GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS EDUCATION CAREER PLANNING AND DIGITAL PORTFOLIO #0541

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1 BERKELEY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS EDUCATION CAREER PLANNING AND DIGITAL PORTFOLIO #0541 Curriculum Guide September 2004 Dr. Richard G. Bozza, Superintendent Mrs. Judith A. Rattner, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Kjetsaa, District Supervisor Developed by: Joseph Hubert Karen Rusin This curriculum may be modified through varying techniques, strategies, and materials, as per an individual student s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Approved by the Berkeley Heights Board of Education at the regular meeting held on 9/23/04.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Philosophy and Rationale...1 Course Proficiencies...2 Course Objectives...2 Student Proficiencies...4 Methods of Evaluation...5 Course Outline/Student Objectives...6 Resources/Activities Guide...10 Suggested Audio Visual/Computer Aids...11 Suggested Materials...12 Addendum: * Resources for Students...12 Resources for Teachers...12 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Language Arts Literacy New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Mathematics New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Technology Literacy New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills *New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards can also be viewed at

3 PHILOSOPHY/RATIONALE Career Planning/Digital Portfolio, a self study and planning process, provides students with a greater understanding of career possibilities and career direction. Students will explore their wants, needs, and values, in a self-assessment process, as they explore career path possibilities. Each will use a variety of approaches in their career exploration, including technology, multimedia, career study tours, and guest speakers to develop an understanding of how to move in a career direction. Students will identify the needs of employers, research career ladders, and investigate occupational clusters as they develop goals and formulate a potential career plan. The completion of the course will lead to more self-confidence having explored career directions and taken responsibility for educational and career decisions that affect their life and direction. To assess and document a student s progress toward a career, each student will prepare a digital portfolio that exposes his or her accomplishments in a format viewable by college admissions and employers. Their best work including writing samples, audio presentations, video clips, digital images, and computer generated presentations can be presented in an all-inclusive format. Copies can be reproduced in digital format as required. This portfolio remains a tool for students to utilize during the four years of high school and beyond. Career Planning/Digital Portfolio is an essential course for all students. This semester offering is open to 9 th -12 th grade students earning 2.5 credits. This course addresses standards and strands from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills, as well as selected areas of Language Arts Literacy, and Technology Literacy. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 1

4 COURSE PROFICIENCIES COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To understand how a career choice affects lifestyle. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/ A4,5, B10,12, C6, D6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 2. To understand how career planning supports career success. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5, B5,10,11,12, C6, D1,2,6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 3. To discuss realistic career expectations. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5, B10,12, C6, D6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 4. To recognize how assessments can help focus career choices. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5, B5,10,11,12, C6, D1,2,6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 5. To set short-term and long-term personal goals. (3.1/D3, E2; F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5 B10,12, C6, D6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/ A1, B2, E8) 6. To investigate occupational clusters and realities. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5, B10,12, C6, D6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 7. To use practical planning and decision-making tools to develop a personal career plan. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5, B10,12, C6, D6,8; 3.3/D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/ B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 8. To create a digital presentation as a portfolio of personal and educational accomplishments. (3.1/D3, E2, F1,2,3, G1,13; 3.2/A4,5, B5,10,11,12, C6, D1,2,6,8; 3.3/ D2,5; 8.1/A5,6,8,9, B1; 8.2/B2; 9.1/A1,2,3,4,5, B1,2,3,4,5; 9.2/A1, B2, E8) 9. To develop problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and critical-thinking skills. (9.2/A1) 10. To make decisions in a theoretical and practical setting. (9.2/A1) 11. To develop an understanding of the value of a positive work attitude and pride in one s work. (8.2/B2) 12. To identify self-management and organizational skills needed in the career development. (8.2/B2; 3.2/A4) Berkeley Heights Public Schools 2

5 COURSE PROFICIENCIES (continued) 13. To work independently and cooperatively in a safe environment conducive to educational growth. (8.2/B2) Berkeley Heights Public Schools 3

6 STUDENT PROFICIENCIES 1. Prepare a personal inventory checklist. 2. Identify personal wants, needs, and values through interest inventories online and/or hard copy. 3. Investigate occupational clusters and career ladders. 4. Set short-term and long-term life style goals. 5. Identify career choices. 6. Assess and acquire career skills. 7. Gather a personal history including education, work, and social activity. 8. Write an autobiography. 9. Create a college and/or job specific resume. 10. Write a college essay. 11. Complete a sample college application. 12. Participate in a college and/or mock job interviews. 13. Formulate in digital format an educational portfolio to include: writing samples, oral presentations, digital images, video clips, and computer generated presentations. 14. Develop an understanding of the value of a positive work attitude and pride of workmanship. 15. Practice independent and cooperative activities while practicing safe work habits. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 4

7 METHODS OF EVALUATION 1. Completion of textbook exercises and problems. 2. Teacher provided assessment tests and exercises. 3. Teacher prepared worksheets. 4. CD-ROM activities. 5. Computer reports in MS Excel & MS Word. 6. Observation of student work habits. 7. Manipulation of software. 8. Completion of digital portfolio. Berkeley Heights Public Schools 5

8 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE COURSE OUTLINE/STUDENT OBJECTIVES The student will be able to: N. J. Core Curriculum Indicators Standards 3.1 D3 E2 F1,2,3 G1, A4,5 B10,12 C6 D6,8 3.3 D2,5 8.1 A5,6,8,9 B1 8.2 B2 9.1 A1,2,3,4,5 B1,2,3,4,5 9.2 A1 B2 E D3 E2 D3 E2 F1,2,3 G1,13 A4,5 B10,12 C6 D6,8 D2,5 A5,6,8,9 B1 B2 A1,2,3,4,5 B1,2,3,4,5 A1 B2 E8 Course Outline/Student Objectives *(See note at end of outline) I.. Introduction A. Planning For The Future 1. Career expectations 2. Career ladders and trends 3. Occupational clusters 4. Influences on career choices B. Personal Inventory Check 1. Formal personal assessment 2. Informal personal assessment 3. Personal wants, needs, and values 4. Life style goals a. long-term b. short-term 5. Educational proficiency assessment C. Decision Making Process/ Force Field Analysis D. Creating a Career Plan 1. Career identification 2. Evolution a. career cluster to career plan II. Career Skills A. What Employers Look For: 1. Communication 2. Time management 3. Punctuality 4. Organization 5. Decision making 6. Goal setting 7. Resources allocation 8. Safety 9. Employment application skills 10. Teamwork B. My Skills Assessment Profile III. Portfolio A. Methods of Documentation Berkeley Heights Public Schools 6

9 F1,2,3 G1,13 A4,5 B10,12 D6,8 D2,5 A5,6,8,9 B1 B2 A1,2,3,4,5 B1,2,3,4,5 A1 B2 E8 III. Portfolio (continued) 1. Hardware 2. Software 3. File structures 4. Archival methods of documentation B. Creation of a Digital Portfolio 1. Personal data a. personal data table b. family tree demographics c. experience history d. work history e. career history f. social activities history g. autobiography h. college resume 2. Educational portfolio a. academic transcript b. applications c. college essay d. college mock interview e. letters of recommendation f. writing sample (1) persuasive essay (2) biography (3) personal narrative (4) research report (5) analysis paper (6) descriptive essay (7) rubric (8) expository piece (9) critique (10) editorial (11) book review (12) thesis statement (13) comparative study (14) response (15) parody (16) poetry (17) debate notations (18) script (19) letter (a) personal or editor (20) new article/report g. oral presentation (1) speech Berkeley Heights Public Schools 7

10 III. Portfolio (continued) (2) recitation (3) scenario (4) soliloquy (5) performance (6) sales pitch (7) demonstration (8) recording (9) recommendation of teachers (10) interviews h. pictorial presentation (1) collage (2) newspaper article (3) demonstrations (4) forms and documents (5) certifications and license (a) diplomas (6) awards (7) events and ceremonies (8) fine artwork (a) sketches (b) paintings (c) sculptures (d) drawings (9) theater arts (a) acting (b) monologue (c) dancing (d) singing (10) technical drawings (a) blue prints (b) schematics (c) layouts (11) projects (12) creations (13) structures i. video presentation clips (1) demonstration (2) speech (3) recitation (4) performance (5) events and ceremonies (6) theater arts (7) projects (8) creations (9) sales pitch Berkeley Heights Public Schools 8

11 III. Portfolio (continued) (10) interviews (11) recommendations j. computer generated presentations (1) MS PowerPoint (2) MS Excel (3) MS Access (4) MS Desktop Publisher (5) MS Front Page (6) Dream Weaver (7) AutoCAD (8) Pro Desktop (9) Flash (10) Adobe Premier (11) Imovie (12) Adobe Photoshop (13) mm.adobe illustrator 3. Comparative analysis - portfolio types a. career b. educational c. college Note: The New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards can be accessed at Berkeley Heights Public Schools 9

12 RESOURCES/ACTIVITES GUIDE Discovering Your Career (text and career portfolio CD), Text, Ann K. Jordan and Lynne T. Whaley, South-Western Publishing, Berkeley Heights Public Schools 10

13 SUGGESTED AUDIO VISUAL/COMPUTER AIDS Discovering Your Career, Text CD, Ann K. Jordan and Lynne T. Whaley, South-Western Publishing, COIN Online Career Search/Library Computer Software at Berkeley Heights Public Schools 11

14 SUGGESTED MATERIALS Resources for Teachers and Students Web Guide: Your Online Career Search, CD, South Western Publishing Company, Web Sites Berkeley Heights Public Schools 12