UNIT 4. Transition - Preparation for Post-16

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1 UNIT 4 Transition - Preparation for Post-16

2 UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4) Unit 4: Transition Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) LEARNING INTENTIONS By the end of this unit pupils will have had the opportunity to: review, list and record personal skills, qualities and achievements; review steps necessary for career planning; identify methods of recruitment and selection; develop a personal career plan based on relevant information and guidance; identify and select relevant information to complete recruitment documentation (application form/cv); develop interview skills; experience the world of work first hand; and identify opportunities for Lifelong Learning. TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. Pupils review skills and qualities using Activity Sheet 1(a) My ID Card. 2. Class discuss post-16 options open to them using Activity Sheet 4(a) Which Way Now and complete Activity Sheet 4(b) Personal Career Plan Template. 3. Visit from a Careers Advisor to highlight post-16 options and discuss recruitment and selection methods. 4. Pupils explore: Recruitment Methods e.g: online /newspapers/ shop window/job Centre; and Selection Methods: e.g: application form/letters of application/ CV/interviews. See Teacher Briefing Sheets for Methods of Recruitment and Methods of Selection. Pupils read and complete Activity Sheet 4(c) Methods of Recruitment and Selection. 5. Pupils select a job advertisement that interests them. Using Activity sheet 1(a) My ID Card pupils complete Activity Sheet 4(d) Job Application Form and Activity Sheet 4(e) CV Template. 6. Pupils prepare for mock interviews using Activity Sheet 4(f) Qualities Cards See Teacher Briefing Sheet for Mock Interviews and Activities Sheets 4(g)-4(l). 7. To prepare for a work placement and reflect on the experience pupils complete the leaflet Activity Sheet 4(m) Preparation for Work Experience before and after placement. Pupils attend a work placement and review key areas that reflect working life. THINKING SKILLS AND PERSONAL CAPABILITIES Self Management Managing Information Self Management RESOURCES Moving On Progress File available from CCEA Teacher Briefing Sheets for Methods of Recruitment and Selection Teacher Briefing Sheet for Mock Interviews Teacher Briefing Sheet for Stress in the Workplace Activity Sheet 1(a) My ID Card Activity Sheet 4(a) Which Way Now Activity Sheet 4(b) Personal Career Plan Template Activity Sheet 4(c) Methods of Recruitment and Selection Activity Sheet 4(d) Job Application Form Activity Sheet 4(e) CV Template Activity Sheet 4(f) Qualities Cards 47

3 UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4) Unit 4: Transition Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) LEARNING SUGGESTED INTENTIONS TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES 8. Pupils complete Activity Sheet 4(n) Matching Work/Life Balance and Activity Sheet 4(o) Work Motivation using Activity Sheet 4(p) Motivation Cards. 9. Teacher led discussion using Activity Sheet 4(q) Stress in the Workplace Cards and Activity Sheet 4(r) Stress in the Workplace. See Teacher Briefing Sheet for Stress in the Workplace. TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES 10. Pupils revisit their Activity Sheet 4(a) Which Way Now and complete Activity Sheet 4(s) Personal Career Plan Summary and Activity Sheet 4(t) Post- 16 Personal Career Plan. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THINKING SKILLS AND PERSONAL CAPABILITIES RESOURCES Activity Sheet 4(g) What You Do Has Value Activity Sheet 4(h) Tell Me Something About Yourself Activity Sheet 4(i) How You Look Activity RESOURCES Sheet 4(j) Interview Do s and Don ts Activity Sheet 4(k) Mock Interview Questions Activity Sheet 4(l) Mock Interview Feedback Activity Sheet 4(m) Preparation for Work Experience Activity Sheet 4(n) Matching Work/Life Balance Activity Sheet 4(o) Work Motivation Activity Sheet 4(p) Motivation Cards Activity Sheet 4(q) Stress in the Workplace Cards Activity Sheet 4(r) Stress in the Workplace Activity Sheet 4(s) Personal Career Plan Summary Activity Sheet 4(t) Post-16 Personal Career Plan 48

4 UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4) Unit 4: Transition Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET METHODS OF RECRUITMENT What is Recruitment? Recruitment is the employment of new workers. Businesses need to recruit new workers for several reasons: The business has grown To bring in people who have skills they need To replace employees who have left because of retirement, resignation, promotion or dismissal. METHODS OF Online Newspaper Job centre Shop window Notice board Recruitment agency RECRUITMENT e.g. e.g. local and regional newspapers Department for Employment and Learning e.g. local Post Office e.g. advertisement displayed in staffroom e.g. general and sector specific agencies Legal Controls on Recruitment in NI Sex Discrimination Order Forbids discrimination on the basis of gender in employment Disability Discrimination Act Unlawful to treat disabled people less favourably than others in employment Race Relations Order People of all races, colours, nationalities or ethnic origins must be treated equally during the recruitment process Equal Pay Act Women performing the same, or similar work to men must be treated in the same way as men. They must be paid the same Fair Employment and Treatment Order Ensures people of all religious beliefs and political opinions have equal opportunities in employment. 49

5 UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4) Unit 4: Transition Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET METHODS OF SELECTION What is Selection? This is the process whereby the employer chooses the new employee from the list of applicants who have applied for the position. METHODS OF Application form Curriculum VItae Interviews Testing Presentation SELECTION A form which applicants complete, making it easy for applicants to be compared A list of all the applicants qualifications, experience and achievements Employers meet applicants and ask questions to judge how suitable they would be in that particular job e.g. for an Office Clerk position, the applicant may be asked to perform a typing speed test Where the applicant may be given an area to discuss for a set period of time Responsibilities of the employers and employees in the selection process: HONESTY e.g. the employer must present accurate and clear information in the job advertisement; the employee must provide honest information with regard to qualifications and experience OBJECTIVITY the employer has a responsibility to find the best person regardless of any other consideration e.g. religion FAIRNESS the same conditions must be applied to each applicant e.g. the same time allocated, the same questions asked CONFIDENTIALITY both employee and employer must treat information learned about each other as strictly confidential. 50

6 UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4) Unit 4: Transition Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET MOCK INTERVIEWS Teacher explains the three main issues to be addressed: What you do What you say How you look. 1 Circle of Truth Pupils sit in a circle, teacher asks them to: Move if you - have blue eyes - are 1st born - are wearing black shoes - have brushed your teeth - are wearing earrings - like pizza. etc Discuss The interviewer can see the colour of your hair or shoes and that you look neat and tidy. Can they tell, just by looking at you that you are hard working or if you are an honest person? You need to tell the interviewer a bit about yourself. 2 Qualities Activity Sheet 4(f) Qualities Cards What are employers looking for in their workers? Pupils sit in a circle. Place the Qualities face down in the centre. Pupils select one and discuss. Consider how they can prove to an employer they are honest, helpful etc. (they need evidence or examples). 3 What you do Activity Sheet 4(g) What You Do Has Value... Everything you do has value. Everything you do says something about the kind of person you are. Display the following headings pupils make a list. (whole class or group activity). What you do in school What you do in your spare time Pupils try to work out what proof they have to back up what they are going to say about themselves. 4 What you say Pupils complete Activity Sheet 4(h) Tell Me Something About Yourself - Honest...tell the truth - Helpful...helping others/helping at home - Neat and tidy...school uniform/tidy room - On time...always ready for school on time - Hardworking...exams, general school work. 5 How you look You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Activity Sheet 4(i) How You look Look at the pictures and discuss: - Who are they? Where are they going? Where do they work? What job do they do? Is their dress code suitable for the work they do? Going for interview how should you look? Discuss: Neat and tidy Clothes Hair, nails, shoes etc. 6 Interview Do s and Don ts Activity Sheet 4(j) Interview Do s and Don ts Read the case studies. Pupils list the Do s and Don ts. Discuss: Arrival time Nerves how to relax Handshake Eye contact Voice Body language. 7 Demo Interview Activity Sheet 4(k) Mock Interview Questions Using role play the teacher acts out a bad then a good interview - discuss. Pupils in turn, act out a good interview scenario (whole class or in pairs). 8 Mock Interviews Arrange for an employer to host the Mock Interviews. Pupils visit employers premises suitably dressed and prepared for their interview. Employers complete Activity Sheet 4(l) Mock Interview Feedback. 51

7 UNITS OF WORK FOR PUPILS WITH MODERATE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES (KS 4) Unit 4: Transition Preparation for Post-16 (C1, C2, C3, C4) TEACHER BRIEFING SHEET STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE Class discussion to identify examples of stress at home or in school e.g. pressure to get grades, pressure to get homework or classwork completed on time. This information sheet may be used to further develop teacher-led discussion. What is stress? Work related stress has been described as the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them. Symptoms headaches muscular tension backache and/or neckache tiredness and sleep problems digestive problems a raised heart rate skin rashes sweating blurred vision Causes poor working conditions long working hours poor relationships with colleagues lack of job security inflexible working hours too much or too little responsibility Reduce stress by getting active playing sport reading a book listening to music going for a walk 52

8 Activity Sheet 4(a): Which Way Now Select words from the bottom of the page to fill spaces. List examples of each option. S _ H L _ R F_ L _ E _ F E TRAINING FURTHER EDUCATION SCHOOL FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT 53

9 Activity Sheet 4(b): Personal Career Plan Template Where do I want to get to? Where am I now? 54

10 Activity Sheet 4(c): Methods of Recruitment and Selection Which way is best? METHOD OF RECRUITMENT Online Newspaper Job centre Shop window Notice board Recruitment agency METHOD OF SELECTION Application form CV Interviews Testing Presentation Assessment centre From the Methods of Recruitment and Selection shown above, choose the best method for each job shown below. Think about your reasons for choosing them. JOB SURGEON METHOD OF RECRUITMENT METHOD OF SELECTION PLUMBER TEACHER BABYSITTER DANCER TRAINEE HAIRDRESSER PART-TIME CLEANER 55

11 Activity Sheet 4(d): Job Application Form (1 of 2) APPLICATION FORM Name * Please write clearly - all information will be confidential Address Telephone Date of birth Postcode EDUCATIONAL DETAILS Secondary School Attended School Leaving Date QUALIFICATIONS Subject Grade Date Awarded Have you had any positions of responsibility at school? (Prefect, Team captain, etc) Yes No If Yes, please give details: Do you belong to any school clubs, societies or youth organisations? Yes No If Yes, please give details: 56

12 Activity Sheet 4(d): Job Application Form (2 of 2) PERSONAL DETAILS Which hobbies or activities are you interested in? (include clubs, sports and leisure activities) Have you any health problems / conditions? Yes No If Yes, please give details: JOB KNOWLEDGE Have you had any part-time or holiday jobs? Yes No If Yes, please give details: Where are you going on Work Experience? Use this space to say why you are interested in this post and why you are suitable. REFEREE 1 Name REFEREE 2 Name Address Address Signature Date 57

13 Activity Sheet 4(e): CV Template CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Name Telephone number Address Date of birth QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE HOBBIES & INTERESTS REFEREE 1 Name REFEREE 2 Name Address Address SIGNATURE 58

14 Activity Sheet 4(f): Qualities Cards Enlarge each shape to A5 and cut out Good time keeping Honest Reliable Able to work in a team Helpful Hardworking Good manners Able to follow instructions Sensible Clean and tidy 59

15 Activity Sheet 4(g): What You Do Has Value... Everything you do has value. Everything you do says something about the kind of person you are. What you do in school What you do in your spare time 60

16 Activity Sheet 4(h): Tell Me Something About Yourself (1 of 3) NAME Possible Interview Questions About Me... Question: Tell me something about yourself I AM A PUPIL AT I WILL DO EXAMS IN MY FAVOURITE THING IS I AM REALLY GOOD AT I AM NOT SO GOOD AT..., BUT WHEN I AM NOT AT SCHOOL I LIKE TO SOMEDAY I WOULD LIKE TO 61

17 Activity Sheet 4(h): Tell Me Something About Yourself (2 of 3) NAME QUESTIONS ANSWERS Hard Working Describe a time when you had to work very hard at something. Always on time Tell me some of the things you have to be on time for. Team Work Tell me about a time when you have worked as part of a team. Honest How would I know that you are an honest person? 62

18 Activity Sheet 4(h): Tell Me Something About Yourself (3 of 3) NAME QUESTIONS ANSWERS Following Instructions Tell me about a time when you were asked to do a task that you finished really well without asking for help. Helpful Tell me about a time when you have helped somebody without being asked to. Hobbies What do you like to do in your spare time? Strengths What do you think you are really good at? 63

19 Activity Sheet 4(i): How You Look How You Look - The Employee Plan here what you would wear to your interview 64

20 Activity Sheet 4(j): Interview Do s and Don ts READ THE CASE STUDIES Brian has an interview today. He has slept in and is running late. He has lost the letter stating the time and place where he has to go. He can t remember exactly who he has to report to and he hasn t had time to find his suit jacket. He is chewing gum as he didn t get time to brush his teeth. He doesn t think he will get the job. Sara has an interview today. She has been carrying out research on the company and job all week. She has turned up for her interview 10 minutes early and is eager to impress. She even has a good idea of questions she would like to ask at the end of the interview. Sara is wearing her best suit and looks neat, tidy and professional. Can you spot the Interview Do s and Don ts? List them below. DO s DON Ts 65

21 Activity Sheet 4(k): Mock Interview Questions Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Tell me about yourself. What is your favourite subject at school? What are you really good at? What are you not so good at? What do you like to do when you re not at school? Why are you interested in this kind of work? Would you say you re an honest person? Can you give me an example? It is very important to be on time in this job. Are you good at being on time? We are always looking for people who work hard. Tell me about a time when you have worked hard? Q10 Have you any questions you would like to ask? 66

22 Activity Sheet 4(l): Mock Interview Feedback NAME OF INTERVIEWEE DATE LOCATION PERSONAL PRESENTATION BODY LANGUAGE Posture: Eye Contact: VOICE UNDERSTANDING OF THE JOB APPLIED FOR Tone: Speed: ANY OTHER COMMENTS 67

23 Activity Sheet 4(m): Preparation for Work Experience (1 of 2) My Work Placement I am going to: Dates when I will be on placement: I start/finish work at: I need to wear: To get there and home I will: FOLD FOLD Do I Understand more about the day-to-day running of a business? Feel clearer about my career choices? Know the range of skills I need to do a particular job? Know more about the qualifications I need for my chosen career? Understand how I could progress within my chosen career? Have a better understanding of how people work together? Know what employers are looking for when taking on staff? What I thought of the world or work Y E S FOLD School: Name: for Work Experience Preparing N O FOLD 68

24 Activity Sheet 4(m): Preparation for Work Experience (2 of 2) Work Experience dates: What type of work would I like to do? What attracts me to this type of work and what do I hope to gain from my work placement? First things first FOLD FOLD How can I make a good impression? Employers like pupils to take a mature and interested approach to their placement. How can I show an employer I have these qualities? FOLD FOLD You need to wear whatever is appropriate to the type of work you are doing. Complete the table below: Placement at: I would wear: A hairdresser s A garage A bank A hospital A restaurant What will I wear? 69

25 Activity Sheet 4(n): Matching Work/Life Balance This describes the balance between an individual s work and personal life. Below are some examples of how this can be achieved. Match up, by shading the term and definition the same colour. Job sharing Working less than full-time hours Part-time working Working from home by using the telephone and internet Flexible working hours Two or more employees share a job. Teleworking Flexible start and finish times Complementary therapies Massage, aromatherapy and reflexology are offered to employees. Annualised hours The number of hours worked can be spread out throughout the year. 70

26 Activity Sheet 4(o): Work Motivation Choose a job from Activity Sheet 4(q) Stress in the Workplace Pupils select the top 4 factors they feel are most motivating for someone doing this job and place on the shape below. Pupils can use cards or write in their own motivational factors and discuss. 71

27 Activity Sheet 4(p): Motivation Cards TRAINING TEAMWORK MOBILE PHONE FLEXI-TIME PROMOTION PAID SICK LEAVE FREE PARKING FREE TEA AND COFFEE GOOD PAY PAID HOLIDAYS FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP PENSION SCHEME 72

28 Activity Sheet 4(q): Stress in the Workplace Cards (1 of 3) Cut out cards. In pairs pupils rank the job cards in order of how stressful they think the job would be. Report back to the class reasons why the cards have been ranked in that order. Most stressful placed first, least stressful placed at the end. Teacher Judge Computer Game Tester Painter 73

29 Activity Sheet 4(q): Stress in the Workplace Cards (2 of 3) Nurse Surgeon Security Guard Chef 74

30 Activity Sheet 4(q): Stress in the Workplace Cards (3 of 3) Call Centre Operator Architect 75

31 Activity Sheet 4(r): Stress in the Workplace Complete the table below by adding in another factor that would cause stress for the people doing the jobs listed. Choose Ways to Cope with Stress, for each job, from the box at the bottom of the page. JOB NURSE TEACHER COMPUTER GAMES TESTER CHEF TAXI DRIVER FACTORS THAT CAUSE STRESS Too much to do Too much marking Eye strain Late food delivery Long working hours WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS Take regular breaks away from the computer Ensure there are enough staff members on duty Cut down hours Manage time effectively Check and confirm orders by telephone 76

32 Activity Sheet 4(s): Personal Career Plan Summary Name Class Where am I now? What interests, abilities, skills and qualities do I already have? What are my career choices? FIRST PREFERENCE This appeals to me because... SECOND PREFERENCE This appeals to me because... How can I get there? Qualifications required? Types of skills/qualities needed? 77

33 Activity Sheet 4(t): Post-16 Personal Career Plan Where do I want to get to? Where am I now? 78