Career Pathways and… · JHS3 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.6.1.1.2 - Analyse the value of work to the individual and society in general

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three ways work benefits the individual, such as income, self-esteem, and skill development.
Explain at least three ways work benefits society, such as providing goods and services, generating taxes, and building community.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working for self versus working for others using a structured analysis.
Present a short group report that clearly arranges arguments about the value of work in a logical order with supporting details.
Make a reasoned judgement about which form of work (self or employed) suits a given personal goal, and justify that judgement with evidence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Entrepreneurial Skills (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Career Pathways and Career Opportunities (6.1)
Content standard: B9.6.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding about the changing nature of the workplace, the value of work to society, and the connection of work to the achievement of personal goals
Indicator: B9.6.1.1.2 - Analyse the value of work to the individual and society in general
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 116
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Analyse and report the value of work to the individual and society in general, in groups.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working for self and others. E.g., Self:
- Advantage: More control over income; choose the people you work with.
- Disadvantage: Difficult to raise capital; working may be much longer and irregular; sickness results in the business suffering. Others:
- Advantage: Retirement benefits; regular work hours
- Disadvantage: Less job security; less freedom