GRADE LEVEL
                    12  -- ADULT

SUBJECTS
                    ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
                    BUSINESS EDUCATION

LEARNER OUTCOMES
                    The student will understand the proper procedures for filling out a job
                       application.
                    The student will accurately complete a job application form using
                        correct grammar, spelling and accurate information.

DURATION OF LESSON
                    This lesson will take 1 -- 2 instructional periods.

MATERIALS
                    Black pen
                    Textbooks
                    Variety of Applications forms
                    Computer
                    Projection Device
                    Power Point Presentation

TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/ COURSEWARE
                    Computer
                    Projection Device
                    Power Point

TEACHER NOTES
                    Remind students the day before this lesson is to be taught that they
                    must bring two (2) black pens to class.

PROCEDURES
                    1.    The student will  watch a Power Point Presentation detailing the
                    proper procedures of filling out a job application.

                    2.    Students will learn abbreviations commonly used on a job application.

                    3.    Students will learn vocabulary commonly used on a job application.

                    4.    The students will participate in a lecture/classroom discussion
                    reviewing the correct procedures for filling out an application.

                    5.    Classroom discussion will be held concerning general information on a
                    job application form.

                    6.    Classroom discussion will be held concerning the differences among
                    applications.

                    7.    Each student will complete a job application form.

                    8.    Each student will complete an exam on commonly used vocabulary.

                    9.    Each student will complete an exam on commonly used abbreviations.

MODIFICATIONS
                    See Individualized Education Plans for specific accommodations and/or
                    modifications to meet each student's needs.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
                    Students will obtain application forms from two different employers.
                    Students will fill out both application forms.
                    Students will write a brief paper comparing and contrasting the two
                        applications.

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT
                    Participation
                    Completed job application form
                    Teacher made test on abbreviations & vocabulary

STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
                    Js.1.2, COM 46, OFT 57

                  West Virginia Instructional Goals & Objectives

                       National Standards

REFERENCES
                A Young Person's Guide to Getting & Keeping a GOOD JOB
                 Jist Works, Inc., 1990.

                CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
                 South-Western Publishing Co., 1992.

                APPLYING & INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB
                 South-Western Publishing Co., 1993.

AUTHORS
                PAT STATEN

                VIRGINIA LEE TAYLOR-MOUNTS

                DEBBIE HATFIELD
 

                    MINGO COUNTY VO-TECH CENTER
                    Rt. 2--Box 52-A
                    Delbarton, WV   25670
                    (304) 475-3347
 
 
 
 

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

 

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