Education and Careers
Overview
In this module, all reading, writing, speaking, and listening assignments focus on educaiton and careers.
Objective
In this module, our topic is Careers and Education. We will discuss your career goals and the education you need to meet those goals. The theme of the first part of the module is education. The theme of the second part of the module is career with a focus on resume writing and interviewing.
Objectives
- To increase academic vocabulary
- To become familiar with college majors and career paths
- To gain reading skills through reading academic catalogues and websites
- To improve listening skills by listening to professional speeches
- To build speaking skills by participating in practice interviews
- To learn vocabulary and writing skills needed for resume writing and interviewing
Education Focus
Education
Journal and Discussion Assignment
Write about your educational goals. Discuss what your educational goals are and your plan to reach those goals. Be prepared to discuss these goals with classmates.
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Reading and Journal Assignment ("A Guide to Different Types of College Degrees")
Read the article Guide to Different types of College Degrees by Josh Moody in US News and World Report. After reading the article, enter the following words and definitions into your vocabulary journal: Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorite Degree, Professional Degree.
- Journal Assignment- In your journal, discuss the type or types of degrees you plan to pursue. Tell why the degree is best for you.
Reading Assignment ("A Guide to College Majors")
Read the article "A Guide to College Majors" by Josh Moody in US News and World Report. (U.S. News Guide to College Majors | Best Colleges | US News.)
- Keep notes on the assignment so that you can complete a presentation and writing assignment at the end of the module.
- Take the assessment test about choosing a major.
- Discussion - With classmates, discuss the results of your test an your thoughts on college majors.
Reading Your College Catalogue
Explore the college catalogue from your college or university, paying close attention to programs offered. Explore those programs that interest you. Choose two. Review the requirements for each. Be prepared to discuss with your classmates the differences (how the programs are different) and similiarities (how the programs are the same) of the programs.
Class Presentation and Paragraph Assignment
For this assignment, you will present to the class your educational plan. You presentation should be 5 to 10 minutes long. Your presentation must include
- Your major (or the major you are considering) and the reasons you chose your major
- The type of degree or degrees you are seeking
- If you have not decided, you should tell the degree (degrees) you are considering.
- Your plan for completing your degree
- How many courses will you take each semester?
- When do you plan on graduating?
Paragraph Assignment
- With you presentation, you should submit to your instructor one paragraph discussing the reasons you have chosen your major or field of study. Your paragraph should have a topic sentence, at least three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
Career Focus
Alternative Reading Assignment if assignment in Module is too difficult: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/successful-interview, " Advice for Interviewing"
Students shoudl not have trouble accessing the article from the Southwest library since all TBR students have access to all libraries; however, I am including a copy of the article.
In this section the focus will be on careers and skills needed to be successful in your chosen field.
Reading Activity
- Read "Interviewing for Career Success" written by David Thaler in Journal of Personal Finance.
- Journal Assignment -Choose three of the sample interview questions and answer in paragraph form. You should have three paragraphs for this assignment. Also be prepared to role play both the interviewer and interviewee in class assignments.
Listening Activity
- Listen to the Ted Talk "Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are."
- After you have listened to the interview, answer questions on Listening Comprehension in the Assignment box. You may need to listen to the Ted Talk more than once.
- Journal Assignement -
After listening the Ted Talk about body language, respond to two or more of the questions below.
- To what extent do you think body language is important during an interview in important? Why?
- How much do you personally use body language to communicate?
- How does your native culture use body language? How is it different from others?
- What do you think about eye contact? When is it a positive thing and when can it be seen as negative?
- How much do you notice other people's body language?
- How can the information learned in this listening activity help you when you interview for a job?
Thaler, David. "INTERVIEWING FOR CAREER SUCCESS." Journal of Personal Finance, vol. 4, no. 1, 2005, pp. 26-46. ProQuest, https://search-proquest-com.elib.southwest.tn.edu:3443/docview/198919483?accountid=28717.
Pascual, Paola, "Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,"[TED TALKLesson],TED, May2017.
Career Writing a Resume
Resume Writing Assignment
For this assignment, you are to write a resume. This is to be a resume for you to use at this time if needed. You will also be able to add to it and use it as you continue your education and gain job experience. You should have the headings or categories listed below in your resume, but you can also add additional categories.
- Name and information such as email address, mailing address, and phone number
- Career Goal
- Work Experience
- Education
- Skills
Resources for Writing a Resume
- Resume Writing Lesson (https://www.oercommons.org/courses/resume-writing-3/view)
- Career Services at your college
- https://www.oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/80874