Grade 8 - Career Education

Big Ideas

Curricular Competency

Content

Personal Development

Connections to Community

Life and Career Plan

Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.

The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.

Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.

Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.

Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.

Use self-assessment and reflection to develop awareness of their strengths, preferences, and skills

Question self and others about how individual purposes and passions can support the needs of the local and global community when considering career choices

Recognize the impact of personal public identity in the world of work

Demonstrate respect, collaboration, and inclusivity in working with others to solve problems

Recognize and explore diverse perspectives on how work contributes to our community and society

Demonstrate safety skills and appreciate the importance of workplace safety

Set and achieve realistic learning goals with perseverance and resilience

Recognize the influence of curriculum choices and co-curricular activities on career paths

Appreciate the value of a network of resources and mentors to assist with career exploration

Question self and others about the role of family expectations and traditions, and of community needs in career choices

Apply a variety of research skills to expand their knowledge of diverse career possibilities and understand career clusters

Explore volunteer and other new learning experiences that stimulate entrepreneurial and innovative thinking

Apply decision-making strategies to a life, work, or community problem and adjust the strategies to adapt to new situations

goal-setting strategies

self-assessment for career research

reflection

project management

local and global needs and opportunities

cultural and social awareness

factors affecting types of jobs in the community

career value of volunteering

graduation requirements

role of mentors, family, community, school, and personal network in decision making

influence of technology in learning and working

workplace safety

hazard evaluation and control

rights and responsibilities of the worker

emergency procedures

role of community, school, personal network, and mentorship in career planning