Programme of Study Year 9
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Key competencies |
Career education context |
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Managing self |
• developing and maintaining self-esteem and self-belief • developing and broadening aspirations beyond stereotypes • developing new skills and a sense of competence • understanding change and growth as part of life • learning how to set goals and make plans |
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Relating to others |
• developing skills for positive interactions with others • listening to others’ experiences of goals in learning and work • recognising the work roles of others and valuing these • learning different styles of interaction for new situations |
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Participating and contributing |
• understanding contribution to society through work • understanding how Academy and participation in learning relates to future life roles • developing a vision of self in the future world of work • valuing connections to community |
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Thinking |
• learning to think about the future • recognising the broad scope of work now and in the future • developing an understanding of what is involved in decision making |
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Using language symbols and texts |
• learning the language of careers, the vocabulary of skills • researching information about work and careers • communicating knowledge and ideas in appropriate ways |
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| Maintain a positive self |
demonstrate characteristics and understanding of a positive self-concept |
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explore and demonstrate awareness of their qualities, strengths and career possibilities |
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| Valuing equality, diversity and inclusion |
develop and demonstrate skills in interacting positively with others |
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demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of diverse cultures |
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| Grow |
demonstrate knowledge of the importance of change and growth as part of life |
| Learning to support life and work |
Demonstrate knowledge of the connections between educational achievement and career opportunities |
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Develop understanding of the relationship between learning and work |
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Demonstrate skills in locating, understanding and using career information on different jobs |
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| LMI |
Demonstrate understanding of the skills/qualities/qualifications needed for the changing world of work |
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Understand business and industry |
Demonstrate awareness of the importance of personal responsibility in life |
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Demonstrate understanding of how work contributes to society |
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Demonstrate awareness of changes in the nature of work, including changes in gender roles |
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Make the most of careers information |
Develop goals and aspirations |
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Demonstrate understanding of planning to achieve goals |
