Which subject options?
Lesson
To assist students with subject choices in Y9/S2.
Context
Many students in Y9/S2 need help in deciding which subject options to take. Looking at, and sorting, pictures can be an easy way of making some initial decisions.
Learning outcomes
Students make effective decsions about their subject choices for the following year.
Level
Y9/S2 students, particularly those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Resources
Print out a selection of pictures from JED that represent a range of jobs associated with the subject options available, for example a Recycling Officer (Geography) and a Tourist Information Centre Assistant (Leisure and Tourism). Pictures should be printed in as high a quality as possible, preferably in colour, and could be laminated so that they can be used over and over again.
Contribution to National Framework
This activity contributes to the following learning outcome, KS3 learning outcome 15.
Starter
Make sure the students are clear about the range of subject choices they have and show them the pictures you have prepared.
Main
Sort the pictures provided into three sets:-
Like - these are activities that you can see yourself doing.
Not sure - these are activities that you are not sure about and may need further
research.
Don't like - these are activities that you cannot see yourself doing.
Discuss the 'Not sure' selection to finalise your decision about each one,
and then talk through why you chose the cards you did for the 'Like' section.
You, your adviser or teacher can record the details for future reference.
Plenary
Discussion about what the student is looking forward to in their choice.
Extension Activity
This same process could be used for any of the choices that a student may have to make during a course, especially those with learning diffculties and disabilities.
Page date 22/09/08