Wednesday, June 9, 2010:
Movies!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
67th CLASS - GROUP 01 - FINAL ES
Monday, June 7, 2010:
You wrote your final evaluation/ES.
If you missed class, you'll need to catch up.
You wrote your final evaluation/ES.
If you missed class, you'll need to catch up.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
66th CLASS - GROUP 02 - PERSONALITIES CAREER LES IV
Thursday, June 3, 2010:
Some of you needed more time to finish your pamphlets. They should all be in now.
Some of you needed more time to finish your pamphlets. They should all be in now.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
66th CLASS - GROUP 01 & 65th CLASS - GROUP 02 - SPORTS AWARDS
Wednesday, June 2, 2010:
We enjoyed the sports awards.
We enjoyed the sports awards.
Monday, May 31, 2010
65th CLASS - GROUP 01 - PERSONALITIES CAREER LES IV
Monday, May 31, 2010:
Pamphlets should be handed in.
Pamphlets should be handed in.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
64th CLASS - GROUP 02 - GUEST SPEAKER
Wednesday, May 27, 2010:
Thanks Ms. Mercier for coming and sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks Ms. Mercier for coming and sharing your knowledge with us.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
64th CLASS - GROUP 01 - GUEST SPEAKER
Thursday, May 20, 2010:¸
Thank you Ms. Mercier for coming in to review CVs, interviews, and workers' rights with us today! It was great :)
Thank you Ms. Mercier for coming in to review CVs, interviews, and workers' rights with us today! It was great :)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
63rd CLASS - GROUP 02 - PERSONALITIES CAREER LES III
Tuesday, May 18, 2010:
Pamphlets were completed and handed in. If you have not, get yours in ASAP.
Pamphlets were completed and handed in. If you have not, get yours in ASAP.
Monday, May 17, 2010
62nd CLASS - GROUP 02 - PERSONALITIES CAREER LES II
Monday, May 17, 2010:
You worked on your good copy of your pamphlet.
You worked on your good copy of your pamphlet.
61st CLASS - GROUP 01 - PERSONALITIES CAREERS LES III
Monday, May 17, 2010:
You are finishing up on you the pamphlets.
You are finishing up on you the pamphlets.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
60th CLASS - GROUP 01 - PERSONALITIES CAREER LES II
Thursday, May 13, 2010:
You continued working on your pamphlets.
You continued working on your pamphlets.
Monday, May 10, 2010
59th CLASS - GROUP 01 - 60TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - PERSONALITIES CAREER LES
Today:
Both groups started on a new LES creating a pamphlet to be used in the print library next year!
If you missed class, see me for a handout.
Both groups started on a new LES creating a pamphlet to be used in the print library next year!
If you missed class, see me for a handout.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
59th CLASS - GROUP 02 - ERC PRESENTATION PREP
Tuesday, May 4, 2010:
You were allowed to use the whole period to get right into your presentations for ERC and write your scripts and create your posters. They should now be done. Many of you started practicing. We will do a run through of practices during Friday's ERC.
You were allowed to use the whole period to get right into your presentations for ERC and write your scripts and create your posters. They should now be done. Many of you started practicing. We will do a run through of practices during Friday's ERC.
Monday, May 3, 2010
57th CLASS - GROUP 01 & 58th CLASS - GROUP 02 - NEW CAREER LES II
Today:
You did a career exploration involving a career you would not like to be in (or one that is in the same career family as one you are not interested in that you researched before).
You did a career exploration involving a career you would not like to be in (or one that is in the same career family as one you are not interested in that you researched before).
Thursday, April 29, 2010
56th CLASS - GROUP 01 - MOVIE LES III
Today:
1) You completed group discussion questions about the movie.
2) You completed a final reflection assignment that was finished and handed in.
1) You completed group discussion questions about the movie.
2) You completed a final reflection assignment that was finished and handed in.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
55th CLASS - GROUP 01 - MOVIE LES II
Today:
1) You completed a mid-movie ES independently.
2) We continued watching the movie and finished it up.
Next class you will do a small group assignment and then an independent assignment.
1) You completed a mid-movie ES independently.
2) We continued watching the movie and finished it up.
Next class you will do a small group assignment and then an independent assignment.
56th CLASS - GROUP 02 - ENGL/POP MOVIE LES IV
Today:
1) You discussed a questionnaire in small groups about the movie.
2) You completed an assignment in class independently.
IF YOU MISSED CLASS, IT IS IMPORTANT YOU SEE ME ASAP PLEASE.
1) You discussed a questionnaire in small groups about the movie.
2) You completed an assignment in class independently.
IF YOU MISSED CLASS, IT IS IMPORTANT YOU SEE ME ASAP PLEASE.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
54th CLASS - GROUP 01 - MOVIE LES II
Today:
We continued watching the movie.
If you missed class, see or e-mail me BEFORE NEXT CLASS NB!
Next class Monday, April 26, get ready for a quick ES!
We continued watching the movie.
If you missed class, see or e-mail me BEFORE NEXT CLASS NB!
Next class Monday, April 26, get ready for a quick ES!
Monday, April 19, 2010
55th CLASS - GROUP 02 - PLAY & Movie LES I
Today:
Our class went to the gym to experience the play, Pas de bébés, pas de bébittes, with all secondary 3s.
We then began a movie LES in English class before lunch.
If you missed class, click the link above and see me to catch up on the movie on youtube.
Our class went to the gym to experience the play, Pas de bébés, pas de bébittes, with all secondary 3s.
We then began a movie LES in English class before lunch.
If you missed class, click the link above and see me to catch up on the movie on youtube.
Friday, April 16, 2010
54th CLASS - GROUP 02 - CAREER DAY SPEAKER ASSIGNMENT
Today:
You completed the same green assignment as the other class below.
It should have been handed in at the end of class.
You completed the same green assignment as the other class below.
It should have been handed in at the end of class.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
52nd CLASS - GROUP 01 - WORKSHOP THANK YOU LETTERS & CAREER DAY ASSIGNMENT
Today:
1) You wrote one thank you letter to Mr. Dore.
2) You wrote another thank you letter to Mr. Freake and Mr. Porter.
3) You did a follow up assignment on what you learned during Career Day listening to your guest speaker. Those assignments were handed in.
If you missed class:
1) Who was your speaker?
2) What was the career?
3) Why did you want to go learn about that career?
4) What did you know before (3 things)?
5) What did you want to know (3 things)?
6) 7 things you heard and learned were...
7) Now, what are 3-5 questions you have about the career?
8) Go on www.careercruising.com and
a) Cross-reference (double-check) the stuff you wrote in #5 (above)
b) Compare the information and write "s" for same or "d" for different beside your answers in
#5 (above).
9) Would your personality be suitable or not suitable for the career? Why or why not?
4) You were given time to finish your tasks in the workshop folder (those questions are below).
1) You wrote one thank you letter to Mr. Dore.
2) You wrote another thank you letter to Mr. Freake and Mr. Porter.
3) You did a follow up assignment on what you learned during Career Day listening to your guest speaker. Those assignments were handed in.
If you missed class:
1) Who was your speaker?
2) What was the career?
3) Why did you want to go learn about that career?
4) What did you know before (3 things)?
5) What did you want to know (3 things)?
6) 7 things you heard and learned were...
7) Now, what are 3-5 questions you have about the career?
8) Go on www.careercruising.com and
a) Cross-reference (double-check) the stuff you wrote in #5 (above)
b) Compare the information and write "s" for same or "d" for different beside your answers in
#5 (above).
9) Would your personality be suitable or not suitable for the career? Why or why not?
4) You were given time to finish your tasks in the workshop folder (those questions are below).
Monday, April 12, 2010
53rd CLASS - GROUP 02 - REVIEW OF ALL WORKSHOPS
Today:
Many of you missed at least one workshop done by Mr. Dore.
You were given class time to finish the acitivities:
p. 1-5, 6-10, 11-14, chose a profile from p. 14-16 and complete p. 17, p. 19 optional, p. 20 mandatory, p. 25 - reflection on how we have done the steps in POP, p. 26.
Many of you missed at least one workshop done by Mr. Dore.
You were given class time to finish the acitivities:
p. 1-5, 6-10, 11-14, chose a profile from p. 14-16 and complete p. 17, p. 19 optional, p. 20 mandatory, p. 25 - reflection on how we have done the steps in POP, p. 26.
Friday, April 9, 2010
51st CLASS - GROUP 01 & 52nd CLASS - GROUP 02 - MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS
Today:
Leadership qualities, business, and interviews were the themes today lead by our dynamic guest presenters, Mr. Porter and Mr. Freake. Thank you both for coming and sharing your life experiences and different kinds of work in such an open way! We appreciate it.
Leadership qualities, business, and interviews were the themes today lead by our dynamic guest presenters, Mr. Porter and Mr. Freake. Thank you both for coming and sharing your life experiences and different kinds of work in such an open way! We appreciate it.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
50th CLASS - GROUP 01 - REVIEW OF ALL WORKSHOPS
Today:
Since most of you missed at least 1 of the workshop days, you were given the period to catch up.
If you missed class, see me for the list of tasks if you are unsure.
You should complete your book and hand it in ASAP.
Since most of you missed at least 1 of the workshop days, you were given the period to catch up.
If you missed class, see me for the list of tasks if you are unsure.
You should complete your book and hand it in ASAP.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
51st CLASS - GROUP 02 - GUEST SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP 4: SUCCESS
Today:
Mr. Dore lead us through a recap of all 3 previous Jeunes Entreprises workshops.
Today was a focus on reviewing your career knowledge using games.
The final music video was a good closing about the success you each hold!
Thanks Mr. Dore for all your efforts!!!
Mr. Dore lead us through a recap of all 3 previous Jeunes Entreprises workshops.
Today was a focus on reviewing your career knowledge using games.
The final music video was a good closing about the success you each hold!
Thanks Mr. Dore for all your efforts!!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
50th CLASS - GROUP 02 - GUEST SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP 3: CV/INTERVIEWS
Today:
You did a variety of Jeunes Entreprises activities focusing on your skills, CV writing, and interviewing skills.
If you missed class you will need to catch up in your book. See me.
You did a variety of Jeunes Entreprises activities focusing on your skills, CV writing, and interviewing skills.
If you missed class you will need to catch up in your book. See me.
49th CLASS - GROUP 01 - GUEST SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP 4: SUCCESS
Today:
You experienced your final Jeunes Entreprises workshop with Mr. Dore.
You played two games testing your knowledge about the work world.
You then watched a video promoting success.
Excellent words of wisdom Mr. Dore at the end.
You all received certificates of participation to put with your CVs.
Missed class? You're going to need to catch up. See me.
You experienced your final Jeunes Entreprises workshop with Mr. Dore.
You played two games testing your knowledge about the work world.
You then watched a video promoting success.
Excellent words of wisdom Mr. Dore at the end.
You all received certificates of participation to put with your CVs.
Missed class? You're going to need to catch up. See me.
48th CLASS - GROUP 01 - GUEST SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP 3: CV
Monday, March 29, 2010:
We did the third Jeunes Entreprises workshop on skills, CVs, and interviewing.
We did the third Jeunes Entreprises workshop on skills, CVs, and interviewing.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
49th CLASS - GROUP 02 - GUEST SPEAKER AND WORKSHOP 2: BUDGETING
Today:
Mr. Dore returned to lead us through the second Jeunes Entreprises workshop: Budgeting.
If you missed class, make sure you grab your book and complete p. 7-9.
Congrats to those of you who won prizes!
Key things to remember from our discussion, especially if you missed out today:
-We do not always know the price of things, even if we buy those things often.
-Budgeting is important to make sure we have enough money to survive on our own.
-It is easy to think we have enough money for everything, when we really may not have enough.
-We have less money for the things we may want working jobs that require less education.
That is one of the main reasons why being successful in high school is so important if you plan on being able to pay for the things you wanted in your first budget you worked out.
Mr. Dore returned to lead us through the second Jeunes Entreprises workshop: Budgeting.
If you missed class, make sure you grab your book and complete p. 7-9.
Congrats to those of you who won prizes!
Key things to remember from our discussion, especially if you missed out today:
-We do not always know the price of things, even if we buy those things often.
-Budgeting is important to make sure we have enough money to survive on our own.
-It is easy to think we have enough money for everything, when we really may not have enough.
-We have less money for the things we may want working jobs that require less education.
That is one of the main reasons why being successful in high school is so important if you plan on being able to pay for the things you wanted in your first budget you worked out.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
47th CLASS - GROUP 01 - GUEST SPEAKER WORKSHOP 2: BUDGETING
Today:
Mr. Dore was back to take us through Jeunes Entreprises workshop 2: Budgeting. Congratulations to those of you who won the prizes. You should have your budget worked out in your booklet for next class.
Mr. Dore was back to take us through Jeunes Entreprises workshop 2: Budgeting. Congratulations to those of you who won the prizes. You should have your budget worked out in your booklet for next class.
48th CLASS - GROUP 02 - GUEST SPEAKER AND SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Today:
Mr. Dore took us through our first Jeunes Entreprises workshop: Success.
You did individual reflection activities and then played a game in groups.
Good to see you all in class today.
Mr. Dore took us through our first Jeunes Entreprises workshop: Success.
You did individual reflection activities and then played a game in groups.
Good to see you all in class today.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
46th CLASS - GROUP 01 - GUEST SPEAKER AND SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Today:
M. Dore joined us with the first of four Jeunes Entreprises workshops!
You reflected on your current attitudes, values, and careers of interest.
You played games in groups testing your knowledge of the work world!
Until next time...
IF YOU MISSED CLASS... ARTS PEOPLE... COME SEE ME TO GET THE MATERIAL TO CATCH UP BEFORE NEXT CLASS..
M. Dore joined us with the first of four Jeunes Entreprises workshops!
You reflected on your current attitudes, values, and careers of interest.
You played games in groups testing your knowledge of the work world!
Until next time...
IF YOU MISSED CLASS... ARTS PEOPLE... COME SEE ME TO GET THE MATERIAL TO CATCH UP BEFORE NEXT CLASS..
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
47th CLASS - GROUP 02 - NEW CAREER LES
Today:
1) All three sheets of different tasks were collected.
2) You chose 1 career you're not familiar with and that you're NOT interested in.
3) You individually answered:
What 3 personality traits do you have that, in your opinion, don't make you suitable for the career?
What 3 things about the career that you already know about do you not like?
4) With a partner you shared your answers and gave each other feedback based on what you know about each other.
5) You began researching that chosen career and documenting the information IN YOUR OWN WORDS - THE MOST IMPORTANT STUFF ABOUT JOB DESCRIPTION, EDUCATION, EARNINGS, SAMPLE CAREER PATH, ADVICE FROM PEOPLE ON THE VIDEOS, ETC.
on http://www.careercruising.com/.
If you missed class, make sure all of the above things are completed for next class Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
1) All three sheets of different tasks were collected.
2) You chose 1 career you're not familiar with and that you're NOT interested in.
3) You individually answered:
What 3 personality traits do you have that, in your opinion, don't make you suitable for the career?
What 3 things about the career that you already know about do you not like?
4) With a partner you shared your answers and gave each other feedback based on what you know about each other.
5) You began researching that chosen career and documenting the information IN YOUR OWN WORDS - THE MOST IMPORTANT STUFF ABOUT JOB DESCRIPTION, EDUCATION, EARNINGS, SAMPLE CAREER PATH, ADVICE FROM PEOPLE ON THE VIDEOS, ETC.
on http://www.careercruising.com/.
If you missed class, make sure all of the above things are completed for next class Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
Monday, March 15, 2010
46th CLASS - GROUP 02 - JOB SHADOW FOLLOW-UP, REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT
Today:
1) You worked on a job shadow follow up assignment.
2) You wrote a reflection.
All 10 questions and answers and the above 2 things are due at the beginning of next class tomorrow Tuesday, March 16 (Day 6).
1) You worked on a job shadow follow up assignment.
2) You wrote a reflection.
All 10 questions and answers and the above 2 things are due at the beginning of next class tomorrow Tuesday, March 16 (Day 6).
45th CLASS - GROUP 01 - JOB SHADOW FOLLOW UP, REFLECTION, AND NEW CAREER LES
Today:
1) 10 questions and assignments from last class were handed in.
2) A written reflection was handed in
3) We began a new LES designed to throw you outside of your comfort level. It is about careers you would not think you would be good at, you would not be interested in, and could not see yourself doing... odd to ask that of you, yes... but there is a purpose to it.
4) So, you should have the basic essentials done of 1 of the 3 careers you chose - similar to before - using http://www.careercruising.com/ - in your own words, the most important information about job description, earnings, education, sample career paths, related careers, advice from the videorecorded people.
That information should be completed for next class - if you missed class, see your go-to person or me... this can be caught up in the computer lab - it will be collected at the beginning of class on Thursday, March 18 (Day 8).
We will have a series of workshops the next few classes:
Thursday, March 18 - Success
Wednesday, March 24 - Budgeting
Thursday, March 29 - Another CV Format that will be good to reinforce what you know about your skills and abilities
Wednesday, March 31 - Career Planning
1) 10 questions and assignments from last class were handed in.
2) A written reflection was handed in
3) We began a new LES designed to throw you outside of your comfort level. It is about careers you would not think you would be good at, you would not be interested in, and could not see yourself doing... odd to ask that of you, yes... but there is a purpose to it.
4) So, you should have the basic essentials done of 1 of the 3 careers you chose - similar to before - using http://www.careercruising.com/ - in your own words, the most important information about job description, earnings, education, sample career paths, related careers, advice from the videorecorded people.
That information should be completed for next class - if you missed class, see your go-to person or me... this can be caught up in the computer lab - it will be collected at the beginning of class on Thursday, March 18 (Day 8).
We will have a series of workshops the next few classes:
Thursday, March 18 - Success
Wednesday, March 24 - Budgeting
Thursday, March 29 - Another CV Format that will be good to reinforce what you know about your skills and abilities
Wednesday, March 31 - Career Planning
Thursday, March 11, 2010
44th CLASS - GROUP 01 - JOB SHADOW FOLLOW-UP
Today:
1) You all refreshed each other about how your day went - likes, dislikes, thing you did, wanted to do, what you learned about yourself, etc.
2) You were given time to complete your handout assignment based on your 10 questions and answers.
YOUR 10 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH YOUR HANDOUT ASSIGNMENT ARE DUE NEXT CLASS MONDAY, MARCH 15.
1) You all refreshed each other about how your day went - likes, dislikes, thing you did, wanted to do, what you learned about yourself, etc.
2) You were given time to complete your handout assignment based on your 10 questions and answers.
YOUR 10 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH YOUR HANDOUT ASSIGNMENT ARE DUE NEXT CLASS MONDAY, MARCH 15.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
45th CLASS - GROUP 02 - JOB SHADOWING!
Today:
Both groups were out and about around Quebec job shadowing!
Both groups were out and about around Quebec job shadowing!
Monday, March 8, 2010
43rd CLASS - GROUP 01 & 44th CLASS - GROUP 02 - FINAL JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Today:
We finished going over final preparations for the day tomorrow. Have a great job shadow! E-mail me if you missed class.
We finished going over final preparations for the day tomorrow. Have a great job shadow! E-mail me if you missed class.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
42nd CLASS - GROUP 01 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Today:
Job shadow planning...
Your second form should be completed and handed into the Responsibility Room tomorrow (Friday).
Job shadow planning...
Your second form should be completed and handed into the Responsibility Room tomorrow (Friday).
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
43rd CLASS - GROUP 02 - WINTER ACTIVITY DAY
Tuesday, February 23, 2010:
No classes - winter activity day.
No classes - winter activity day.
Monday, February 22, 2010
41st CLASS - GROUP 01 & 42nd CLASS - GROUP 02 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Today:
You continued job shadow planning and worked on other homework to catch up because you will be missing a whole day of classes on March 9, 2010.
You continued job shadow planning and worked on other homework to catch up because you will be missing a whole day of classes on March 9, 2010.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
41st CLASS - GROUP 02 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Today:
We were in the library and everyone had something to do. Calls to job shadow contacts began. You also received another permission form to fill out once you have called your contact with me.
Please do not call your contact unless I am there.
We were in the library and everyone had something to do. Calls to job shadow contacts began. You also received another permission form to fill out once you have called your contact with me.
Please do not call your contact unless I am there.
Monday, February 15, 2010
40th CLASSES - GROUPS 01 & 02 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Thursday, February 11, 2010:
In both classes we worked on guided independent work involving your job shadows.
You also worked on other tasks (you'll need your checklist).
Thanks C. Pratt for visiting us! Your wealth of knowledge and time was appreciated.
STUDENTS:
REMINDER - YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEED TO SIGN THE FIRST PERMISSION FORM. PLEASE BRING IT BACK TUESDAY.
In both classes we worked on guided independent work involving your job shadows.
You also worked on other tasks (you'll need your checklist).
Thanks C. Pratt for visiting us! Your wealth of knowledge and time was appreciated.
STUDENTS:
REMINDER - YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEED TO SIGN THE FIRST PERMISSION FORM. PLEASE BRING IT BACK TUESDAY.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
39th CLASS - GROUP 01 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING AND PARENT/GUARDIAN COMMUNICATION
Today:
We went over a form you need to fill out with your job shadow planning information. Please go over it with your parent/guardian. They will need to sign it. Please bring it back ASAP; Tuesday at the latest. Thanks.
Anyone who missed class: See me before Thursday's class for the from please.
We went over a form you need to fill out with your job shadow planning information. Please go over it with your parent/guardian. They will need to sign it. Please bring it back ASAP; Tuesday at the latest. Thanks.
Anyone who missed class: See me before Thursday's class for the from please.
Friday, February 5, 2010
39th CLASS - GROUP 02 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING AND CONFERENCES
Today:
You continued planning your job shadow and conferencing with me.
You continued planning your job shadow and conferencing with me.
38th CLASSES - GROUPS 01 & 02 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010:
1-1 conferences started happening to discuss your progress in the course and you continued planning your job shadow.
1-1 conferences started happening to discuss your progress in the course and you continued planning your job shadow.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
37th CLASS - GROUP 01 - INDEPENDENT WORK AND JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010:
You researched 3 places and contact information of job shadow possibilities and you followed your job shadow plan.
You researched 3 places and contact information of job shadow possibilities and you followed your job shadow plan.
Monday, February 1, 2010
36th CLASS - GROUP 01 - INDEPENDENT WORK
Thursday, January 28, 2010:
You were given a checklist of things to catch up on with our sub.
If you're having challenges with any of it, see me ASAP.
You were given a checklist of things to catch up on with our sub.
If you're having challenges with any of it, see me ASAP.
36th & 37th CLASSES - GROUP 02 - INDEPENDENT WORK
Thursday, Jan. 28 & Friday, Jan. 29, 2010:
You were given a checklist of things to catch up on and for independent work with our sub.
See me if you are having challenges with any of the things on the checklist!
You were given a checklist of things to catch up on and for independent work with our sub.
See me if you are having challenges with any of the things on the checklist!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
35th CLASS - GROUP 01 - JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Tuesday, January 26, 2010:
Thanks Mr. Parker for subbing.
Today you worked on the job shadow plan you created from last class.
You also were given time to catch up on anything you needed to.
Thanks Mr. Parker for subbing.
Today you worked on the job shadow plan you created from last class.
You also were given time to catch up on anything you needed to.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
35th CLASS - GROUP 02 - ENGLISH SWAP
Today:
We used class to watch our movie in English. An English class will be devoted to POP in the future to catch up.
We used class to watch our movie in English. An English class will be devoted to POP in the future to catch up.
34th CLASSES - GROUPS 01 & 02 - BINDER ORGANIZATTION AND JOB SHADOW PLANNING
Wednesday, January 20, 2010:
1) We had binder remediation so everyone could organize their POP binders in the right order.
2) You each created a plan of steps to prepare for your job shadow day in mid-March.
3) Group 01 - POP students last year did an excellent job presenting those steps.
Group 02 - Nice ideas during your presentations!
If you missed class:
Complete number 2 (above), but feel free to see your "go-to" person for ideas, or see me.
1) We had binder remediation so everyone could organize their POP binders in the right order.
2) You each created a plan of steps to prepare for your job shadow day in mid-March.
3) Group 01 - POP students last year did an excellent job presenting those steps.
Group 02 - Nice ideas during your presentations!
If you missed class:
Complete number 2 (above), but feel free to see your "go-to" person for ideas, or see me.
Monday, January 18, 2010
33rd CLASS - GROUP 01 - COURSE CONTENT REVIEW
Today:
1) We discussed the competencies and end-of-year evaluation scales.
2) You evaluated where you think you are in each scale.
3) You wrote goals you have to bring your lowest evaluations up.
4) We went to the POP Lab for independent work and e-mentors.
If you missed class:
Please see me to pick up your competency scales so you can do your self-evaluation.
1) We discussed the competencies and end-of-year evaluation scales.
2) You evaluated where you think you are in each scale.
3) You wrote goals you have to bring your lowest evaluations up.
4) We went to the POP Lab for independent work and e-mentors.
If you missed class:
Please see me to pick up your competency scales so you can do your self-evaluation.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
33rd CLASS - GROUP 02 - COURSE CONTENT REVIEW
Today:
1) We reviewed and reflected on the purpose of POP.
2) We discussed what POP can do for you after you graduate from QHS.
3) We reviewed how you do NOT need to know your life career after completing POP.
4) We made a class goal to have a second job shadow day mid-March, after the break.
5) We reviewed the POP competencies.
6) We read over and discussed the competency criteria and rubric scales.
7) You self-evaluated yourself and wrote specific reasons to justify your evaluation.
If you missed class:
Please see me ASAP.
1) We reviewed and reflected on the purpose of POP.
2) We discussed what POP can do for you after you graduate from QHS.
3) We reviewed how you do NOT need to know your life career after completing POP.
4) We made a class goal to have a second job shadow day mid-March, after the break.
5) We reviewed the POP competencies.
6) We read over and discussed the competency criteria and rubric scales.
7) You self-evaluated yourself and wrote specific reasons to justify your evaluation.
If you missed class:
Please see me ASAP.
32nd CLASSES - GROUPS 01 & 02 - INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION
Wednesday, January 13, 2010:
1) If you want to participate in an Aerospace Engineering workshop on Jan. 21, you were given the opportunity to voice it.
2) Everyone worked on independent career explorations.
If you missed class:
Keep your eyes on Academos.
IF YOU NEED YOUR PASSWORD:
Please click on "Forgot your password?" on the Academos website, and it will be e-mailed to you.
1) If you want to participate in an Aerospace Engineering workshop on Jan. 21, you were given the opportunity to voice it.
2) Everyone worked on independent career explorations.
If you missed class:
Keep your eyes on Academos.
IF YOU NEED YOUR PASSWORD:
Please click on "Forgot your password?" on the Academos website, and it will be e-mailed to you.
Monday, January 11, 2010
31st CLASS - GROUP 01 - E-MENTORS
Today:
Everyone worked on communicating with their e-mentors.
Keep your eyes on your e-mail for more replies!!
Everyone worked on communicating with their e-mentors.
Keep your eyes on your e-mail for more replies!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
31st CLASS - GROUP 02 - E-MENTORS
Today:
Everyone was in different spots communicating with their e-mentors on Academos.
If you have not written an e-mentor, see me at lunch for help ASAP!!!
Everyone was in different spots communicating with their e-mentors on Academos.
If you have not written an e-mentor, see me at lunch for help ASAP!!!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
30TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 & 02 - CAROLS AND VOLLEYBALL GAME
Today:
We took attendance and went to sing carols and play volleyball.
Keep an eye on your e-mail for Academos!
We took attendance and went to sing carols and play volleyball.
Keep an eye on your e-mail for Academos!
Friday, December 18, 2009
29TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - DIFFERENT CAREER EXPLORATION
Today:
As the last class before the holiday break, we did a whole class career exploration of a mythological career that we may know of, but not really think too much about: Santa Clause.
Over the break:
Keep your eyes on your e-mail and Academos. If you have not written your e-mentor your first letter, you need to ASAP. E-mail me if you have questions or are having issues with the program.
Have a great break!
As the last class before the holiday break, we did a whole class career exploration of a mythological career that we may know of, but not really think too much about: Santa Clause.
Over the break:
Keep your eyes on your e-mail and Academos. If you have not written your e-mentor your first letter, you need to ASAP. E-mail me if you have questions or are having issues with the program.
Have a great break!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
29TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - E-MENTORS
Today:
You finalized and sent off your first letter to your e-mentor.
If you missed class:
You'll need to see me because everyone should have 1 e-mentor ASAP.
You finalized and sent off your first letter to your e-mentor.
If you missed class:
You'll need to see me because everyone should have 1 e-mentor ASAP.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
28TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 & 02 - YOUR E-MENTORS :)
Academos!!!
Today you registered, searched, chose, and wrote to your first e-mentor working in a career you have been exploring.
If you missed class:
See me ASAP to understand how to use the website.
Today you registered, searched, chose, and wrote to your first e-mentor working in a career you have been exploring.
If you missed class:
See me ASAP to understand how to use the website.
Friday, December 11, 2009
27TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - ONLINE EXPLORATIONS
The following websites are to help you get to know yourself.
Explore what interests you, but document what you do today:
http://www.careercruising.com/
You already have been using this site.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/individuals/cluster/cp.shtml
This site offers information on building your occupational profile, career exploration through the job futures' website, job and skill requirements, labour market information and essential skills. In the Career Exploration section, there are career quizzes and planners for you.
www.jobfutures.ca/en/home.shtml
This site provides information on the exploration of the world of work. Quizzes are suggested on topics such as Know Yourself Quiz, a section on I want to be whereby you can explore 226 occupational groups covering the Canadian labour market, a section on I want to study pertaining to education and work experiences of recent graduates across Canada and a final section on I want to know more about the worldf of work which provides more than 100 sites on the labour market.
http://www.cacareerzone.org/text/index.html
This is California's Career Zone, which provides over 900 occupations and related educational paths. There is also a section on the importance of life skills.
http://www.nycareerzone.org/
This site provides quizzes on the RIASEC typology, a job seeker portfolio as well as career exploration activities.
http://www.schoolfinder.com/
This site provides information on more than 1,700 universities, colleges and technical schools in Canada, including admission requirements, costs, program and contact detail.
http://www.self-directed-search.com/
It provides information on the RIASEC model as well as to the interest inventory, Self-Directed Search.
http://www.tgmag.ca/co-op/
this section of the Teen Generation Magazine provides a youth-oriented insight on Co-opperative education experiences.
http://www.mazemaster.on.ca/
This site aims to assist you in finding employment through job search skills, CV writing, and a job bank.
Explore what interests you, but document what you do today:
http://www.careercruising.com/
You already have been using this site.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/individuals/cluster/cp.shtml
This site offers information on building your occupational profile, career exploration through the job futures' website, job and skill requirements, labour market information and essential skills. In the Career Exploration section, there are career quizzes and planners for you.
www.jobfutures.ca/en/home.shtml
This site provides information on the exploration of the world of work. Quizzes are suggested on topics such as Know Yourself Quiz, a section on I want to be whereby you can explore 226 occupational groups covering the Canadian labour market, a section on I want to study pertaining to education and work experiences of recent graduates across Canada and a final section on I want to know more about the worldf of work which provides more than 100 sites on the labour market.
http://www.cacareerzone.org/text/index.html
This is California's Career Zone, which provides over 900 occupations and related educational paths. There is also a section on the importance of life skills.
http://www.nycareerzone.org/
This site provides quizzes on the RIASEC typology, a job seeker portfolio as well as career exploration activities.
http://www.schoolfinder.com/
This site provides information on more than 1,700 universities, colleges and technical schools in Canada, including admission requirements, costs, program and contact detail.
http://www.self-directed-search.com/
It provides information on the RIASEC model as well as to the interest inventory, Self-Directed Search.
http://www.tgmag.ca/co-op/
this section of the Teen Generation Magazine provides a youth-oriented insight on Co-opperative education experiences.
http://www.mazemaster.on.ca/
This site aims to assist you in finding employment through job search skills, CV writing, and a job bank.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
27TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - CATCH UP
Today:
1) We had a class discussion about the responses you got from your family member.
2) We read the next section of the book.
3) You were given time to finish organizers and the CV/resume.
4) You visited the "in case of" section of the Commission des Normes du Travail du Quebec website and watched videos on the homepage if there was time.
If you missed class: Be sure to do the above.
1) We had a class discussion about the responses you got from your family member.
2) We read the next section of the book.
3) You were given time to finish organizers and the CV/resume.
4) You visited the "in case of" section of the Commission des Normes du Travail du Quebec website and watched videos on the homepage if there was time.
If you missed class: Be sure to do the above.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
26TH CLASSES - GROUPS 01 & 02- READ ONLY YOUR SECTION BELOW
Today - Group 01:
1) We continued the story.
2) We discussed different topics like the old workplace versus the new workplace.
3) You were given time to finish your graphic organizers.
4) You all should have gone on the Commission des Normes du Travail du Quebec website and, in groups, had a person read the "in case of" section. If there was time, you watched the videos of your choice on the home page.
If you missed class: You will need to see me for more graphic organizers.
Today - Group 02:
1) We began the story.
2) You filled out two graphic organizes based on your opinion about childhood dreams and the importance of family.
3) You need a family member to be your third or fourth person.
If you missed class: See me for the organizers.
Next class Wednesday, December 9 (Day 6):
You should have both organizers completed, including the responses from your family member(s).
1) We continued the story.
2) We discussed different topics like the old workplace versus the new workplace.
3) You were given time to finish your graphic organizers.
4) You all should have gone on the Commission des Normes du Travail du Quebec website and, in groups, had a person read the "in case of" section. If there was time, you watched the videos of your choice on the home page.
If you missed class: You will need to see me for more graphic organizers.
Today - Group 02:
1) We began the story.
2) You filled out two graphic organizes based on your opinion about childhood dreams and the importance of family.
3) You need a family member to be your third or fourth person.
If you missed class: See me for the organizers.
Next class Wednesday, December 9 (Day 6):
You should have both organizers completed, including the responses from your family member(s).
Friday, December 4, 2009
25TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - STORY & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Today:
1) I read the introduction and first chapter of a really good book to you.
2) Using two really good topics from the book (the importance of living your childhood dreams and the importance of family) to be considered in relation to researching a career, you filled out graphic organizers by yourself, then collected other ideas from your peers.
3) We went to the POP Lab for people to finish typing up their resumes/CVs, finish the handouts from last class.
4) Any time left over was spent visiting the "In Case of" section on the Commission des normes du Travail du Quebec website.
If you missed class:
See me ASAP for the organizers. Catch up with your "go-to" person about the story content.
1) I read the introduction and first chapter of a really good book to you.
2) Using two really good topics from the book (the importance of living your childhood dreams and the importance of family) to be considered in relation to researching a career, you filled out graphic organizers by yourself, then collected other ideas from your peers.
3) We went to the POP Lab for people to finish typing up their resumes/CVs, finish the handouts from last class.
4) Any time left over was spent visiting the "In Case of" section on the Commission des normes du Travail du Quebec website.
If you missed class:
See me ASAP for the organizers. Catch up with your "go-to" person about the story content.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
24TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 & 02- Graphic Organizers & Resume/CV
Tuesday, December 1, 2009:
You worked on your graphic organizer handout and also typed up your resume/CV.
You worked on your graphic organizer handout and also typed up your resume/CV.
Friday, November 27, 2009
23RD CLASS - GROUP 01 - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Today:
You filled out 3 graphic organizers asking you to reflect and discuss different things about your career exploration.
If you missed class:
See me for the organizers before next class.
You filled out 3 graphic organizers asking you to reflect and discuss different things about your career exploration.
If you missed class:
See me for the organizers before next class.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
23RD CLASS - GROUP 02 - RESUME/CV & PRINT RESOURCE LIBRARY
Wednesday, November 25, 2009:
You either were typing up your Resume/CV or helping organize bags full of resources into the POP Lab Print Resource Family. You did well understanding what Career Family things went into. There are many resources out there. Enjoy the free stuff you got!
You either were typing up your Resume/CV or helping organize bags full of resources into the POP Lab Print Resource Family. You did well understanding what Career Family things went into. There are many resources out there. Enjoy the free stuff you got!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
22ND CLASS - GROUPS 01 & 02 - RESUME/CV
Today:
1) We reviewed one of many formats of a resume.
2) You wrote your own resume.
*Group 01 - Students from last year gave an excellent presentation about POP and interview skills.
3) You shared one skill/ability with the class.
4) Your partner told you what 3 skills he/she thinks you have.
If you missed class: Click on the above link to complete your drafted resume for next class.
1) We reviewed one of many formats of a resume.
2) You wrote your own resume.
*Group 01 - Students from last year gave an excellent presentation about POP and interview skills.
3) You shared one skill/ability with the class.
4) Your partner told you what 3 skills he/she thinks you have.
If you missed class: Click on the above link to complete your drafted resume for next class.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
21ST CLASS - GROUP 01 - CONTINUE CAREER EXPLORATION
Today:
You chose one of three paths:
1) Continue researching the career you already researched or job shadowed. Try using other websites. Then, come up with any questions that you cannot answer (aim for 10), then write them down. This is preparing you for your mentor.
2) Research another career in the same career family making sure you are documenting your findings.
3) Research a completely different career in a new career family making sure you wrote down why you left your career and career family from before. Document your findings.
You chose one of three paths:
1) Continue researching the career you already researched or job shadowed. Try using other websites. Then, come up with any questions that you cannot answer (aim for 10), then write them down. This is preparing you for your mentor.
2) Research another career in the same career family making sure you are documenting your findings.
3) Research a completely different career in a new career family making sure you wrote down why you left your career and career family from before. Document your findings.
Monday, November 16, 2009
21ST CLASS - GROUP 02 - CONTINUE CAREER EXPLORATION
Today:
1) We reflected similarly to that in orange below.
2) Wherever you are, you either continued exploring the same career, another career in the same career family, or a completely different career-- reminder to explain why you changed if you did and that you document what you're doing.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
1) We reflected similarly to that in orange below.
2) Wherever you are, you either continued exploring the same career, another career in the same career family, or a completely different career-- reminder to explain why you changed if you did and that you document what you're doing.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
20TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 & 02 - SELF-REFLECTION FOLLOW-UP
Friday, November 13, 2009:
1) You played a game to get to know each other and your qualities.
2) You answered questions following your job shadow, then played a game going through the answers.
3) You played a pairing game.
If you missed class: You still need to finish the sheets you missed.
1) You played a game to get to know each other and your qualities.
2) You answered questions following your job shadow, then played a game going through the answers.
3) You played a pairing game.
If you missed class: You still need to finish the sheets you missed.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
19TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CATCH UP, QUICKWRITE & MENTORS
Today:
1) You were given time to keep working on any POP work you wanted to.
2) You also explored http://www.careercruising.com/ some more.
3) You were asked to write a quickwrite:
IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUICKWRITE - SKIP TO NUMBER 4 BELOW...
Thinking about your career explorations online and job shadowing, what has that shown you about each career and yourself? For each career, you set out a purpose. You set goals. You expected to learn something about each career, and about yourself. What are you learning? Be honest.
Some of you may be answering yes - I want to explore this career more becuase..., I want to explore careers in this family more because..., I am finding I am suitable for these careers because...
Some of you may be answering no way - I do not like these careers because... what I expected was not how it really was because..., I thought I would be right for the career but I am having doubts because...
Some of you may be answering I am still not sure - I need to learn more..., I want to explore another career because..., I want to learn...
Wherever you are, it's normal and you're on the right track. What matters is how you justify your choices. You do not have to pick your life career.
4) Keeping those things in mind, you will be set up with a live mentor in December. Your mentor will be your "go-to" person for the year who works in the career family you are interested in. You will communicate through e-mail with your mentor using a program called Academos. More information TBA.
1) You were given time to keep working on any POP work you wanted to.
2) You also explored http://www.careercruising.com/ some more.
3) You were asked to write a quickwrite:
IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUICKWRITE - SKIP TO NUMBER 4 BELOW...
Thinking about your career explorations online and job shadowing, what has that shown you about each career and yourself? For each career, you set out a purpose. You set goals. You expected to learn something about each career, and about yourself. What are you learning? Be honest.
Some of you may be answering yes - I want to explore this career more becuase..., I want to explore careers in this family more because..., I am finding I am suitable for these careers because...
Some of you may be answering no way - I do not like these careers because... what I expected was not how it really was because..., I thought I would be right for the career but I am having doubts because...
Some of you may be answering I am still not sure - I need to learn more..., I want to explore another career because..., I want to learn...
Wherever you are, it's normal and you're on the right track. What matters is how you justify your choices. You do not have to pick your life career.
4) Keeping those things in mind, you will be set up with a live mentor in December. Your mentor will be your "go-to" person for the year who works in the career family you are interested in. You will communicate through e-mail with your mentor using a program called Academos. More information TBA.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
19TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - CAREER POSTERS
Yesterday:
You were given time to work on your job shadow posters you will be presenting to cycle 1 students.
You were given time to work on your job shadow posters you will be presenting to cycle 1 students.
Friday, November 6, 2009
18TH CLASS GROUPS 01 & 02 - BINDER ORGANIZATION & JOB SHADOW FOLLOW-UP
Today:
1) We spent some time organizing the POP binders.
2) We had a class discussion and each of you discussed your job shadow: where you went, what you did, what you liked and didn't like, what you would've done differently, and what you learned about yourself.
If you missed class:
Be ready to discuss your job shadow day and see me to get that POP binder organized...
Next class group 02 - Monday, November 9 (Day 6) OR
Next class group 01 - Wednesday, November 11 (Day 8)
1) We spent some time organizing the POP binders.
2) We had a class discussion and each of you discussed your job shadow: where you went, what you did, what you liked and didn't like, what you would've done differently, and what you learned about yourself.
If you missed class:
Be ready to discuss your job shadow day and see me to get that POP binder organized...
Next class group 02 - Monday, November 9 (Day 6) OR
Next class group 01 - Wednesday, November 11 (Day 8)
Monday, November 2, 2009
17TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - WEBSITE ASSIGNMENT
Today:
In small groups, you completed an assignment using the Commission des normed du Travail website and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class: Come get the assignment from me so you can complete it before next class on Friday, November 6 (Day 5).
In small groups, you completed an assignment using the Commission des normed du Travail website and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class: Come get the assignment from me so you can complete it before next class on Friday, November 6 (Day 5).
Friday, October 30, 2009
16TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - TAKE OUR TEENS TO WORK DAY PREPARATION
Today:
1) You prepared for your first job shadow...
a - You wrote a letter to the person you are going with including a thank you, 5 goals for the day, and making her/him aware that you need to set time aside during the day for questions
b - You copied out a checklist of things to make sure you have done before, during, and after the day
c - We read through the question sheet you will ask the person you are with.
2) Group 01, there was time to play a game where we went over answers from the assignment from last class.
If you missed class: You must see me on Monday to catch up. I need to read your letter before it is passed along.
1) You prepared for your first job shadow...
a - You wrote a letter to the person you are going with including a thank you, 5 goals for the day, and making her/him aware that you need to set time aside during the day for questions
b - You copied out a checklist of things to make sure you have done before, during, and after the day
c - We read through the question sheet you will ask the person you are with.
2) Group 01, there was time to play a game where we went over answers from the assignment from last class.
If you missed class: You must see me on Monday to catch up. I need to read your letter before it is passed along.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
15TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - WEBSITE ASSIGNMENT
Today:
In small groups, you completed an assignment using the Commission des normes du Travail website and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class:
See me so you can complete the assignment before next class on Friday, October 30 (Day 10).
In small groups, you completed an assignment using the Commission des normes du Travail website and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class:
See me so you can complete the assignment before next class on Friday, October 30 (Day 10).
Monday, October 26, 2009
15TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - ISMS AND WEBSITE
Today:
1) We reviewed the KPR rights and responsibilities.
2) You did an activitiy to test your previous knowledge of the "isms" and handed it in.
3) You explored the Commission des normes du Travail website.
If you missed class: Get the handout from me so you can complete it and hand it in before next class. Visit the above webiste before next class.
1) We reviewed the KPR rights and responsibilities.
2) You did an activitiy to test your previous knowledge of the "isms" and handed it in.
3) You explored the Commission des normes du Travail website.
If you missed class: Get the handout from me so you can complete it and hand it in before next class. Visit the above webiste before next class.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
14TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - WORKPLACE SAFETY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ISMS, AND COMMISSION DES NORMES DU TRAVAIL AU QUEBEC (LABOR BOARD OF QUEBEC)
Yesterday:
GROUP 01
1) We reviewed your "isms" responses.
2) You chose to discuss the issues as a whole class by volunteering.
3) You created 10 strategies in small groups to combat the "isms" then shared them with the whole class.
4) We went to the computer lab and everyone surfed the Commission des normes du Travail website.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person to catch up on the discussion, and visit the above website because...
Next class Wednesday, October 28 (Day 8): There will be a test on the website. You will be able to use the website, but make sure you understand how it is organized and where things are.
GROUP 02
1) We watched the Government of Canada video, Are You in Danger?
2) We reviwed your rights and responsibilities: To Know, To Participate, and To Refuse Work.
3) We had a whole-class discussion answering different ethical questions you raised that have or can happen in the workplace.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person about the discussion and me before next class.
Next class Monday, October 26 (Day 6): Try to visit the Commission des normes du Travail website and get to know how it is organized. Look up content that is of interest to you.
GROUP 01
1) We reviewed your "isms" responses.
2) You chose to discuss the issues as a whole class by volunteering.
3) You created 10 strategies in small groups to combat the "isms" then shared them with the whole class.
4) We went to the computer lab and everyone surfed the Commission des normes du Travail website.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person to catch up on the discussion, and visit the above website because...
Next class Wednesday, October 28 (Day 8): There will be a test on the website. You will be able to use the website, but make sure you understand how it is organized and where things are.
GROUP 02
1) We watched the Government of Canada video, Are You in Danger?
2) We reviwed your rights and responsibilities: To Know, To Participate, and To Refuse Work.
3) We had a whole-class discussion answering different ethical questions you raised that have or can happen in the workplace.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person about the discussion and me before next class.
Next class Monday, October 26 (Day 6): Try to visit the Commission des normes du Travail website and get to know how it is organized. Look up content that is of interest to you.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
13TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - WORKPLACE SAFETY REVIEW AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Today:
1) Take Our Teens To Work Day permission slips were due and collected.
2) We reviewed the 3 rights and responsibilities of workers - to know, to participate, and to refuse work. We reviewed the responsibilities of employers.
3) We discussed your Human Rights in the workplace. We started focusing on common causes where your rights are not respected: the "isms".
4) You individually completed a handout on several "isms" - racism, sexism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, and ageism - to assess your prior knowledge and experiences.
5) You shared the answers you were comfortable sharing with your partner.
6) You were also asked to write effective strategies you have used or would like to use to combat the "isms".
If you missed class: See me for the handout and to catch up.
1) Take Our Teens To Work Day permission slips were due and collected.
2) We reviewed the 3 rights and responsibilities of workers - to know, to participate, and to refuse work. We reviewed the responsibilities of employers.
3) We discussed your Human Rights in the workplace. We started focusing on common causes where your rights are not respected: the "isms".
4) You individually completed a handout on several "isms" - racism, sexism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, and ageism - to assess your prior knowledge and experiences.
5) You shared the answers you were comfortable sharing with your partner.
6) You were also asked to write effective strategies you have used or would like to use to combat the "isms".
If you missed class: See me for the handout and to catch up.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
REMINDER - TOTTWD PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE TOMORROW
Please give them to me in person. Do not slide them under my door. You can also give them to Mrs. H.
Monday, October 19, 2009
13TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - WORKPLACE SAFETY PRESENTATIONS
Today:
1) You were given some time to get ready.
2) You presented your workplace safety skits.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
1) You were given some time to get ready.
2) You presented your workplace safety skits.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Friday, October 16, 2009
12 CLASS - GROUPS 01 & 02 - WORKPLACE SAFETY SKITS, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS
Today
Group 02
1) We went over your skit evaluation.
2) You were given the class to practice your skits.
If you missed class, catch up with your "go-to" person because they will be performed next class.
Group 01
1) We watched the Government of Canada video, Are You In Danger?
2) We discussed the rights and responsibilities of workers to:
Know
Participate
and Refuse
3) In small groups, you were given a workplace situation where you created steps to resolve the problem.
4) You presented your ideas to the class.
If you missed class, see your "go-to" person and me to catch up on the video content.
Group 02
1) We went over your skit evaluation.
2) You were given the class to practice your skits.
If you missed class, catch up with your "go-to" person because they will be performed next class.
Group 01
1) We watched the Government of Canada video, Are You In Danger?
2) We discussed the rights and responsibilities of workers to:
Know
Participate
and Refuse
3) In small groups, you were given a workplace situation where you created steps to resolve the problem.
4) You presented your ideas to the class.
If you missed class, see your "go-to" person and me to catch up on the video content.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
11TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - WORKPLACE SAFETY SKITS
Today:
1) All career family groups practiced their skits.
2) All groups presented. You displayed awesome variety of ideas and approaches to communicate them!
If you missed class: You need to see me for the alternate assignment.
1) All career family groups practiced their skits.
2) All groups presented. You displayed awesome variety of ideas and approaches to communicate them!
If you missed class: You need to see me for the alternate assignment.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
REMINDER - TOTTWD PERMISSION FORMS DUE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 21
Take Our Teens To Work day is almost here. If you are having challenges finding a placement, please see or e-mail myself or Mrs. Hostetler ASAP.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
11TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - WORKPLACE SAFETY
Today:
1) We did the exact same thing stated in #3 below for group 01. It starts off with "We began considering workplace safety" <--- please read that section below in orange.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person and join her/his group.
Next class Friday, October 16 (Day 10): You will be given more time to practice and will then present your ideas!
1) We did the exact same thing stated in #3 below for group 01. It starts off with "We began considering workplace safety" <--- please read that section below in orange.
If you missed class: See your "go-to" person and join her/his group.
Next class Friday, October 16 (Day 10): You will be given more time to practice and will then present your ideas!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
10 CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - SEAN AIKEN REFLECTION, TOTTWD, WORKPLACE SAFETY
MAKE SURE YOU ONLY READ THE POST FOR YOUR GROUP (YOUR SCHEDULE... POP 304-01 = GROUP 01, POP 304-02 = GROUP 02)
Group 01
Today:
1) You completed the Sean Aiken presentation assignment (point form is fine):
a - 10 things you liked or found interesting
b - 3 things you wanted to know more about, questioned, or wished was different.
2) You picked your best answer from a and b and voiced it to your peers. Awesome ideas! I will send the feedback to Sean for him to consider for next year. We then discussed the purpose of the presentation in relation to POP.
3) We began considering Workplace Safety:
a - you were broken into 1 of 5 groups; each group represented 1 of the 5 career families
b - you chose a workplace environment realistic in your career family
c - you were put in role as employers responsible for the safety of your employees
d - you came up with 10 possible health/safety risks and
e - 10 possible rules to combat those risks, then
d - produced a skit involving all group members modeling how you would convince your employees to follow those rules to ensure their safety.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Wednesday, October 14 (Day 8): You will be given some time to practice and will then present.
Group 02
Today:
1) You did the exact same thing as the group above. Read #1 and #2.
2) We discussed Take Our Teens To Work Day. You now have 3 very important documents to share with your parents/guardians. They are due October 21.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Thursday, October 8 (Day 6): We will begin Work Safety.
Group 01
Today:
1) You completed the Sean Aiken presentation assignment (point form is fine):
a - 10 things you liked or found interesting
b - 3 things you wanted to know more about, questioned, or wished was different.
2) You picked your best answer from a and b and voiced it to your peers. Awesome ideas! I will send the feedback to Sean for him to consider for next year. We then discussed the purpose of the presentation in relation to POP.
3) We began considering Workplace Safety:
a - you were broken into 1 of 5 groups; each group represented 1 of the 5 career families
b - you chose a workplace environment realistic in your career family
c - you were put in role as employers responsible for the safety of your employees
d - you came up with 10 possible health/safety risks and
e - 10 possible rules to combat those risks, then
d - produced a skit involving all group members modeling how you would convince your employees to follow those rules to ensure their safety.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Wednesday, October 14 (Day 8): You will be given some time to practice and will then present.
Group 02
Today:
1) You did the exact same thing as the group above. Read #1 and #2.
2) We discussed Take Our Teens To Work Day. You now have 3 very important documents to share with your parents/guardians. They are due October 21.
If you missed class: See me ASAP.
Next class Thursday, October 8 (Day 6): We will begin Work Safety.
Monday, October 5, 2009
9TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - TAKE OUR *TEENS* TO WORK DAY PREP
Today:
1) There was a homework check for both of your careercruising assignments.
2) We discussed three Take Our Teens To Work Day documents for your parents/guardians: the letter, information pamphlet, and questions to answer on Wednesday, November 4. The permission form (last page of information pamphlet) is due by Wednesday, October 21.
3) You handed in your binders.
1) There was a homework check for both of your careercruising assignments.
2) We discussed three Take Our Teens To Work Day documents for your parents/guardians: the letter, information pamphlet, and questions to answer on Wednesday, November 4. The permission form (last page of information pamphlet) is due by Wednesday, October 21.
3) You handed in your binders.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
9TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - FINISHED BOTH CAREERCRUISING ASSIGNMENTS
Today:
You were given time to finish your first assignment and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class: See me.
Next class Wednesday, October 7 (Day 5): Your second assignment is due.
You were given time to finish your first assignment and handed it in at the end of class.
If you missed class: See me.
Next class Wednesday, October 7 (Day 5): Your second assignment is due.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
8TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREER CRUISING SEQUEL
Today:
1) You were given your sequel assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You completed it and explored other parts of the website.
If you missed class: See me for your graphic organizer.
Next class Monday, October 5 (Day 1): Both assignments are due and your binders should be organized with all tasks so far.
1) You were given your sequel assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You completed it and explored other parts of the website.
If you missed class: See me for your graphic organizer.
Next class Monday, October 5 (Day 1): Both assignments are due and your binders should be organized with all tasks so far.
8TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - CAREER CRUISING ASSIGNMENT
Today: Is exactly the same as the post below.
If you missed class: See me for the organizer.
Next class Thursday, October 1 (Day 1): You will be given more time to complete the assignment.
If you missed class: See me for the organizer.
Next class Thursday, October 1 (Day 1): You will be given more time to complete the assignment.
Monday, September 28, 2009
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKER - SEAN AIKEN - THE ONE WEEK JOB PROJECT
"Like many others in his generation, Sean Aiken couldn't tell you what he wanted to do with his life. So he started the One Week Job Project. He traveled anywhere in the world working 52 jobs in 52 weeks. All his wages were donated to charity."On Monday, October 5, during last period, you will have the opportunity to hear Sean speak! What Sean did is very similar to the career exploration processes you will be doing in POP class. It will be a great opportunity to hear Sean's story.
Thanks Mr. D. Parker for setting Sean up with QHS!!
7TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREERCRUISING ASSIGNMENT
Today:
1) We reviewed your first careercruising assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You were given the class to complete it.
If you missed class: See your "go to" person and me for the graphic organizer.
Next class Wednesday, September 30 (Day 10): Your assignment is due. You are encouraged to use the computer lab 216 or library computers during lunch if you need to.
1) We reviewed your first careercruising assignment and graphic organizer.
2) You were given the class to complete it.
If you missed class: See your "go to" person and me for the graphic organizer.
Next class Wednesday, September 30 (Day 10): Your assignment is due. You are encouraged to use the computer lab 216 or library computers during lunch if you need to.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
REMINDER: PLEASE BRING EARPHONES
Both sections, please keep a set of earphones in your locker if possible. You will need them for the interview section of the careercruising website.
7TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - MORE THAN 1 WAY TO USE YOUR ABILITIES TO MEET THE SAME NEED
Today:
We did the same thing as group 01 did below. You had the opportunity to share your answers with a partner, and kudos to the volunteers at the end of class who came up to explain their answers. Please read the Group 01 post below.
If you missed class: See me so I can explain the assignment more.
We did the same thing as group 01 did below. You had the opportunity to share your answers with a partner, and kudos to the volunteers at the end of class who came up to explain their answers. Please read the Group 01 post below.
If you missed class: See me so I can explain the assignment more.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
6TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - MORE THAN 1 WAY TO USE ABILITIES TO MEET THE SAME NEED & CAREER CRUISING
Today:
Group 01 - We reviewed what you already knew about your Multiple Intelligences. Next, you completed 3 abilities activities that were due at the end of class: You imagined living a day in your life 5 years in the future with the challenge of 1) not being able to see, 2) not being able to walk, and 3) not being able to hear or speak. However, in all situations, you were encouraged to use your other abilities and invent ways to accommodate yourself. In the end, we discussed how each of you was able to use available abilities to meet the same needs you would have regularly otherwise. Way to think outside the box! Those activities should now be in your "Skills/Abilities" section of your POP Binders.
Group 02 - You were oriented to use http://www.careercruising.com/ in the VCN Room.
If you missed class:
Group 01, try catching up on the above assignment and see me so I can explain it more.
Group 02, ask a friend to catch you up on the website and see me please.
For next class September 28 (Day 8) - Group 01: You will have the chance to share your ability activities with your peers.
For next class September 23 (Day 6) - Group 02: You will either have the chance to use the website or we will be doing 3 abilities activities.
Group 01 - We reviewed what you already knew about your Multiple Intelligences. Next, you completed 3 abilities activities that were due at the end of class: You imagined living a day in your life 5 years in the future with the challenge of 1) not being able to see, 2) not being able to walk, and 3) not being able to hear or speak. However, in all situations, you were encouraged to use your other abilities and invent ways to accommodate yourself. In the end, we discussed how each of you was able to use available abilities to meet the same needs you would have regularly otherwise. Way to think outside the box! Those activities should now be in your "Skills/Abilities" section of your POP Binders.
Group 02 - You were oriented to use http://www.careercruising.com/ in the VCN Room.
If you missed class:
Group 01, try catching up on the above assignment and see me so I can explain it more.
Group 02, ask a friend to catch you up on the website and see me please.
For next class September 28 (Day 8) - Group 01: You will have the chance to share your ability activities with your peers.
For next class September 23 (Day 6) - Group 02: You will either have the chance to use the website or we will be doing 3 abilities activities.
Friday, September 18, 2009
5TH CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREER CRUISING WEBSITE ORIENTATION & SYNERGIZE GAME
Today:
1) We went to the VCN room and checked out the outstanding online resource, http://www.careercruising.com/. (Ask me for the username and password.)
2) You had an opportunity to reflect on your group-work qualities. When you got into groups of 6-8, formed a circle, stuck your left hand out and grabbed another person's hand, then did the same with your right, then tried to get untangled, what happened? Did you lead and direct more? Did you listen and support more? Did you do both? What did that activity show you about yourself synergizing?
If you missed class: Please copy the missed Career Cruising notes from a friend before next class.
Next class Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5): Please bring the assignment you wrote up in class today because you will need it to do the activity. Have a good weekend.
1) We went to the VCN room and checked out the outstanding online resource, http://www.careercruising.com/. (Ask me for the username and password.)
2) You had an opportunity to reflect on your group-work qualities. When you got into groups of 6-8, formed a circle, stuck your left hand out and grabbed another person's hand, then did the same with your right, then tried to get untangled, what happened? Did you lead and direct more? Did you listen and support more? Did you do both? What did that activity show you about yourself synergizing?
If you missed class: Please copy the missed Career Cruising notes from a friend before next class.
Next class Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5): Please bring the assignment you wrote up in class today because you will need it to do the activity. Have a good weekend.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
5TH CLASS - GROUP 02 - PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION OF COMPETENT WORKER QUALITIES
Today: You each presented your answers to d from last class and we discussed many thoughts as they arose, as well as the importance of the activity and how it is preparing you for your upcoming job shadow and first career exploration.
If you missed class: Chat with your friends in class about the different points discussed, or see me.
No formal homework, but if you have time to check out www.careercruising.com before Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5), it will be worth your while to get ahead. Ask me for the username and password.
If you missed class: Chat with your friends in class about the different points discussed, or see me.
No formal homework, but if you have time to check out www.careercruising.com before Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5), it will be worth your while to get ahead. Ask me for the username and password.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
4TH CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - KNOWING SELF
Today:
1) You completed an Interest Inventory by yourself.
2) You shared your answers in pairs and answered a) who is your partner, b) what are 5 things you both have in common, c) what are 3 things that are different, and d) what do you both think the top 5 qualities a person needs to be successful in the workplace?
Group 01, in your pairs you presented d (above) to the rest of the class and explained why. Excellent presentations!
If you missed class: I have an Interest Inventory for you to complete and then find a friend to answer the above questions with.
Group 01 next class Friday, Sept. 18 (Day 3): I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
Group 02 next class tomorrow, Sept. 16 (Day 1): You will have the chance to present d. I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
1) You completed an Interest Inventory by yourself.
2) You shared your answers in pairs and answered a) who is your partner, b) what are 5 things you both have in common, c) what are 3 things that are different, and d) what do you both think the top 5 qualities a person needs to be successful in the workplace?
Group 01, in your pairs you presented d (above) to the rest of the class and explained why. Excellent presentations!
If you missed class: I have an Interest Inventory for you to complete and then find a friend to answer the above questions with.
Group 01 next class Friday, Sept. 18 (Day 3): I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
Group 02 next class tomorrow, Sept. 16 (Day 1): You will have the chance to present d. I will be checking to make sure binders are organized as we went over.
Friday, September 11, 2009
3RD CLASS - GROUP 01 - CAREERS AND YOU
Today:
Please read the 3rd class post below of group 02 because it applies to you. The only difference is: These questions were also due at the end of class:
a) What were your top 3 careers
b) What is your top career family (with the most careers of interest)
c) Who was your partner
d) What are 5 things you learned about her/him?
See you Tuesday, September 15 (Day 10). Don't forget your POP binder.
Please read the 3rd class post below of group 02 because it applies to you. The only difference is: These questions were also due at the end of class:
a) What were your top 3 careers
b) What is your top career family (with the most careers of interest)
c) Who was your partner
d) What are 5 things you learned about her/him?
See you Tuesday, September 15 (Day 10). Don't forget your POP binder.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
REMINDER - 1ST JOB SHADOW - NOVEMBER 4
You should be looking for a person to job shadow on November 4. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for more information.
3RD CLASS - GROUP 02 - CAREERS AND YOU
Today we: Played the second game using the career cards. You now should have a list of highlighted careers of interest to use as starting points for upcoming career explorations. Isn't it interesting that the majority of interests are in the Culture Family? Thanks for organizing your decks when finished.
If you missed class: People in pairs each took turns as a leader and follower. Leaders went through the deck and guessed if the follower would like or not like each career and discussed why. Followers responded to that guess, and justified why or why not. The back of the cards were read to understand careers more. Followers then highlighted the careers of interest on their sheets. The roles were then switched. You will need to see me ASAP to catch up on the activity before next class.
Next class September 10 (Day 10): Remember your POP binder. It needs to be a separate binder that will be left in class. We will be focusing on self.
If you missed class: People in pairs each took turns as a leader and follower. Leaders went through the deck and guessed if the follower would like or not like each career and discussed why. Followers responded to that guess, and justified why or why not. The back of the cards were read to understand careers more. Followers then highlighted the careers of interest on their sheets. The roles were then switched. You will need to see me ASAP to catch up on the activity before next class.
Next class September 10 (Day 10): Remember your POP binder. It needs to be a separate binder that will be left in class. We will be focusing on self.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
2ND CLASS - GROUPS 01 AND 02 - CAREER FAMILIES
Today we: Discussed the homework question that you should now be preparing for with your parents/guardians. We did a card game activity placing all kinds of careers into the five appropriate career families then checked them over. You are now gaining essential exposure to various careers out there. Thank you Mrs. H. for bringing your knowledge into the experience.
If you missed class: Come see me ASAP. You need to know the career families to be successful and because you will be tested on it. Also, check out the posters up in the POP Lab during lunch before your next class.
Group 01 next class Friday, September 11 (Day 8): I trust you will have your outlines signed and course materials when I check at the beginning of class. We will begin the second card game that will focus more on your interests and careers, as well as be doing some self-awareness activities. You will get to know yourself more as well as have to justify your choices to others.
Group 02 next class Wednesday, September 9 (Day 6): Please read the above section.
If you missed class: Come see me ASAP. You need to know the career families to be successful and because you will be tested on it. Also, check out the posters up in the POP Lab during lunch before your next class.
Group 01 next class Friday, September 11 (Day 8): I trust you will have your outlines signed and course materials when I check at the beginning of class. We will begin the second card game that will focus more on your interests and careers, as well as be doing some self-awareness activities. You will get to know yourself more as well as have to justify your choices to others.
Group 02 next class Wednesday, September 9 (Day 6): Please read the above section.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
1ST CLASS - GROUP 01 - COURSE INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the POP Option! What is written below to group 02 students applies directly to you as well. Please take the time to read it. See you next week! Also, if you wish to change an option course you are in, you can see Mrs. Hostetler on September 17 and 18 in the guidance office right beside the main office. Let your friends know who wanted to take POP, as well.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
1ST CLASS - GROUP 02 - COURSE INTRODUCTION
Welcome to POP! Today was an intoduction to the course and POP Lab... mentors, careercruising.com, job shadowing, tool kits, and career day were key points that you should now briefly know and be able to tell another person about. If you missed today, see me for the outline... and if you can, ask another person in class about the above points before then.
Next class (Tuesday, September 8 - Day 5) we will be joined by guest speaker Mrs. D. Hostetler, our veteran guidance counselor. There are millions of careers out there... how are they all organized? It's as simple as finding your favorite CD at Archambault or the chocolate covered almonds at Provigo... stay tuned for Career Families! Also, what careers interest you? We'll be exploring that as well, but keep it in mind until then.
Reminder: I trust your course outline will be signed and your homework question (WHAT'S COMING UP IN NOVEMBER?) will be finished when I check them the beginning of class. In the meantime, if you would like to check out http://www.careercruising.com/ early, go for it! Ask me for the username and password.
Next class (Tuesday, September 8 - Day 5) we will be joined by guest speaker Mrs. D. Hostetler, our veteran guidance counselor. There are millions of careers out there... how are they all organized? It's as simple as finding your favorite CD at Archambault or the chocolate covered almonds at Provigo... stay tuned for Career Families! Also, what careers interest you? We'll be exploring that as well, but keep it in mind until then.
Reminder: I trust your course outline will be signed and your homework question (WHAT'S COMING UP IN NOVEMBER?) will be finished when I check them the beginning of class. In the meantime, if you would like to check out http://www.careercruising.com/ early, go for it! Ask me for the username and password.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
1ST JOB SHADOW - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 (DAY 3) - ALL DAY
Mark your calendars now. The Take Our Teens To Work Day will be here sooner than we expect! It's technically "kids" in the name, but POP students last year made it clear you are no longer that. Now is the time to start thinking about who you would like to job shadow all day. As your first job shadow, it is usually with your parent/guardian, but can also be with another family member, family friend, or neighbour who your parent/guardian is okay about you going with. More information will follow in the next month, but feel free to click on the purple link above. If you do, keep in mind you do not have to register online; I will take care of that for the classes.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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