Careers Working with Careers Working with ChildrenChildren

Careers Working with Careers Working with ChildrenChildren

Do Now: 1/8Complete article entitled: “Secrets of the Super

Rich”. Copy the following questions—DO NOT write on article.

• 1. What was the title of the article?• 2. What was the main idea?• 3.List 3 facts you got by reading this article.• 4. How can you relate to this article?• 5. List 3 vocabulary words.• 6. If you could offer a solution or advice to the

situation in this article, what would it be?

Do Now: 1/21• Complete Study guide from section 22-2 (639) & 23-1

(657) or refer to your notes. Questions 1-5 are in chapter 22 section 1. There are 3 short essay question on the back. Test is next week.

• EQ: What careers are related to Childhood development? What toys and equipment are appropriate to have in a early childhood classroom?

• EDU-HGD-2,10: Students will make informed career decisions that reflect personal, family, and career goals. Students will identify appropriate materials and equipment for a child care center.

Bellringer• List at least 2-3 reasons why you

would like to work with young children.

EQ/ Standard• EQ: What careers are related to

Childhood Development?• Standard: ET-ECE-3: Analyze

career paths within early childhood education and care.

Engagement Question??

• What factors influence career decisions?

• What personal qualities are essential for professional success?– What comes to your mind when you

hear of the word, “careers”? List your answers on a scratch sheet of paper.

Levels of Jobs• Entry level: kinds of jobs many people

take when they first enter a career area.• Paraprofessional: has some education

beyond high school that trains a person for a certain field.

• Professional: Position requires at least a degree from a 2 or 4 year institution. Most people who have professional jobs have advanced degrees such as a Masters.

Characteristics of Being an Entrepreneur

• No boss• Make own rules• Set their own schedules• Make own descions

When making decisions about choosing a

career• Consider the following….

– Interests and values– Aptitudes: a natural talent or

potential for learning a skill– abilities

Gaining Work Experience

• Internship: a job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision.

• Job shadowing: observing someone in their career

• Service Learning: A project in which students volunteer in their community as a graduation requirement.

• Work Based Learning: Programs that offer students the opportunity to combine in school and on the job learning.

Analyzing a Career• 8 factors to consider when choosing a

career…– Tasks and Responsibilities– The work with people, information, or technology.– Work environment– Working hours– Aptitudes– Education & training– Salary & benefits– Career outlook

Lifelong Learners• People who are willing to learn

new information and acquire skills throughout their working lives.

Assignment 1/8• Write a 3/4 page summary about

how technology has changed in the work place.