The Goal of this unit is to increase workplace readiness skills proficiency
This entire unit is estimated to take 6-7 School Days at 45-60 minutes per day.
Standards:
CT.ACDP.03.01 Analyze and evaluate personal qualities that are important to succeed in the workplace and maintain employment.
CT.ACDP.03.02 Discuss the impact attendance and punctuality has on a company.
CT.ACDP.03.03 Identify and discuss the rules of proper workplace conduct.
CT.ACDP.03.04 Identify and discuss opportunities for employees to demonstrate initiative.
CT.ACDP.03.05 Compare the qualities, styles, and techniques of effective business leaders.
CT.ACDP.03.06 Compare and contrast employer and employee expectations in the workplace.
CT.ACDP.03.07 Identify appropriate expectations for work relationships.
CT.ACDP.03.08 Analyze work relationship scenarios with co-workers, superiors, and subordinates.
CT.ACDP.03.09 Demonstrate connections between positive attitude and job success.
CT.ACDP.03.10 Prepare an action plan for a person who has lost a job.
CT.ACDP.04.01 Demonstrate and evaluate effective oral communication.
CT.ACDP.04.02 Utilize and evaluate personal listening skills and identify techniques for improvement (paraphrasing, active listening, etc.).
CT.ACDP.04.03 Understand and explain how verbal and non-verbal communication impact the way others perceive you.
CT.ACDP.04.04 Demonstrate techniques for building positive interpersonal skills.
CT.ACDP.04.05 Demonstrate respect for diversity in the workplace.
CT.ACDP.04.06 Demonstrate, discuss, and utilize appropriate etiquette in the use of telephones, cell phones, e-mails and internet-based communications.
CT.ACDP.04.07 Compare and contrast passive, assertive, and aggressive communication techniques.
CT.ACDP.04.08 Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of written communication and oral communication.
CT.ACDP.04.09 Understand the essential factors in writing: audience, purpose, and topic.
CT.ACDP.04.10 Construct a business letter, memo, and interoffice e-mail that adheres to proper industry standards.
Assignments:
How to Succeed at Work- Schoology Assignment or Google Doc to make a copy of
Be a Better Employee - Schoology Assignment- Students will need to make a copy
Managing Stress at Work- Schoology Discussion or Google Doc to make a copy of
Proper Workplace Conduct and Relationships - Schoology Assignment- Students will need to make a copy
Workplace Scenarios- Worksheet to be printed, students complete in groups
Diversity in the Workplace - Schoology Assignment- Students will need to make a copy
Written vs Verbal Communication - Schoology Assignment or Google Doc to make a copy of
Social Media and Communication- Schoology Assignment or Google Doc to make a copy of
Communication Techniques- Schoology Assignment or Google Doc to make a copy of
Speaking/Listening Skills - Schoology Assignment- Students will need to make a copy
Writing Essentials - Schoology Assignment or Google Doc to make a copy of
Writing an Email - Schoology Assignment- Students will need to make a copy
Thank you Note- Schoology Assignment or Google Doc to make a copy of
Wrap Up- Schoology Assignment- Students will need to make a copy
Supplemental Assignments/games in Schoology Blueprint