Planning my Professional Project !
2. Selecting My Career
Introduction
Choosing the right career can be a difficult task. Lots of high school students rushed into it and end up changing their career several times or working on something they really do not like. However, if you spend some time thinking of your abilities and expectations, you will make a better informed choice for your professional life. Therefore, In this module you will have the opportunity to broaden your vocabulary related to professions and also take a professional orientation test that will help you to choose your career.
Objectives
In this module you will:
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Broaden your vocabulary and knowledge about professions.
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Make an informed decision about the carreer you want to study.
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Prepare a written draft and record a short presentation about the career you selected.
Activity 1: Professions Vocabulary
Getting familiar with some vocabulary related to professions is an important aspect you should consider in this activity. This vocabulary will help you develop some of the activities of this course.
1. Watch the following video:
2. Play the following matching columns game Here!
3. Match the vocabulary in column A with the definitions in column B
Instructions
Activity 2: Exploring my Aptitudes
Taking a professional orientation test can help you realize about different areas you are talented. In this activity you will become aware of your likes, weaknesses and strengths in order to choose the best career option.
Instructions
1. Click Here and take the Aptitud Test.
2. Write a list of unknown or difficult vocabulary you found in the Aptitude Test in this Padlet. Look at the sample!
3. Download your test results
4. Copy the suggested careers from the Aptitude Test in Forum 2: My Test Results . Do you agree with the results?
Activity 3: My Career Selection
After analysing the results of the professional orientation test and considering some other resources you have consulted, it is time to make the decision of your life. Let's share your career choice with your classmates!
Instructions
1. Listen to the following audio recording:
2. Click Here and complete the text according to the audio recording.
3. Write a similar short paragraph about the career you selected and the reasons you chose it.
4. Access Vocaroo Here and audio record your presentation.
5. Copy the Vocaroo Link and paste it in the Excel file, Here
6. Listen to one of your classmates' presentation.
7. Comment on your partners’ records and write whether you agree or disagree with them.
Extra Help!
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Check this online dictionary Here!, a great tool to learn how to pronounce especific words.
Self-Assessment
1. Complete the following checklist, Here!
2. Send it via E-mail to your instructors.
