Learning materials

The Talking Jobs learning materials have been mapped to the ACEG Framework for careers and work related learning. This framework is a key driver for schools and colleges working towards Investor in Careers and other quality awards.

Lesson Plans

The lesson plans were written to use with the Original Module in teacher led sessions in the classroom or ICT Suite. Teachers may want to break these lessons down into separate stages, or think about elements that work in isolation, perhaps as homework etc. Plenary sessions to discuss shared findings are are recommended.

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Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview

To develop an understanding of how stereotyping might influence our educational/careers choices:

  • To explore attitudes and values in relation to gender and work
  • To work together with others
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview

To understand the relationship between personal qualities and skills:

  • To understand how personal qualities and skills relate to real jobs
  • To work together with others
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Mapped to KS3 but suitable for all

Setting

Small group / class size

Resources

This is a paper based activity. Internet access is not required.

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • To develop career-related vocabulary
  • To identify job groupings
  • To encourage lateral thinking regarding jobs
  • To enhance job awareness
  • To work together with others
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds
Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • To work together with others
  • To organise jobs into categories
  • To develop career related vocabulary
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • To think about how ideas about the world of work and careers change
  • To recognise who might help the career decision process
  • To develop an understanding that a job may not always be for life
  • To introduce the concept of lifelong learning and career change
  • To work together with others
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • To explore how our attitudes and values can influence our careers
  • To consider the impact family background and education can have on careers
  • To work together with other people
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size and one to one

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • To understand the need for CVs and compare and evaluate different CVs
  • To understand the difference between a speculative and a targeted CV
  • To write a targeted CV
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Small group / class size and one to one

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • Explore attitudes and values to work and money
  • Develop an understanding of independent living
  • To work together with others
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf
Open activity as pdf
Suitable for

Suitable for KS3, KS4, Post 16, NEET

Setting

Class size

Resources

Access to the internet, headphones/speakers, printer optional

Timings

Up to an hour

Aims / Overview
  • To encourage lateral thinking regarding jobs
  • To develop an understanding between option choices and future career choices
  • To develop an understanding of how option choices might influence our post 16 educational/careers choices
Evidence

Student worksheet(s) are included with the lesson plan. Whole group feedback and discussion should be run as a plenary activity.

Framework

The ACEG Framework Careers and work-related education in England for 7 to 19 year olds

Learning Outcomes
Open activity as pdf