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Life orientation

Grade 8

Social development and career orientation

Module 29

The personalities of people in different careers

Activity:

To form an idea of the personalities of the people who follow different careers, and of the knowledge and skills available to them

[lo 5.1]

  • Complete the following table for the careers investigated in module 28.
  • Career
  • Type of person
  • Strong subjects
  • Other strong points
  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • …………………………
  • ……………………….
  • ……………………….
  • ……………………….

Report to your group what you have found out. It is important to note that each type of career demands certain skills, knowledge and personality traits.

Assessment

Learning outcomes (LOs)

LO 1

Promotion of Health The learner is able to make informed decisions concerning personal, community and environmental health.

We know this when the learner:

1.1 plans an action in which laws and/or policies for protecting environmental health are applied to address an environmental health issue;

1.2 critically analyses the causes of common diseases in relation to socio-economic and environmental factors;

1.4 indicates that he/she is able to take responsible and informed decisions on personal and environmental safety; and;

1.5 examines a health and safety issue related to violence, and proposes alternatives to violence as well as counter-strategies.

LO 2
Social Development The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to constitutional rights and responsibilities, and to show an understanding of diverse cultures and religions.
We know this when the learner:
2.1 discusses the violation of human rights and plans counter strategies;
2.2 explains how democratic processes can be employed to deal with local problems;
2.3 discusses how he / she would promote nation building in different contexts;
2.4 critically evaluates changes in cultural norms and values in terms of personal and community issues; and
2.5 is able to discuss the contributions made to social development by organisations from within different religions.
LO 5
Orientation with Regard to the World of Work The learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.
We know this when the learner:
5.1 identifies and discusses career and study choices and their corresponding requirements;
5.2 investigates career and study opportunities related to own interests and abilities.

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Source:  OpenStax, Life orientation grade 8. OpenStax CNX. Sep 12, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11048/1.1
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