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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 1 CHAPTER 1 LEARNING ABOUT WORK 1.1 Why People Work 1.2 Work Experience Education LESSONS
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 2 Preview Do people (customers) respond to you differently than when you are not at work? How?
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 3 Thoughts on Work “Work and play are words used to describe the same thing under differing conditions.” ~Mark Twain What is a leisure activity? What is work? Can the same activity mean both? How about enjoyable/satisfying vs. dull/boring? Examples?
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 4 LESSON 1.1 WHY PEOPLE WORK Discuss reasons why people work Define the terms work, occupation, and job OBJECTIVES
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 5 Working People’s views about work vary greatly. Most Americans feel: work is important work is part of well-rounded life they like the work they do So why do people work? (share some ideas – brainstorm @ table)
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 6 Reasons to Work (7 reasons) Earn money NEEDS: food, shelter, clothing WANTS: comfort, enjoyment, security What’s the difference? Social satisfaction We are social creatures! The work environment allows people to: Give/Receive understanding and acceptance Lesson 1.1
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 7 Reasons to Work cont’d Positive feelings Sense of accomplishment Feeling of self-worth This comes from knowing that other people pay you for your skills! What kinds of work tasks have you done?
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 8 Reasons to Work (continued) Prestige The admiration of society What occupations do you consider to have more prestige/status? Why? Personal development Provides opportunity to learn and grow Contributions to health Mental/Physical health People who are active and happy in their work tend to feel better Self-expression Suited to our interests (what we like), and abilities and talents (what we do well)
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 9 Work, Occupation, Job Work: an activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society. ** May be Paid or Unpaid (types) Examples: schoolwork, homework, household work, volunteer work, what else? Grading papers, creating lesson plans, attending meetings, teaching Occupation: the name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay. ** Not the same as career!! Occupations are learned on the job and in educational and training programs Examples: keyboarding, filing, maintaining records, placing phone calls, scheduling meetings, what else? teacher, chemical engineer, accountant, photographer Lesson 1.1
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 10 Work, Occupation, Job (continued) Job: a paid position at a specific place or setting. working at a doctor’s office, in a mine, at a store, in a school, at home, in a nursing home, what else? Relationship between Occupation & Job: Occupation is required first. (learned through education/training) Some jobs require no training When these are obtained, occupational training may follow. (being trained on the job) Most people change jobs a number of times. Leave a job at State Insurance to work at Merchants Bank and maybe later work at Mercy Hospital – Still having the same Occupation! (ie: Auditor) Some people change occupations and never leave their job Work as Salesman at Condo Resort, then later work as General Manager at Condo Resort.
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 11 RELATIONSHIPS AMONG WORK, OCCUPATION, AND JOB Lesson 1.1 Unpaid WorkPaid Work A group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay. Occupation A paid position for work done at a specific place or setting. Job Activity directed towards a goal that produces something of value.Work
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 12 ACTIVITY Worksheet: Work, Occupation, Job Complete on own Share in groups Share with class Due
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 13 LESSON 1.2 WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Name three types of work experience education Identify the benefits of work experience education SCANS SKILLS: Knowing How to Learn, Self-Management, Responsibility, Self- Management OBJECTIVES
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 14 Work Experience Programs Purpose: Provide opportunities for students to explore or participate in work as an extension of the regular school environment 1. Cooperative (co-op) Career and Technical Education (CTE) – School-to-Work/Internship Students learn specific occupational skills for employment Occupational Skills: skills needed to perform tasks or duties of a specific occupation. Occupations are found in 16 different career clusters, which are divided into 2 or more pathways. Lesson 1.2
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 15 Work Experience Programs (continued) CTE continued: Training Station/Work Site: student’s place of employment Training Agreement: outlines the student, supervisor, and coordinating teacher’s responsibilities. Training Plan: describes the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be developed by the student. 2. Work-study Develops Employability Skills: general work habits and attitudes required in all jobs. punctuality, attendance, dependability, cooperation
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 16 Work Experience Programs (continued) 3. Exploratory Work Experience Education Provides students with opportunities to observe work and to try out various work tasks. (job-shadowing) Concerned with career guidance rather than the development of occupational or employability skills Career Guidance: assisting students in career planning and decision making.
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 17 Benefits Of Work Experience (7) You can learn occupational skills. acquire skills through on-the-job training in actual work setting qualifies you for higher starting pay You can develop employability skills. develop attitudes and habits that employers expect You can establish a work record. ”You can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job!” Gain valuable work experience You can earn while you learn Earning money gives you a sense of accomplishment Save for future expenses: education, independent living Lesson 1.2
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 18 Benefits Of Work Experience (continued) You can discover career interests and goals. Find out the type of career you want You can recognize the relationship between education and work. Work experience can provide you with something you may be missing at school You can remain employed after graduation. May be offered a permanent job Hiring someone who is already trained is beneficial for both the employer and the employee!
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 19 Chapter 1 Assignment: Terms, pg. 15 Questions 16, 17, 19, 20 (pg. 15) Split into groups of 3 Come up with a 2-3 minute skit that shows someone doing work (can be paid or unpaid) but ALSO shows at least 2 benefits of work experience. You have 15 minutes to complete skit. GO! Present skits
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© 2003 SOUTH-WESTERN PUBLISHINGCHAPTER 1Slide 20 WORKING Career Success for the 21 st Century by Larry J. Bailey Click on the title below to view the presentation for the next chapter. CHAPTER 2 THE JOB AHEAD
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