Lesson 1 Year 7 - education.vic.gov.au

My Talents

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• To explore student interests and talents• To reflect on student values

My Talents

You may wish to pre-teach these words before the lesson or refer to them during the lesson. The

checklist is not exhaustive and a list displaying these words and their meanings should be available to all

students during the lesson.

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This lesson aims to have students identify their interests and talents as a basis for considering future training options. At this early stage of career development students need to spend some time becoming more aware of the potential within themselves as the basis for a successful learning and training plan.

1 Hour

Classroom activity. Use of myfuture website

Goals - aims or tasks we set ourselves to help us achieve a set purposeShort-term goals - tasks you would complete in three to six months Medium-term goals – tasks you would complete in six months to one year Long-term goals – more than two years from nowValue - part of our belief system; an idea, action or item of personal worth to usTalent - something you are naturally good at and enjoy doing, like drawing, singing, dancing or using technologyQuality - a characteristic you have, such as a good listener, talker, happySkill - the ability to do a particular task that comes from natural aptitude, training or practice

• List of talents that students have developed which will assist them when developing a Pathways Plan.

• List of student values to help them to underpin their career development planning

• Identify student qualities that will help them become more aware of their skills, talents and abilities

• Set short and long-term goals for students’ learning

LESSON ONE

YEAR LEVEL

PURPOSE

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DELIVERY MODE

TERMINOLOGY CHECKLIST

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CONCEPTS TO COVER

Year 7, Lesson 1: Page 1 of 7

My Talents

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CONCEPT QUESTIONS 10 MINUTES

Using a mind mapping activity ask students to identify all the skills, talents and qualities in the classroom. Students should be encouraged to use positive reinforcement during this activity to highlight the special skills, talents and qualities of all students, regardless of their academic potential. This activity aims to match - where possible - the skills, talents and personal attributes to a potential occupationFor example: Skill - great at soccer; plays in school team Talent - excellent physical coordination Quality – good listener and communicator Possible Career Option – lifestyle coach/personal trainerThis activity could be completed in pairs, with students asked to identify future career options for their partners. If possible, aim for at least one example for each Skill, Talent and Quality

• What has been my learning journey so far? • What do l value in my life? • What would l like to change in my life? • What are some goals l would like to set for my life? • How will l achieve these goals?

• Students complete Handout 1 My Skills, Talents and Qualities.

• Students complete Handout 2 My Life and What l Value

Ask students to reflect on their findings from these activities. Using the information from the handouts, students set three short-term goals they would like to achieve before the end of Year 8 and three long-term goals they would like to achieve in the next five to 10 years. These goals could be both school based and personal

Students use myfuture (http://www.myfuture.edu.au) to complete an interest inventory of their interests, skills and talents. Students will need to register their details to create a user account before undertaking the interest test. Ask students to print out a list of possible occupations that have been identified for them using this tool. They will need to use the site’s My Guide section and the “Identifying” link to develop their interest profile.

BRAINSTORM ACTIVITY

20 MINUTES

ACTIVITY 1

20 MINUTES

FOLLOW UP TASK


My Talents

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RESOURCES FOR THIS LESSON

VELS APPLICATION Level 5

Handouts 1 and 2

Access to MyFuture: http://www.myfuture.edu.au

STRAND DOMAIN DIMENSION

P hysical, personal and social learning

Personal learning The individual learnerManaging personal learning

Discipline-based learning The humanities - economicsE conomic knowledge and understanding

Interdisciplinary learning Communication

D esign, Creativity and Technology

In formation and communications technology

Thinking processes

L istening, viewing and responding

Analysing and evaluating

ICT for visualising thinking

R easoning processing and inquiry


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Task 1

Look at the two lists on the following pages. Read down the list of skills and qualities and circle the ones that apply to you. You might like to include some others that you feel are missing.When you have finished, write down five things you think you have a natural talent in.WHAT ARE YOUR SKILLS?

Circle ones that apply to you. Fill in the empty boxes with other skills you can identify in yourselfWHAT ARE YOUR QUALITIES?

Circle ones that apply to you. Fill in the empty boxes with other qualities you can identify in yourself

• Working with your hands • Using the telephone

• Drawing• Keeping records/CDs/magazines/books

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• Using numbers to solve problems • Working in a group

• Budgeting • Showing others how to do things

• Using computers • Reading

• Fixing things • Dancing

• Working with small instruments • Neat and tidy

• Photography • Manage time well

• Sport • Getting things done

• Crafts, sewing, knitting

• Swimming

• Gardening

• Using equipment

• Following a pattern

• Learning a language

• Understanding graphs and diagrams

• Understanding written instructions

• Writing stories or poems

• Cooking and preparing meals


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• Understanding people’s feelings • Being patient

• Talking easily to people you meet • Being persistent

• Listening to people • Being a good sport

• Thinking quickly • Being energetic

• Encouraging others • Keeping healthy

• Keeping to a regular routine • Caring for animals

• Helping others to understand • Caring for the environment

• Staying calm in an emergency • Thinking ahead

• Standing up for yourself • Expressing your feelings

• Helping other people • Motivating yourself

• Working alone • Motivating others

• Co-operating with others • Being open minded

• Taking responsibility • Being optimistic

• Taking a leading role

• Initiating something

• Persuading others

• Negotiating

• Amusing others

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My Talents

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MY BEST SKILLSMY GOOD SKILLS

SKILLS I AM STILL LEARNING

SKILLS I NEED TO DEVELOP

SKILLS I DON’T HAVE

MY BEST QUALITIES

MY GOOD QUALITIES

QUALITIES I HAVE SOMETIMES

QUALITIES I NEED TO DEVELOP

QUALITIES I DON’T HAVE


Circle ones that apply to you. Fill in the empty boxes with other qualities you can identify in yourselfFive things I have a natural talent in...

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WHAT I VALUE WHAT THIS MEANS RANK

Risk-taking You are happy to have a go at most things

Quiet You work and live best in a quiet place

Independence You like to control your own choices

Challenge You prefer new and/or exciting activities

Friendship You enjoy the companionship of others

Money You would like to be financially secure and independent.

Variety You enjoy many activities every day

Routine You enjoy the same activities every day

Organisation You need a tidy and orderly place to live and work

Respect You see need to give and receive respect in your work/life

Freedom You enjoy being in control of your own destiny

Compassion You can feel concern for others and for all living things

Teamwork You enjoy working with a group rather than on your own

Recognition You need to have others notice you and your work

Trust You must have honesty in all you do

Helping others You prefer to assist others who may need help

Security You need to feel safe and secure

Confidence You feel happy and capable with new tasks and activities

Responsibility You feel that you must answer for your actions


Below are two tables to fill in. Use the Skills and Qualities you have identified to help you fill in the tables when you have finished share your answers with a friend.

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Lesson 1 Year 7 - education.vic.gov.au