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College and Career Lesson Resources

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The lessons in the Self-Directed Learning domain focus on the following topics:

   Entrepreneurship

   Interests/Hobbies

   Career Awareness

   Portfolio Building

   Resume Building

   Work Ethic

   Effective Oral Communication

   Leadership

   Effective Written Communication

Why Is It Important To Have A Career Development Plan?

Cynthia L. Miller, Ph.D.

Career development is a lifelong pursuit of answers to the questions: Who am I? Why am I here? and What Am I Meant to Do With My Life? Career planning is a critical step and is essential to your success.

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Career Awareness

Career Awareness

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can name five different community workers where I live.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Effective Written Communication

Effective Written Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can write a letter to a friend or relative.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Entrepeneurship

Entrepeneurship

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can explain the duties of several types of careers.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Interests/Hobbies

Interests/Hobbies

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can identify three of my interests/hobbies.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Leadership

Leadership

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can describe a good leader.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Oral Communication

Oral Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can speak with good manners in a small group.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Portfolio Building

Portfolio Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can create two artifacts to put in my career portfolio with an adult's help.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Resume Building

Resume Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can define the word resume.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can do chores and school work without being told.

GRADE LEVEL

K-2

Career Awareness

Career Awareness

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can talk to three adults to discover why they chose their careers.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Effective Written Communication

Effective Written Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can write a formal letter to a business person.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Entrepeneurship

Entrepeneurship

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can explain the components of working business.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Interests/Hobbies

Interests/Hobbies

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can explore new hobbies and interests.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Leadership

Leadership

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can identify three skills or traits of an effective leader.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Oral Communication

Oral Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can explain 5 habits of good oral communication.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Portfolio Building

Portfolio Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can create two artifacts to put in my career portfolio.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Resume Building

Resume Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can identify the parts of a resume.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can describe three work habits that are important both at school and at home.

GRADE LEVEL

3-4

Career Awareness

Career Awareness

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can describe information gathered from my career research.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Effective Written Communication

Effective Written Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can complete a form using my personal information.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Entrepeneurship

Entrepeneurship

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can explain what an entrepreneur is and provide examples of businesses that interest me.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Interests/Hobbies

Interests/Hobbies

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can examine one career where my interests/hobbies would be useful.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Leadership

Leadership

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can interview a leader to learn how he/she applies skills and traits to effectively lead others.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Oral Communication

Oral Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can participate in an oral discussion where various opinions are presented.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Portfolio Building

Portfolio Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can organize my portfolio to reflect my skills, talents, and interests towards a career goal.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Resume Building

Resume Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can create a list of tips for writing a good resume.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can explain attitudes and work habits helped have helped others be successful at work.

GRADE LEVEL

5-8

Career Awareness

Career Awareness

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can synthesize information gathered from my career research and present my findings.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Effective Written Communication

Effective Written Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can accurately complete a job application.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Entrepeneurship

Entrepeneurship

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can evaluate the needs and wants of my local community to identify an entrepreneurial venture that could be success in my community.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Interests/Hobbies

Interests/Hobbies

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can analyze how my interests/hobbies will impact my future choices.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Leadership

Leadership

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can give three examples of how leadership traits match or don't match my personality.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Oral Communication

Oral Communication

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can orally describe two of my strengths in a public forum.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Portfolio Building

Portfolio Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can update my career portfolio and look at postsecondary options that relate to my career goals.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Resume Building

Resume Building

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can write a resume that includes my qualifications, skills and work-related experience.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

Work Ethic (Professionalism)

College and Career

Learning Target: 

I can provide evidence of my strong work ethic.

GRADE LEVEL

9-12

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