life. Helps people define their own career paths. Helps people gain exposure to many, many careers.

Mini-Worksheet Go to the website. Click on Explore the Interview Archive. Click on Interests. Find 3 “highlight” interviews to watch.

http://roadtripnation.com/watch/public-television/season-13

http://roadtripnation.com/watch/public-television/season-13

http://roadtripnation.com/



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Answer these questions for each interview. 1. What is the name of the person?

2. What kind of work does this person do?

3. What are some words of wisdom from this person? [look for quotes]

4. Would you like this job? Why or why not?



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Everyday conversation Learn to talk about careers

1. Look at the pictures. Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions below with your classmates.

1. What did Tara do last year? 2. Where does Carlos work now?

2. Listen and read. What career does the- counselor suggest? Counselor: What kind of career are you thinking about? Student: I'm just not sure. There are so many choices. Counselor: What kinds of things do you like to do? Student: Well, I volunteered at a hospital last year and I enjoyed that. I'm studying biology now. I like my class and I'm doing well. Counselor: You should think about a career in health care. It's a good field and it's growing quickly.

3. Role-play a career conversation with a partner. Partner A: You're the school counselor. Ask the student about career plans and things he or she likes to do. Listen. Then suggest a career in computer arts. Partner B: You're a student. You are talking to your school counselor. You don't know which career is right for you. You drew some pictures for the school paper last year and you are taking a computer class now.



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Career Research Worksheet Use this guide to help you summarize information about each career that you investigate. You may use this to explore various career choices or to begin to prepare your presentation.

Career Area/ Position:

Describe the work atmosphere, setting and conditions (i.e. indoor, outdoor, many people)

Describe the job responsibilities. What is a typical day like?

What type of education or training is required?

What types of skills are necessary for success in this position?

What is the entry-level pay scale?

What are the opportunities for advancement? What is the future job outlook like?

What kind of people would I be working with?

My overall impression of this job is: I think I could do this job for: □ one year. □ two years. □ five years. □ the rest of my life!



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1. Make a list of several things that you do well.

2. List three possible jobs that you could see yourself doing full-time. a.

b. c.

3. What salary do you want to make?

4. What benefits (medical, dental, vacation time) do you want for your future job?

5. From the possible jobs that you listed above, choose one as the most likely to be done by you. Explain your reasons below. Include reasons such as finances, social, family, education, skills, opportunities, availability, connections, work habits, etc. Please write in complete sentences.

My most likely job:

My reasons:



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Another Career Exploration Website Career Briefs - Facts About Different Occupations

https://www.thebalance.com/career-briefs-525860

This website defines and describes many, many jobs with responsibilities, expected salary level, and how many people work in this type of job.

Sample Excerpt:

https://www.thebalance.com/career-briefs-525860



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Finding a Job Online



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Interpreting Internet Ads Interpret Internet Job Ads Student Name: These job openings were found on the Internet. Practice reading them. Answer the questions below each one.

Please answer these questions: 1. What type of job is this?

2. What company is hiring?

3. What is the education requirement?

4. What are a few job responsibilities?

5. Do you need any experience?

6. What additional skills or abilities are helpful

for this job?

http://www.google.com/



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Please answer these questions:

1. What type of job is this? 2. What is the education requirement?

3. What are a few job responsibilities? 4. What experience is required?

5. What is the company’s name that is hiring?



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Please answer these questions: 1. What type of job is this?

2. What company is hiring?

3. What is the education requirement?

4. What are a few job responsibilities?

5. Do you need any experience?

6. What additional skills or abilities are helpful

for this job?



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Practice Job Charting Using Employment Search Engines

Directions: Using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, type in each URL. Find a job of your choice. Enter the information on the chart below.

1. http://losangeles.craigslist.org Click on “Jobs” or click on the type of job wanted. Then, click on any blue lettered links for a full job description.

2. www.simplyhired.com Enter the job desired in the “Keywords” box, e.g. Retail Manager and Los

Angeles for the “Location.” Or, click on the desired job category in the “Find Jobs by Category” box. Click on the “Search Jobs” button. Scroll down and click on the blue letters to find a full job description.

3. www.jobs.com Enter the job desired in the “Keywords” box, e.g. Retail Manager. Then, click on an

area of the country, e.g. Southwest or California or Los Angeles. Read the job description. Click on “more” if you need more information.

4. http://jobsearch.monster.com/ Enter the job desired in the “Keywords” box, e.g.

Retail Manager and Los Angeles for the “Location.”. Click on “Search”. Click on the individual job title to find out the details for each job.

5. http://www.cbsalary.com Enter the desired salary in the wage box and type the city and state in the next box. This will give you an idea of what jobs are available in certain salary ranges. This site also has lots of information about job searches.

6. http://www.jobs-salary.com/ Enter the job name in the “What” box and the city and state in the

“Where” box. Click on “Search” to see the salary ranges of many different jobs. Click on the “>>” to see information about a particular job.

Using help wanted ads from the Internet, complete the chart below. Find three job openings in your field of interest. Fill in all areas for each job opening. You must answer all four questions for each job opening.

After your complete the chart, attach a printout of all 3 job ads to your paper.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/

http://www.simplyhired.com/

http://www.jobs.com/

http://jobsearch.monster.com/

http://www.cbsalary.com/

http://www.jobs-salary.com/



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Practice Job Charting JOB SEARCH CHART

Be sure to fill in each box. Each box counts in scoring.

Student Name:

JOB TITLE:

1 2 3

What company and where is the job located?

What are the qualifications for the job?

Does the ad mention benefits? If so, what benefits?

How do you apply, or where do you send your resume?

Is salary mentioned? If so, what is the salary?



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Presentation on a

Specific Career Path



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ESU Project Guideline

Career Path Presentation Length of presentation: 8 minutes

Instructions:

1. In English, research a career path which is interesting to you.

2. Find at least 3 different sources of information (at least one of which is an oral interview). For example, an interview with a nurse, a book about nursing careers, and a website that discusses careers in nursing.

3. Paraphrase the information you find into a logical presentation. Be sure to include education requirements, salary range, career satisfaction, and work experience needed.

4. Create a PowerPoint presentation which illustrates what the steps are to a managerial or advanced position in that career. Use a maximum of 12 slides noting all 3 sources.

5. Provide your classmates and teacher with a one-page handout/outline of your presentation. Summarize the information and speak clearly during your presentation. Note the time limit.

6. Be prepared to answer follow up questions from the audience.

Assessment: Scores of 3, 2, or 1 point will be given in each category below:

3 pts. = High (above the expected level) Pass = 14 points or more 2 pts. = Mid (at the right level) No Pass = less than 14 points 1 pt. = Low (needs some improvement)

Your grade will be recorded on your level progress report form. You will be graded on the following categories and criteria:

Category Criteria for Meeting the Mid-Standard Planning & Organization Well organized content with logical transitions; adequate

use of visuals.

Grammar & Structure Used complex sentences accurately in most cases; self- corrected when necessary.

Content Addressed all relevant points in the guideline using adequate paraphrasing of the sources.

Pronunciation & Fluency Showed little native language interference with occasional pauses and good voice projection.

Vocabulary Used vocabulary appropriate to the task.

Non-verbal Communication Maintained adequate eye contact but has a tendency to focus on a select audience; had good posture and some gestures.



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Name:______________________________ Instructor:_____________________________

ID: A0______________________________ Assessor:______________________________

TASK TWO: Oral Presentation CONTENT: PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, IDEAS & INFORMATION

Appropriate, clear and has correct content. All four topics are covered. Ideas are well stated, clearly expressed, well organized and supported with concrete, relevant detail. No inference is required. There may be errors but they do not interfere with meaning.

20 Strong

Notes:

Appropriate, clear and has correct content. All 4 topics are covered. Some ideas may not be well stated. Contains some relevant detail and is adequately organized. May require minimal inference. There may be errors but they do not interfere with meaning.

18 Good

Appropriate and has correct content but may lack clarity. At least 3 topics are covered. Many ideas may not be well stated. May lack appropriate or sufficient detail or clear focus. May require some inference. There may be errors but they do not interfere with meaning.

16 Fair

Correct content but lacks clarity. At least 2 topics are covered. May be unfocused with little or no supporting detail. May require a substantial degree of inference. There may be errors which interfere with meaning but the report can be understood with inference.

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Improvement

Inappropriate, unclear, incorrect, no questions are answered or there is no report.

0 Lack of Effort

PRESENTATION: NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Uses effective speech and body language through most of the presentation and refers to a relevant visual aid.

2 Good

Reads the entire report or speaks too softly to be heard and/or does not refer to or have a visual aid. Body language distracts from the report.

0 Needs

Improvement VISUAL AIDS: POWERPOINT & OUTLINE

Relevant and appropriate and delineates the main points of the oral report. Visual aid is legible and neat if handwritten.

4 Strong

Relevant and appropriate and but may not completely delineate the main points of the oral report. Visual aid is legible but may not be neat if handwritten.

2 Fair

Not relevant, not appropriate, does not delineate any of the main points of the report or is not legible or neat if handwritten or no visual aid(s).

0 Needs

Improvement

TASK TWO SCORE: ___/26



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TASK TWO: Oral Presentation (Continued) Additional Notes

No points assigned CONTENT: GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE

Used varied sentence structures and verb tenses with occasional errors. Strong

Used complex sentences accurately in most cases; self-corrected when necessary Fair

Addressed some points, but had major gaps; little or no paraphrasing. Needs Improvement

CONTENT: Pronunciation & Fluency

Expressed content clearly and smoothly with very little native language interference Strong

Showed little interference with occasional pauses and good voice projection Fair Had some points of hesitation and interference; occasional pauses; needed some clarification to be understood

Needs Improvement



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ESU Project Proposal Deadline: Name:

A career path I will research:

Sources of information I plan to use (at least 3 different sources):

1. Oral interview with: (Name of a person you will interview)

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3. My Interview Questions

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10. Approved by Date



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ESL Level 6 Teacher: Dana Miho SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Career Presentation Schedule (8:30 p.m. ~ 9:45 p.m.)

Day 1: Thursday, December 1 1 Abrego, Lourdes Psychiatric Technician 2 Jiang, Jing Chu (Helen) Navy: IT Technician 3 Zhou Huang, Jose Luis Electrical Engineer 4 San, Sothy Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 5 Monsalve, Angela Respiratory Therapist 6 Xie, Ning (Ivy) Pastry Chef

Day 2: Monday, December 5 1 Tong, Zhuming (Monica) Accountant 2 Rodriguez, Jaime Electrical Engineering Technician 3 Perez, Nora Drug and Alcohol Counselor 4 Chen, Shu Chen (Nico) Banker 5 Espana, Jonathan Social Worker 6 Lu, Yi Fan (Ivan) Blade Sales

Day 3: Tuesday, December 6 1 Aguilar, Elisa Supply Chain Manager 2 Sea, Monica Cosmetologist 3 Flores, Jose Marketing Management 4 Collazo, Martha Nutritionist 5 Miguel, Ivan Auto Mechanic 6 Ahumada, Martha Interior Designer

Day 4: Wednesday, December 7 1 Gravina, Janeth Personal Trainer 2 Gonzalez, Maria (Maru) Registered Nurse (RN) 3 No, Mi Kyong (Mimi) Hotel Front Desk Clerk 4 Fernandez, Maria Kindergarten Teacher 5 De La Pena, Adriana Interpreter

Day 5: Thursday, December 8 1 Ge, Dong (Tony) Navy: Food, Restaurant, & Lodging 2 Albarran, Elias Secretary 3 Medina, Sonia Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 4 Liu, Si Middle School Math Teacher 5 Rivera, Martha Accountant



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Presentation Checklist √

□ has a Title Page with the job title, my name, date

□ includes job responsibilities □ includes education and licensing needed □ includes salary range in this area □ includes information about who I interviewed □ add a photo of the person and his/her name □ includes information about skills needed for the job □ has some interesting pictures of the job □ does NOT have too much text, everyone needs to be able to

read it □ uses large font (about 32 or higher) □ includes a list of references □ checks done on spelling

Please refer to the sample Power Point presentations that your instructor will show you.



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Notes for the Instructor



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Suggested Due Dates for Testing Accounting Advanced Task 1 and Task 2

Tasks Week Task 1: Job Chart Week 4 & Week 12

Task 2: Oral Presentations Week 8 & Week 16



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Subject: Job Charting Each box is scored. All boxes need to be filled in. Up to two points are added for neatness and legibility. Remind students to paraphrase as much as possible, esp. job responsibilities. Subject: Career Path Presentations 1) When giving points on presentations, whole numbers should be used instead of half points.

2) We should focus on content when grading. As indicated on the rubric, no points should be assigned for students' grammar and pronunciation. Evaluation and comments for grammar and pronunciation should be indicated separately as designated on the back side of the rubric.

3) It is not necessary for students to use specific citation formats (MLA, APA, etc.) when reporting sources of information. They should simply list sources (e.g. interviewee's name, websites, and book/magazine titles) on their PowerPoint slide similar to the example below:

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Career Paths - Mt. SAC ESL · 2019. 3. 25. · Guidelines and Rubric for the Oral Presentation b. Project Proposal Form c. Schedule of Presentations d. Presentation Checklist