Integrate personal growth and change into your career development. CM Objective 1.03

Integrate personal growth and change into your career development. CM 1.03 Essential Questions

INTEGRATING GROWTH and CHANGE INTO your CAREER DEVELOPMENT (PS3 INTEGRATING GROWTH and CHANGE INTO your CAREER DEVELOPMENT (PS3. K1 – Google Drive) SUPPLIES NEEDED: Post-it notes (3-5 per student, colored paper for foldables, poster board for groups of 2-3 students per class, markers).   WHOLE CLASS Activity #1: Begin class with group discussion of ways students have experienced personal growth in the last two to five years. Have they grown taller? Have they grown more mature? More patient? More calm? Hand each student two to three post-it notes and have them write down the various ways they have observed their own personal growth. After 3-5 minutes, resume the class’ attention and ask students for some of their examples. After a few have been shared, draw a matrix on the board and ask students to categorize their “growths”….leading them towards the categories of Physical, Social, Emotional and Intellectual.

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle (PS3.K1) Stages of Personal Development The Family Life Cycle as it relates to career change Various Life Roles

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Stages of Personal Development Physical Growth – Emotional Growth - Understanding yourself, your emotions, goals, intentions, responses, behavior and all and understanding others, and their feelings Social Growth - how we develop the ability to deal with other people and different groups in society Intellectual Growth - the measure of how individuals learn to think and reason for themselves in relation to the world around them

A. continued Family Life Cycle Beginning stage - couple only Parenting Expanding stage - childbearing Developing stage Launching stage Mid-years stage Aging retirement stage

Time as a Couple Get to know each other Learn to think and act as a team Learn to rely on each other Make decisions together Housing & Furnishings Education & Careers Money Children

Parental Years When children enter the picture Lasts until children are financially on their own Three parts of Parental years Expanding years Developing years Launching years

Expanding New members are added to the family Focused on home and family life Parents feel tied down at times # of activities parents share together drops drastically

Developing Children enter school More activities focus outside the home Time is limited Share and manage duties well

Launching End of Parental Stage Exit of children from the home Send children out on their own May be lengthened if children return home 50% of young adults live with parents until age of 20-24

The Middle Years Children have left the home Family down sizes to a couple Positive & Negative feelings Empty Nest- home w/ children, grown and gone leaves parents with lost and w/out purpose feelings. New found freedoms are felt by other families

Middle Years continued Volunteer Enjoy hobbies Question their relationship w/ each other Income pressures decrease May care for their parents

Retirement Years Final stage of family development Time for travel, hobbies, relaxation Positive feelings are shared when financially stable. Some fear what they will do w themselves

Stages of Personal Development and the Family Life Cycle as it relates to career change. (PS3.K1) Create Stages of Personal Development foldable with each term, have students define in their own words what the growth is, then create an illustration of the term. Create a family life cycle foldable, illustrating each piece of the cycle and include important information for each stage of the family life cycle and an illustration depicting the stage. A. B.

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Various Life Roles - The various parts of one’s life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc. Personal Leisure - Time free from every-day job responsibilities during which a person can pursue personal interests and hobbies. Community Learner Family Work - Activity directed toward a goal that produces something of value; to exert oneself physically or mentally.

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Various Life Roles Leisure Improves physical wellness, lowers stress and depression, and improve quality of life. Types of leisure activities/hobbies Physical High Speed – Tennis, baseball, etc Physical Low Speed – Golf, video games, etc Cognitive – Reading a book, Suduko, etc Having balance of work, play and leisure in your life will be easier if you: Know your values Identify priorities Reduce unnecessary things Set some goals and make a plan Revisit priorities and goals occasionally Results of over-scheduling leisure time

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Various Life Roles Community Community Responsibilities

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Various Life Roles Learner Education/lifelong learning

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Various Life Roles Family Family responsibilities Parenting/caretaker Home/vehicle maintenance Transportation Financial planning Preparation/planning of meals, clothing and healthcare

A. Growth and change throughout lifecycle continued Various Life Roles Work Work responsibilities Work hours/location Travel Taking work home Working at home Results of over-scheduling work time

Life Roles as they relate to Career Management Life Roles as they relate to Career Management. Discuss the terms Personal Roles, Leisure Time, Community Roles, Learner, Family Roles, & Work Roles. (PS3.K1) Create a tri-foldable with each term, have students define in their own words what the role is, examples listed in PowerPoint, then create an illustration of the term. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Exploring Careers Textbook

B. Good health habits.(PS3.K2) Causes of stress Dealing with stress Factors that impact physical health Benefits of wellness

B. Good health habits continued Causes of stress - a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. Daily activities Illness Life changes Crisis - Sudden, drastic changes in your personal life

B. Good health habits continued Dealing with stress Establish good health habits Physical activity can relieve tension Talk about problems with a trusted individual Keep a positive outlook Be a good time manager Engage in relaxation activities Utilize support systems

B. Good health habits continued Factors that impact physical health Diet/nutrition strategies Weight management Adequate sleep/rest Physical fitness/ physical activity Avoidance of harmful substances (alcohol, drugs, tobacco) Hygiene/grooming

B. Good health habits continued Benefits of wellness Looking and feeling good Improved productivity Improved safety Less absenteeism due to illness/injury Lower health care costs Increased energy level Improved self-concept

C. Personal motivations and aspirations are likely to change with time and circumstances. (PS3.K3)

D. External events often cause life changes. (PS3.K4) Family Changes Occupational Changes Health Changes

D. External events often cause life changes continued Family Changes Marriage - The legal unions of a man and woman as husband and wife. Birth or adoption Family members in need of financial assistance Aging parents in need of care Sandwich generation - Group of people who are caring for both their parents and their children. Death of spouse/family member Receipt of inheritance Separation or divorce - The legal dissolution of a marriage. Boomerang child

D. External events often cause life changes continued Occupational Changes - Changes in job status. Starting a career Changing jobs Starting your own business Becoming unemployed/laid off/reduction in force - The employment of fewer people. Being promoted/demoted Lifelong learning Transfer

D. External events often cause life changes continued Health Changes Becoming disabled Growing older Chronic/terminal illness Fitness/diet plans Smoking/alcohol use

Good health habits External events often cause life changes. Create a tri-foldable with each life change term, have students define in their own words what the change is, examples listed in PowerPoint, then create an illustration of the term.

E. Assistance and other resources. (PS3.K5) School resources Community resources Governmental influences pertaining to life roles

E. Assistance and other resources continued School resources Social services provider Guidance counselor Mentor - A trusted advisor Child nutrition services

E. Assistance and other resources continued Community resources Department of social services Mental health Job/career centers Employee assistance programs

E. Assistance and other resources continued Governmental influences pertaining to life roles Family Medical Leave Act Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Medicare/Medicaid Workers’ Compensation Unemployment insurance Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Age Discrimination Act of 1992 Americans with Disabilities Act Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Fair Labor Standards Act

F. Adaptability and flexibility when initiating or responding to change. (PS3.K6) Feedback - A listener’s response that tells a sender that the message is understood. Criticism - Giving feedback on the merits and faults of something or someone.

F. Adaptability and flexibility when initiating or responding to change continued Feedback Positive feedback Negative feedback - Not constructive or helpful.

F. Adaptability and flexibility when initiating or responding to change continued Criticism Constructive criticism - Criticism that is presented in a way that can help you learn and grow. Ex: “If you lift with your knees instead of your back, you’re less likely to get injured.” Destructive criticism - Points out faults and directly attacks their owner. Ex: “You’re not trying hard enough.” Responses to criticism – defensiveness - Putting up an emotional guard against negative opinion.