Career and Technical Education Giving Students the Edge

Identifying Abilities Talents CTE Introduction Career Development Activity Identifying Abilities Talents

Giraffes Don’t Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVzblgpqQnk

Read “The Crayon Box That Talked” by: Shane DeRolf Optional Activity Read “The Crayon Box That Talked” by: Shane DeRolf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyyiAy30v6Y If you buy this book you can scan the pages. Check copyright.

Definitions Ability - What one is able to do, the power to perform a specific task. Talent - Superior, apparently natural ability in the arts, sciences, or in the learning or doing of anything. Have students write the definitions for ability and talent in their workbooks.

Activity Have students match the definitions with the pictures and rank themselves as you facilitate the discussion. Remind them that no one will be high or low in every category. Encourage them to be thoughtful and realistic with their answers.

Definition Skill: Expertness which is developed through training or practice. 1. Have five students use posters to introduce the equation known as the Arithmetic of Success. 2. Have students stand in the order they think the equation should look.

Arithmetic of Success Ability or Talent + Training / Practice = Skill

(Varies with the individual) Arithmetic of Success Ability of Talent (Varies with the individual) + Training / Practice = SKILL

Arithmetic of Success Soccer + Join community team Practice = School Team

Better at drawing Cartoons Arithmetic of Success Draw Cartoons + Take a drawing class Practice drawing = Better at drawing Cartoons

Arithmetic of Success Mechanic + Take auto classes Work weekends with = Certified Mechanic

Arithmetic of Success Play the Piano + Take piano lessons Practice Recitals = Better at Piano

Arithmetic of Success 1. Select a talent you want to work on. 2. Complete the Arithmetic of Success worksheet.

The Pound Theory Developing Skills Why everyone is special This video is purposely designed to be silly and it sets a great tone for the activity. Have fun introducing it by saying something like, “This is probably the corniest video that you’ll see in school this year, but I guarantee that you’ll enjoy it and remember the ideas it teaches.