Поурочний план: "Робота" (JOB)

Careers. Job. Interviews.

10^th form

 

Мета уроку:

практична: удосконалювати навички спілкування, використовуючи лексику з теми; формувати навички діалогічного мовлення на рівні мікродіалогу з опорою на зразок; розвивати вміння читати текст ігноруючи пропущені слова;

освітня: розширити знання учнів про світ професій та співбесіду, як фактор успішного працевлаштування;

розвивальна: розвивати навички читання, аудіювання та комунікативні навички; розвивати уяву, ініціативу, сприяти професійній орієнтації; розвивати самостійність учнів і самовладання в комунікативній ситуації; розвивати позитивне ставлення до життя;

виховна: виховувати розуміння в учнів важливості та необхідності реалізації своїх умінь і здібностей через обрану професію, спрямованих на самовдосконалення; прищеплювати повагу до людей з різними професіями.

Тип уроку: комбінований урок

Обладнання: презентація, малюнки, картки (роздатковий матеріал), фонограма діалогу.

 

Procedure

 

І. Warming-up

Teacher: Good morning, dear friends! How are you?

Teacher: Our today`s lesson is devoted to something important in your lives, because choosing a career is the main problem which is thought about by everybody.

Moreover, today we are going to talk about some things you should know if you want to become successful and we will take part in a job interview.

And I`m sure today`s lesson will help you in your future carrier.

First of all, let’s read these wise quotations written on the blackboard. Can you comment them?

• “Get happiness out of your work or you may never know what happiness is”. (Edgar Bergen)
• “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. (Unknown author)
• “When work is a pleasure, life is joy. When work is duty, life is slavery.” (Maxim Gorky)

Teacher: I would like you to answer some questions:

- Have you decided yet what job you would like to do when you are older?

- Would you like to go to university? If so, what do you think you would study?

- Do you think you will ever go abroad to work?

- What do you think is the most difficult thing about passing a job inter­view?

- Think about what is the most important in a job.

Teacher: There are many different professions. Moreover, I want you to guess them and show at the pictures.

a)  This person cuts and styles women`s hair. Mrs. Brown is a …. (hairdresser)

b)  This person is skilled at working and repairing computers. Mr. Green is a…. (programmer)

c)  A person who prepares and cooks food is called a…. (cook)

d)  A person who helps animals to be healthy is called a…. (veterinarian)

e)  A person who drives a car is called a…. (driver)

f)  This person faces dangerous situations. Mr. White is a …. (police officer)

g)  This person performs on the stage. Ms Jane is an …. (actress)

h)  A worker in a mine is called a …. (miner)

i)   A person who performs on a musical instrument is called a…. (musician)

j)   A person who helps people to be healthy is called a…. (doctor)

k)  A person who flies an aircraft is called a…. (pilot)

l)  This person helps children to learn things. Mrs. Watson is a…. (teacher)

 

Teacher: Match the jobs on the left with the workplaces on the right.

Jobs	Workplaces
1.ski instructor           2.nanny                             3.camp counselor         4.language teacher         5.cook     6.lifeguard	a) at beaches and swimming pools b) at Alpine resorts c) in private homes d) in restaurant kitchens e) at summer camp f) at universities and schools

 

Teacher: It has become a common practice to have an interview before getting a job. So, look at the advice for job interviews and make a list of things to do and not to do during the interview.

1. Put on casual clothes for the interview.
2. Go out for a walk before the interview to relax.
3. Think about the job and write down your strengths and weaknesses.
4. Find out information about the company.
5. Turn up at the interview a couple of minutes early.
6. Take down notes during the interview.
7. Sit down and stand up when they ask you to.
8. Make up information about yourself.
9. Make out you understand something when you do not.
10.  Go into a lot of detail about your personal life.
11.  Speak up and express yourself clearly.
12.  Sit up straight and maintain eye contact.

 

DO…

DO NOT…

 

(If students disagree about the answers, encourage them to argue the case.

Answers: DO: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 and 12

                DO NOT: 1, 6, 8, 9 and 10)

 

ІІ.  Reading

a) Pre-reading activity.

Teacher: I would like you to read the whole text quickly to get a general idea of the meaning.

Mandy’s account of an interview

Yesterday, I had an interview for a holiday job at summer camp for children. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time to (1)……..about the organization, but I did (2)……..all the things I’m good at, like doing video games! In the morning I woke up late quickly (3)……..some jeans and a T-shirt. I (4)……..at the office five minutes late, so I walked straight in and (5)…….. I couldn’t (6)…….. what the  interviewer was saying and I had to ask her to (7)…….. She asked about my experience with children, so I (8)…….. a lot of detail about my younger brother. Then she asked me to tell her about my work experience and I (9)…….. a story about some voluntary work with a youth club. She stopped asking questions, so I (10)…….. and (11)…….. of the room. I think I’ve got a good chance of getting the job. What do you think?

 b) While-reading activity.

       Teacher: Complete Mandy’s account of an interview with verbs from the previous exercise.

Teacher: Check your answers.

1. Find out

2. Write down

3. Put on

4. Turned up

5. Sat down

6. Make out

7. Speak up

8. Went into

9. Made up

10. Got up

11. Went out

 

c) After-reading activity.

Teacher: Do you think Mandy got the job? Why or why not?

   (Students discuss whether they think Mandy got the job, and if not why not. What should she have done differently?)

  

III. Listening

 a) Pre-listening activity.

Teacher: You are right; it will be difficult for Mandy to find a good job. Now I want you to listen to another interview.

Tapescript

Director: Please take a seat. We received your resume last week. Your credentials are excellent. 
Susan: Thank you.  
Director: After you finished school, you went to work for an insurance company.  What were your duties there?             
Susan: At first, I assisted the vice president of corporate sales. I did most of his legwork for him and took care of all the administrative duties.               
Director: I see, you were promoted twice.  
Susan: Yes, currently I am the regional sales representative. 
Director: May I ask why you want to leave your present employer after all this time?
Susan: The position you advertised offers me the opportunity to move into a managerial position. I believe this is the right step at this point in my career.               
Director: I see. You are a very interesting candidate. I have to discuss your application with my colleagues. We will get back to you next week.               
Susan: Thank you very much.  
Director: You’re welcome.

Teacher:

• Is this dialogue formal or informal? What are some of the expressions that reveal this?
• Do you think Susan will get the job? Why?
• Role-play a job interview for the class. In a class discussion, evaluate each interviews. Should the candidate get the job? Why or why not?
•  In small groups, go through “Help wanted” ads and pick out a few interesting positions. Discuss the qualifications and personal characteristics that would be necessary for a job. 

b) While-listening activity.

  Teacher: Complete the Function File with words from the list.

Certainly, enjoy, getting in touch, important thing, just one thing, qualities, take a seat, thank you, work experience

 

Function File: Job Interview
Interviewer Good morning, (1)………. Why do you want to work with us at Camp Elizabeth? What experience do you have?   What (5)……….. do you think are important for the job? You (6)……….. must have patience    Are there any questions you’d like to ask me? I’ll be (9) ……….. with people next week.	Interviewee Good morning, (2)……….. I (3)……….. working with children and I’d like to get some (4)………. I help with the youth club at school. I’ve organized sports and trips to various places. And another (7)……….  thing is enthusiasm. And, well, you also have to be very careful.            Yes, (8)………..   Thank you very much.

 

Teacher: Check your answers.

Answers:

1. Take a seat

2. Thank you

3. Enjoy

4. Work experience

5. Qualities

6. Certainly

7. Important things

8. Just one thing

9. Getting in touch

 

IV. Speaking

Teacher: OK, and now I would like to know more about your future career plans. (Teacher asks students to tell her the job they do, or the one they would like to do. Teacher chooses two or three students who do, or would like to do the same kind of work and put them together to prepare for a job interview for a specific position of their choosing.)

Teacher: Well, there are a lot of different professions. If you want to apply, first of all you should send your CV and only then you have a job interview. Do you know any useful tips?

Dos and Don’ts:

• Relax, be yourself.
• Be polite and friendly.
• Smile occasionally, it helps.
• Be positive. Showing you are keen on the job is the most important thing to remember.
• Do not smoke or chew gum.
• Ask if there is something you don/t understand.
• Do not tell lies! No one expects you to be a superman/woman.

Teacher: I want you to create a character. Use your imagination and fill in the next form:

Your name:
Age:
Nationality:
Current occupation:
Relevant personal qualities:
Previous working experience:
Present level of English:
Country you are currently in:

 

The rest of the class will be working in another group to write interview questions for this position.

(Interviewees from group B interview Applicants from group A)

 

V. Conclusion

Teacher: At today’s lesson, we have spoken about your future career plans and learnt to behave during the job interview. Your home task in the internet «Interview games»:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/gogetit/getthatjob/interviewgame.shtml

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex. 1

a)  This person cuts and styles women`s hair. Mrs. Brown is a ….

b)  This person is skilled at working and repairing computers. Mr. Green is a….

c)  A person who prepares and cooks food is called a….

d)  A person who helps animals to be healthy is called a….

e)  A person who drives a car is called a….

f)  This person faces dangerous situations. Mr. White is a ….

g)  This person performs on the stage. Ms Jane is an ….

h)  A worker in a mine is called a ….

i)   A person who performs on a musical instrument is called a….

j)   A person who helps people to be healthy is called a….

k)  A person who flies an aircraft is called a….

l)  This person helps children to learn things. Mrs. Watson is a….

 

Ex. 2

Jobs	Workplaces
1.ski instructor           2.nanny                             3.camp counselor         4.language teacher         5.cook     6.lifeguard	a) at beaches and swimming pools b) at Alpine resorts c) in private homes d) in restaurant kitchens e) at summer camp f) at universities and schools

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text

 

Mandy’s account of an interview

Yesterday, I had an interview for a holiday job at summer camp for children. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time to (1)……..about the organization, but I did (2)……..all the things I’m good at, like doing video games! In the morning I woke up late quickly (3)……..some jeans and a T-shirt. I (4)……..at the office five minutes late, so I walked straight in and (5)…….. I couldn’t (6)…….. what the  interviewer was saying and I had to ask her to (7)…….. She asked about my experience with children, so I (8)…….. a lot of detail about my younger brother. Then she asked me to tell her about my work experience and I (9)…….. a story about some voluntary work with a youth club. She stopped asking questions, so I (10)…….. and (11)…….. of the room. I think I’ve got a good chance of getting the job. What do you think?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex. 3

 

Certainly, enjoy, getting in touch, important thing, just one thing, qualities, take a seat, thank you, work experience

 

Function File: Job Interview
Interviewer Good morning, (1)………. Why do you want to work with us at Camp Elizabeth? What experience do you have?   What (5)……….. do you think are important for the job? You (6)……….. must have patience    Are there any questions you’d like to ask me? I’ll be (9) ……….. with people next week.	Interviewee Good morning, (2)……….. I (3)……….. working with children and I’d like to get some (4)………. I help with the youth club at school. I’ve organized sports and trips to various places. And another (7)……….  thing is enthusiasm. And, well, you also have to be very careful.            Yes, (8)………..   Thank you very much.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card

Your name:
Age:
Nationality:
Current occupation:
Relevant personal qualities:
Previous working experience:
Present level of English:
Country you are currently in:

 

 

Your name:
Age:
Nationality:
Current occupation:
Relevant personal qualities:
Previous working experience:
Present level of English:
Country you are currently in:

 

 

Your name:
Age:
Nationality:
Current occupation:
Relevant personal qualities:
Previous working experience:
Present level of English:
Country you are currently in: