Career
Pathway Development Project
Pathway(s)
Addressed:
All
Submitted
by:
Sharon McMullen
Date: April 2001
Age
(s):
6th-8th Grade
Recommended:
online & offline/Teacher directed
Time
frame: 2 days for preliminary activities / Half
or full day of job shadowing
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Alaska
State Content Standards
English/Language
Arts
C. A student
should be able to identify and select from multiple strategies
in order to complete projects independently and cooperatively.
D. A student
should be able to think logically and reflectively in order to
present and explain positions based on relevant and reliable information.
E. A student
should understand and respect the perspectives of others in order
to communicate effectively.
Government
and Citizenship
E A student
should have the knowledge and skills necessary to participate
effectively as an informed and responsible citizen.
F. A
student should understand the economics of the United States and
the state and their relationships to the global economy.
Technology
A A student should be able to operate technology-based tools.
B A student
should be able to use technology to locate,
select, and manage
information.
Employability
A .A student should be able
to develop and be able to use employability skills in order to
effectively make the transition from school to work and life-long
learning.
B.A
student should be able to identify career interests and plan for
career options.
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Overview
Job shadowing is an exciting way to
connect academics and the world of work.
It seems to make class work more relevant to students. Building a partnership between school and the
community enhances the atmosphere of citizenship and responsibility
for students and community members.
Job shadowing also offers students a peek into the world
of work, a "reality check".
The secondary benefit is a bond of mutual respect and appreciation
between teens and community members.
The job shadowing coordinator, usually
the teacher, will visit the website at:
Step-by-step planning is available.
Using this information, the teacher will plan a half day
or full day experience for students. Before the job shadowing experience, students
will spend several days researching pathways and reviewing on
the job expectations.
Objectives
Student will:
Participate in activities that demonstrate job skills and educational
requirements of particular pathways