Session: Context (setup)for This Year’s Work I’ll be painting a picture for you so you know why we are doing certain things…

What you’ll be doing today… You will be examining how the new demands of a 21st century education will be affecting your learning now and in the future You’ll be turning in a reflection piece on information presented- open reflection so need to worry about length. Must be in full sentences. What you’ll be doing today…

Getting to Know Each Other A bit more… Yesterday I asked you to fill out an index card with ONE fact about yourself that most people don’t know We are now going to play Human Bingo Like regular Bingo, the object is to get all the numbers in a line- up, down, or diagonal Object of this game is to match the FACT with the person First person to match one full line- up, down, or diagonally- WINS Getting to Know Each Other A bit more…

Do you know what employers are looking for in an interview Do you know what employers are looking for in an interview? Make a list of the top 5 characteristics employers look for: Why are they looking for these characteristics? The Job Interview…

The Problem with your education so far…The CSTs… Unfortunately you have taken this state test that tests you in what format? The MC test is really limited in critical thinking/problem solving… Let’s take a look at a scenario… I CHOOSE C… The Problem with your education so far…The CSTs…

The Debrief In your partner set up…do the following What are some details you noticed about the interview? How did the employer react to the responses? How should she have answered the questions? What are you thinking right now? The Debrief

Before we get to work…. A Friendly Reminder Some of you will forget the context we are talking about… Some of you will have bad days…MOST of you do not mean any harm.. SO…sometimes you’ll need a reminder… Lions and Cubs Before we get to work…. A Friendly Reminder

The 21st Century is Knocking at your door… You are now going to watch a short video from the WESTPACS Job Fair. You’ll hear employers talk about what they want in new hires Write down the skills they are looking for: WEST PACS Job Fair The 21st Century is Knocking at your door…

What does this mean for you today? SO WHAT? Take 2 minutes to talk to person next to you about what you wrote down: Talk about these questions: Do you have these skills they mentioned? What are some tangible (I can do) steps you can take? What does this mean for you today?

On a half sheet paper with name, period, and date, respond to the following question: How does today’s session change your game plan for the next year? For example: I have to allow a lot of time for all of you to practice these skills on a regular basis. I also have to provide lots of feedback so you can improve on areas of growth. Reflection