Grade 8
Term 3
WORLD OF WORK
Miss. A. Ferguson
LESSON 1:DEFINING INTERESTS AND ABILITIES
Interests: the things you like or enjoy doing. When you're
interested in something, you're more likely to want to
learn more about it and do well in it, leading to greater
fulfilment in your future endeavours (studies in school
and after school as well as in your future career).
Abilities: Abilities include the skills and talents you
have. You tend to perform better in subjects that
match up with what you're naturally good at.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SKILLS AND TALENTS
TYPES OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO
DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
FOUR CATEGORIES OF LEARNING:1
pRACTICAL ACTIVTIES:
USING YOUR HANDS AND APPLYING WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT IN REAL LIFE. INCLUDES
SOLVING PROBLEMS, DOING THINGS, CRITICAL THINKING. lINKED TO THE FOLLOWING
SUBJECTS:
FOUR CATEGORIES OF LEARNING:2
tHEORETICAL ACTIVITES:
understanding concepts, thinking deeply, and putting information
together. includeS reading, researching, and discussing ideas to
deepen understanding. lINKED TO subjects like:
FOUR CATEGORIES OF LEARNING:3
iNDIVIDUAL ACTIVITES:
FOR learners who prefer working by themselves and taking charge of
their learning. yOU progress at your own pace, focus on your interests,
and build self-confidence. InCLUDES subjects like:
FOUR CATEGORIES OF LEARNING:4
GROUP ACTIVITES:
learnING from your peers, sharING ideas with others, and solve
problems as a team. inCLUDES subjects like:
LESSON 2: DEMANDS OF DIFFERENT SUBJECTS:
ESSENTIAL THINKING AND LEARNING SKILLS
Thinking Skills: a range of abilities and strategies that you use to
process information, understand concepts, solve problems, and
acquire knowledge. It is important to remember that thinking skills are
not limited to specific subjects. They are transferable (can be applied
across different subjects to enhance your learning).
THINKING SKILLS... CONTINUED
LEARNING SKILLS
These are habits that can be used throughout your life, from completing
school projects and university assignments to navigating professional
endeavours, pursuing personal interests, and communicating effectively in
diverse social and professional contexts. They can continuously be developed
and improved. Generally speaking, learning skills is an umbrella term for
abilities that help you acquire new knowledge.
LEARNING
SKILLS...
CONTINUED
LESSON 3: THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: CHOOSING A
CAREER CATEGORY BASED ON INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS,
ABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND PASSIONS
By following a structured decision-making process, you can choose a
career category that matches your unique attributes and aspirations.
The decision-making process involves steps that you can go through to
identify, evaluate, and choose the best action to address a specific
problem or achieve a particular goal.
RECAP OF CAREER CATEGORIES
INVESTIGATIVE: discovering and researching ideas, enjoys observation and
investigation, inclined towards mathematical and scientific activities, use books
and data extensively.
ENTERPRISING: enjoys meeting new people and taking leadership roles, adept in
communication and influencing others, motivated by financial success and working
within the business sphere.
REALISTIC: prefers hands-on work involving fixing, making, or building, skilled with
tools and machinery, enjoy outdoor environments and physical activities, and are
inclined towards mechanical and practical occupations.
ARTISTIC: expression through words, art, music, or drama, enjoy communication
and performance, thrive on creativity and design, and appreciate beauty. Interest
in engaging with diverse individuals.
CONVENTIONAL: comfortable working indoors, excels in organising tasks and is
meticulous. They follow procedures diligently, are adept at working with data and
numbers, and often take on leadership roles. They also enjoy planning and executing
detailed tasks as per instructions.
SOCIAL: working closely with people and is inclined towards teaching, training, and
helping others. They are empathetic and concerned for the welfare of others and
use emotions, words, and ideas effectively. They also find fulfilment in shared
experiences and group work.
REFLECTING ON STRENGTHS:
Reflecting on your skills, abilities, interests, passions, and attributes can
help you with the following:
identify careers you will be good at or enjoy doing.
feel more confident in your abilities.
showcase your strengths to potential employers.
lead to greater satisfaction and fulfilment.
CONSIDERING ALTERNATIVES:
Being open to different career categories are important because:
you can discover your passions.
you can understand your strengths.
you might discover new possibilities.
you will find the career that is the right fit for you.
you will potentially avoid regret.
TAKING ACTION FOR YOUR CHOSEN CAREER CATEGORY:
This includes:
Researching different jobs.
Shadowing a professional in your chosen career.
Joining a club or taking a class related to your career interest.
Engaging in volunteering related to your career interest.
MONITOR, EVALUATE, ADAPT:
Keep track of your progress as your pursue your career interests. Ask
yourself the following questions:
Am I still enjoying the activities related to my chosen career category?
What do I enjoy most about it?
What challenges am I encountering?
Do I have any new strengths or interests emerging?
