Розробка уроку з використанням мультимедійної презентації в 10 класі на тему: "Choosing a career".

                                                       10   form     

                                              Making  the  right  choice   

                                                                                      Be not impatient in delay,

                                                                                      But  wait as one who understands,

                                                                                      When   spirit rises and commands,

                                                                                      The  gods are ready to obey.      

                                                                                               James Allen, As you Think.

       Objectives:

•          to maintain students’  motivation of mastering English;
•          to expand students’ outlook and enrich their knowledge  through collaborative work;
•          to practice students’ coherent speech, enrich their active vocabulary;
•          to help students’ with their career guidance.

Equipment: presentation, models of projects, pictures of different professions, job advertisements.

                                                     Procedure

1. Introduction

T: Every day we make a lot of choices, sometimes subconsciously or even unconsciously. They may be responsible and independent, dependable and surprising, difficult and easy. Some of these choices are very small ones. For example, do we eat healthy food for lunch or do we eat junk  food, which is tasty but isn’t very good for us? As for me every morning I make choice between lying in and doing my morning exercises. So, what choices do you make? 

S1: Every morning I make up my mind what to wear.

S2: As for me I think of having or not having breakfast.

S3: My main choice of the day is where to go out.

2. Warming  up

T: Well, all your choices may be either important or not, but they influence your mood during the day or even a week of your life. However in the life of people there are some choices that affect their whole future life, success and happiness. What are they?

         S1:  I think it’s the choice of… .

         S2:  In my opinion… .

         S3: In my view…  .

         S4: I’m dead sure …   .

T: Well, you are quite right and today we are going to speak about the first responsible choice you make entering the adult life - the choice of your future profession.

3. Main Part

1. Vocabulary Revision

T: The world of professions is rich and enormous. It’s impossible to show and name them all but let’s try to call some of them. ( Students  give examples of different professions. )

2. Brainstorming

                There are 2 words on the blackboard. The teacher split students into two groups 

               whose   task is to write as many professions as possible beginning with the letters the

               words consist of.

             Suggested  words: professions, occupation

             P --- pilot, programmer, politician, plumber, porter, physician, pianist, physicist,painter.

             R --- reporter, registrar.

             O--- operator.

             F--- fisherman, free lancer, fireman, florist, farmer, footballer.

             E--- editor, economist, ecologist, electrician, engineer, engine-driver, employee, estate

             agent.

             S--- sportsman, shop assistant, serviceman, salesman, secretary.

             S--- surgeon, soldier, secretary, sailor, scientist.

             I---investigator, instructor, inspector.

             O--- ophthalmologist, optician, office-worker, official, operator.

             N--- nurse, newsagent, novelist, newsreader.

3. Groupwork

           T: Look at the key words. How many jobs related to the career areas can you think of in

           2 minutes?

           ( The students fill in the mind maps. )

          A: The media: ( a columnist, a correspondent, a journalist, a proofreader, an editor).

          B: IT: ( system analyst, network  administrator, software engineer, database

          administrator).

         Key words:

        -business;

        - medicine;

        - law;

        - cinema;

        - sport etc.

       4. Unscramble the names of the jobs you are going to listen about.

        stemsy ministradator  - …

        naljourist - …

        countacant -  …

5.         Listening

A   My mother is an accountant in a pharmaceutical company. She has been an accountant for over 20 years. At this particular company she has already been working for 10 years. She is a professional accountant with a broad work experience.

   It took her 5 years to get higher education at the university. But my mum says that a professional accountant should always get additional education. So my mum is often present at different seminars, workshops, conferences and what on. There she learns about new laws and rules in the field. She listens to reports and discusses the ways of applying fresh knowledge in practice. She often gathers financial reports and watches if everything is in proper order.

B  My father is a journalist. He chose this creative profession because he was, of course, a creative person. After he graduated from the university, he was offered a vacancy in the local newspaper. Now she visits different events and meetings in order to write articles and inform the society about events. He also meets people and takes their interviews. The chief Editor is satisfied with my father’s work. His colleagues are very educated. They all work as a team. The profession of a journalist is exciting, though sometimes may be dangerous.

C  My brother Max is a system administrator. He works in a well- known computer corporation. His work is well-paid, very interesting and responsible. He oversees the work of 1, 200 computers. He is responsible for the safety of all documents and files. He prevents the system from receiving viruses. Sometimes he installs different programs and sometimes works as a programmer. He develops different programs, necessary for effective work of the corporation. Max knows a lot about office equipment like computers, scanners, Xerox machines and printers. He can easily fix them, too. All this colleagues respect him for his professionalism.

6.         Listen and answer the questions.

1.     Is it necessary to get higher education if you want to become an accountant?
2.     Why does an accountant need to get additional education? What ways can he/she get it?
3.     What is the journalist who works in some local newspaper responsible fоr?
4.     What can you characterize the profession of a journalist?
5.     What does the occupation of a system administrator require?

       7. Speak out

       T: The students are offered several job advertisements. The task is to define what

        specialists are needed.

       Sample ads

1. Do you like creating new menus?

Would you like to join a new catering company?

We cater for wedding, parties and business conferences!

2. Have you got a good telephone voice?

Would you like to choose what time to work?

Would you like to work at home?

We need people to conduct phone interviews about products for an advertising agency.

8 . Speaking

   The students are given the pictures of different professions. The task is to describe the profession without naming it. The students guess what is it.

S1 : The people  of this occupation should be able to analyse business operations, develop, implement, modify and document record keeping and accounting systems making use of current computer accurate ( an accountant).

S2: The people of this occupation present purchase offers to sellers for consideration, interview clients  to determine what kind of property they are seeking. They should be energetic, intelligent, have perfect communication skills ( an estate agent ).

S3: The people of this occupation select, write and report ( on ) current stories for publication, broadcast, keeping to deadlines. They provide a forum for public opinion and stimulate it through editorials, columns and reviews. They should be enthusiastic, broadminded, curious, adventurous, have excellent communication skills ( a journalist ).

S4: The people of this profession advise clients on legal issues, or legal rights and obligations, prepare legal advice for individuals and businesses by interpreting laws, rulings and regulations, draw up legal documents and certificates necessary for trial procedures. They should be intelligent, impartial, honest, just and fair ( a lawyer ) .

      9. Group work

T: Now in groups of 3 discuss qualities essential for the people of any profession. Give the reasons for your choice.

Suggested word list:

•          tolerance,
•          enthusiasm,
•          patience,
•          punctuality,
•          flexibility,
•          loyalty,
•          kindness,
•          optimism,
•          reliability,
•          sensibility,
•          intelligence,
•          professionalism,
•          responsibility,
•          sense of  humour,
•          creativity,
•          courtesy

( Each group gives its answers.)

10 Reading

Read the job adverts ( A – D )and answer the questions ( 1 – 6 ).

A

Dogwalker

We are looking for part-time dogwalkers for weekday evenings. Applicants must be reliable and energetic. Knowledge of local parks desirable. Apply by e-mail to Helen Smith  @ Helen Kenneis.ie

B

Reporter

The Kent Express is accepting applications for the position of part-time reporter for our weekly teen magazine. We are looking for an outgoing person aged 14 – 17 with an active lifestyle who can write about teen issues. The job is unpaid, but if you are interested in a career in journalism this is a great opportunity to gain experience. Computer training provided. Call 087-2105673 for a phone interview.

C

Shop assistant

Jean Scene is looking for a shop assistant to work in our shop in Main Street at weekend. You  must be polite and helpful and have some previous experience of working in a clothes shop. Please collect an application form in our shop.

D

Office worker

We are looking for part-time general office worker. The right person will be serious and hard-working with a polite phone manner. Previous work experience is not required. Letters of application to Mr. Smith , PO Box 2564

Which job advert…

1.  … says that you must call them for a phone interview?
2.  … requires you to have previous work experience?
3. … requires you to have phone skills?
4. … asks you to apply online?
5. … says that you will not get any money for your work?
6. … is advertising for more than one position?

Keys: 1B, 2C, 3D, 4A, 5B, 6A.

    10. Speaking

  T: What do you personally think of this problem – making the choice of your future profession?  What is your idea of good job? What should you take into account choosing a future occupation? ( students’  answers.)

T: Let’s summarise  all the points and make the list of the factors influencing your choice.

Samples answers

Popular, prestigious, interesting, well paid, follow fashion, career options, personal interest, hobbies, career prospects, family traditions, dreams and ambitions, character of a person, job opportunities in the area, success in some subjects at school.

T: among the factors affecting your choice you have mentioned family traditions. Who is ready to claim that he / she is going to follow up the steps of his/her parents?

( Students speak about the occupations of their parents and attitude to them.)

   11. Relaxing pause

The students watch the video clip and sing the song “ Life is Wonderful” by Jason Mraz.

It takes a crane to build a crane,

It takes two floors to make a storey,

It takes an egg to make a hen,

It takes a hen to make an egg,

There is no end to what I’m saying.

It takes a thought to make a word,

And it takes some words to make an action,

And it takes some work to make it work,

It takes some good to make it hurt,

It takes some bad for satisfaction.

Ah la la la la la la la life is wonderful,

Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle,

Ah la la la la is wonderful,

La la la la la.

12.    Projects  Presentation

Students present the projects they have done at home.

“ My future profession’’

It’s not easy task to make the right choice of a job. I have known for a long time that leaving school is the beginning of my independent life, the beginning of a far more serious examinations of my abilities and character, I have asked myself a lot of times: « What do I want to be when I live school?” A few years ago it was difficult for me to give a definite answer. As the years passed I changed my mind a lot of times about which science or field of industry to specialize in . It was difficult to make up my mind and choose one of the hundreds of jobs to which I might be better suited. A couple of years ago I wanted to become a doctor. I thought it was a very noble profession. I was good at biology and chemistry in the 8^th and 9^th forms. I wanted to help people  who had problems with health. I knew that a doctor should be noble in work and life, kind and attentive people, responsible, honest and prudent. A doctor, who is selfish, dishonest, can’t be good at his profession. I tried to do my best to develop good traits in myself.

     Now I have already decided what to do. I’d like to be a teacher. I know that it’s very difficult to become a good teacher. You should know perfectly the subject you teach, you must be well- educated and well-informed. I decided to become an English teacher, so I’ll try to enter the Foreign Language Department of the university. Today the teachers of English are of great demand in our country. And after graduating from the Pedagogical University I’ll have an interesting job. I’ll always liked the atmosphere of teaching and learning which is generally created by the teacher and I’ll do my best to become a teacher who will arouse pupil’s interest by high proficienty and personality, warm and respectful relationships with pupils. I’ll do everything to become such a  teacher and I’m sure I’ll never regret my decision to follow this career.

   “ The Profession of My Dream”

Plans for the future is a problem that worries me- I have to make a very important choice in my life- the choice of a profession. On the one hand, I’m adult enough to have an opinion of my own about what I’m interested in and what I’m good at. On the other hand, at this age we lack life experience and our inclinations sometimes don’t coincide with our possibilities. That’s why it’s very important to have somebody to give a piece of advice. Such people are, first of all, our parents and teachers, those people, who know us best. As for me I’d like to become a militiaman. This work is interesting, dangerous and selfless. There are no fixed working hours; you have to work days and nights, often without week-ends, sometimes when all the other people have public holidays like New Year Eve, or Victory Day. There are no personal interests in militia: you work for interest of the society. But at the same time profession of a militiaman is a noble one. When people are in need of defense, they usually call militia. A militiaman is to defend people’s life and property, to work out people’s conflicts and stand on guard of law. To become a good militiaman one should study the science of Law, history, economy; one must be well informed about political events in our country and abroad. It’s also very important to be honest and fair, even-tempered and patient. So, I want to work in militia, and I’m sure I’ll never regret my decision.

          “ My Plans for the Future”

It’s not a secret that Ukraine is now through a difficult period of times and that Ukrainian economy is in a deep crisis. That’s why it’s very important for our country to have efficient economists to raise our economy at a higher level. I want to study economics as I’m very interested in current economic processes both in Ukraine and in other countries. I’m eager to understand the reasons of economic problems and to discover the ways for their working out. I think we should consider the experience of developed countries, which have already overcome their hardships; but it’s also very important to take into account historical and cultural peculiarities of our country. So, I want to become a good specialist and work for the welfare of Ukraine.

           “ Choosing a Profession”

I am a school leaver and a problem of choosing a profession is the most urgent for me now. Certainly I have thought this question over for a long time. My parents have their own opinion on it. But as the time of leaving school is closer, my worries become stronger and stronger. As the most of my friends and classmates I am going to enter the university or some other higher educational institution. I expect to get a “ Certificate of Maturity” with good and excellent marks. But I realize that a lot of young people will bring their “Certificates” with excellent marks to the selection committee of  the university. As for me I have no aptitude for mastering the technique. But at the same time I don’t know if  I’ll manage to get a good job after the department in some way connected with management. But I doubt if I have needed personal qualities for this job. To my mind one who chooses this profession must be very communicative. And of course, if you want to gain something in this field, you have to know which worries me a lot. If I don’t get marks necessary for admition to the university, they can suggest that I should pay for my education and our family has no money for this. There is one more possibility to continue my education. I mean some colleges. Our country is now through a difficult period of times and it needs good specialists in many spheres. May be I’ll choose accountancy .It is very important to every business. A competent accountant is needed everywhere. If I don’t enter a college or university, I’ll try to do my best to learn operate the computer. Certainly I’ll go on studying  English at some courses. I am sure without this knowledge it is impossible to get a good job. Many people started at the bottom and worked their way up to the top.

              “ The Choice I Have Made”

I am finishing school now and I must choose my future job. There are many interesting professions but as for me the best one is to be a journalist. It requires plenty of contacts with people and I like it a lot because I am a very sociable person and I can find a common language with anyone. Journalists make reports and write articles and I think it’s great. Another advantage of this job is that journalists often meet and interview interesting and famous people, visit new places and have a meaningful life that is rich in impressions. They always know new information and share it with people. My father said that it was a dirty job because of the great amount of false and useless information nowadays in our press and on television. I don’t agree because every job has bad professionals as well as good ones. To be a good journalist, I should be a well – educated and broad – minded person. So, I should read a lot of books and be sure that I’m good at writing. I must enter university and study hard there. As for my plans, I’m going to prepare seriously for exams and study hard at university. And I’m going to try and find a job at some local newspaper. I hope I’ll have a success in the field of journalism.

13.    Speaking

T: The choice of a future profession is very responsible but not the one you make during your life. Certainly, all of you dream about… By the way, what do you dream about? ( Students’ answers)

T: Your dreams are quite different but in one word you dream about happiness. People have always dreamed about happiness, that’s why there are a lot of sayings about it. Look through some of them and comment on the one you like most.

“ There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.” George Sand

“ The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances.” Martha Washington

“ The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.” James Oppenheim

“ Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Mohandas K. Gandhi

“ Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Norman Macewan

“ Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“ The amount of happiness that you have depends on the amount of freedom you have in your heart.” Thich Nhat Hanh

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T: Today you are having a brilliant chance to try your hand at cooking but it will be unusual because you will cook a cake of happiness. I hope it will be delicious. In 5 minutes be ready to share of the cake with your peers.

( The students make the projects and in 1-2 sentences write the recipe of their cakes.)

Suggested word list:

Put, add, and mix, good friends, a lot of money, no money worries, a friendly supportive family, a big house, a creative job, good health, love, understanding.

Sample  answer

For my cake of happiness I took a lot of good health, added a supportive friendly family and my loyal friends. Then I mixed it with love and no money worries. I believe my cake is very tasty.

T: Now let’s try to give some pieces of advice to those who are eager to be happy but maybe don’t know how to do it. Continue the sentence “ If you want to be happy,…

S1: enjoy the moment.”

S2: take regular exercise.”

S3: get a pet.”

S4: get out of town.”

S5: sing.”

S6: appreciate what you have.”

S7: believe in yourself!”

T: One more piece of advice is encoded on the blackboard. “ Happy, worry, be, don’t!”

Answer: “ Don’t worry! Be happy!”

( The students sing a song “ Don’t worry! Be happy!”

15.    Summing – up

T: Of course, it is very important to make the right choice. But I think it is more important what kind of person you will become. I wish you to find yourselves in this world, be kind, honest and noble everywhere and in everything. I wish you success in your future life. May all your cherish dreams come true! Go to your ambitions and remember: “ When the people are eager, the gods join in!”