Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Workforce Technology: Grades 11, 12

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Career Awareness

  • 1.1

    Identify or confirm an interest in a particular field

    1. 1.

      Explore the Internet and other resources for career information and document findings1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Interview community members about careers of interest and document findings1.1.2

    3. 3.

      Participate in real-life activity related to the student's career interest area (i.e. job shadow, mentoring program, part-time employment, internship, entrepreneurship/self-employment situations are acceptable1.1.3

    4. 4.

      Assess your skills, abilities, interests, experience, and accomplishments1.1.4

  • 1.2

    Give examples of how math, English, science, art, music and/or foreign language are used in the chosen career area

    1. 1.

      Analyze and appraise how academic skills are used in the chosen career area1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Describe how self-direction is important to the career decision making process

    1. 1.

      Analyze steps employed to determine career choice1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Outline a multi-media presentation describing the reasons for making a particular career choice1.3.2

    3. 3.

      Using lab equipment, produce a presentation describing the results of career investigation1.3.3

    4. 4.

      Present a speech on a career/technology related topic1.3.4

  • 1.4

    Identify entrepreneurial opportunities related to personal career interests

    1. 1.

      Summarize the obligations of an entrepreneur1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Compare the risks and advantages of ownership1.4.2

    3. 3.

      Give examples of franchise businesses1.4.3

Basic Job Skills

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Define the term communication2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Describe the communication process

  • 2.3

    Identify barriers to good communications

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate effective communication skills2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Explain the difference between verbal and nonverbal communications

    1. 1.

      Evaluate situations for verbal and nonverbal communications2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Describe the types of communications channels

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate common business communications channels (i.e. fax, e-mail)2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Identify the need for accurate written directions to accomplish a workplace task

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the ability to write accurate, concise directions for a given task2.6.1

  • 2.7.

    Identify various types of common written communications used in business

    1. 1.

      Format, compose, and produce various types of written communications in business (i.e. reports, resumes, memos, letters)2.7.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate written correspondence for effectiveness2.7.2

  • 2.8

    Explain the importance of oral communication in the workplace and to work related experiences

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate effective oral communication in the workplace2.8.1

  • 2.9

    Define effective listening

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate effective listening skills2.9.1

    2. 2.

      Apply listening techniques to various situations2.9.2

  • 2.10

    Identify appropriate communication strategies in a given situation

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate effective communication in various situations (i.e. face-to-face, small group, large group, formal, informal)2.10.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate how the use of committees and the brainstorming technique can help solve problems2.10.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents (i.e. technical manuals, instructional guides, etc.)2.10.3

  • 2.11

    Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

    1. 1.

      Apply basic math skills to workplace and project activities2.11.1

  • 2.12

    Identify interdisciplinary skills applied to project development (i.e. English, science, art, music, etc.)

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate use of interdisciplinary skills2.12.1

Career and Workplace Skills

  • 3.1

    Compare components of project development to components of the job application process

    1. 1.

      Prepare documents needed for the job application/project development process (i.e. resume, letter of introduction, letter of application, applications forms, follow-up letter)3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate appropriate appearance3.1.2

    3. 3.

      Complete work project related interview3.1.3

  • 3.2

    Identify an acceptable social and ethical environment

    1. 1.

      Contribute to the community in an ethical manner3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate ethical use of research in devising original solutions (i.e. copyright laws)3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Describe what employers expect of employees (i.e. health, attendance)

    1. 1.

      Discuss anticipated problems in meeting employer's expectations3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop and maintain healthy habits3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Define teamwork

    1. 1.

      Identify roles and expectations of diverse team members3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a project example using teamwork concepts3.4.2

  • 3.5

    Identify standards used in the workplace

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate time management3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate a positive attitude3.5.2

  • 3.6

    Define decision-making

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate various strategies for the decision making process3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the steps used in problem solving3.6.2

  • 3.7

    Identify characteristics of effective leaders

    1. 1.

      Compare different types of leadership styles3.7.1

  • 3.8

    Identify human relations skills needed by employers and employees

    1. 1.

      Discuss how personality and basic needs are related to work satisfaction3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss ways to improve job satisfaction3.8.2

    3. 3.

      Plan strategies for dealing with conflict3.8.3

Project

  • 4.1

    Identify individualized or team project

    1. 1.

      Describe project objectives4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate that project is beneficial4.1.2

    3. 3.

      Determine project beneficiaries or analyze how the project will address real-world problems4.1.3

    4. 4.

      Evaluate the proposed outcomes of the project4.1.4

  • 4.2

    Describe the research process

    1. 1.

      Determine resources needed to complete project4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Schedule visits with outside resources4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Choose other resources as needed4.2.3

  • 4.3

    Explain the skills needed for collaborative work

    1. 1.

      Assign team responsibilities based on individual members' strengths and skills4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a proposed timeline4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Collect and appraise the validity, reliability, and relevance of data4.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate team critiquing skills4.3.4

    5. 5.

      Evaluate goals and timelines4.3.5

  • 4.4

    Describe the benefits of self-motivated learning

    1. 1.

      Substantiate the learning/service aspects of the project4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Conclude how learning outcomes were achieved4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate project using presentation software and include statistical data in various forms4.4.3

  • 4.5

    Describe project outcome

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the learning/service aspects of the project4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate project status4.5.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11 and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2011
Where can I read the official document?
Workforce Technology

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