Lesson 13 pathways to professionalism

Дата

Цілі: формувати навички вживання нових лексичних одиниць; вдосконалю­вати навички читання, аудіювання й усного монологічного мовлення; розви­вати пізнавальні інтереси учнів; виховувати відповідальне ставлення до ви­бору майбутньої професії, а також загальну культуру учнів.

Procedure

1. Warm-up

Name three occupations that you could do. (For example, be a morti­cian).

Name three occupations that you could never do?

2. Speaking

Do ex. 1, p. 26.

3. Writing

• Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous?

Fill in the gaps.

1. ‘ you ever (work) in a factory?’ — ‘No, never’.

2. How long __ you (teach) English?

3. We shouldn’t go out because it (rain) all day.

4. How long __ you (have) driving lessons?

5. Mary (write) ten letters today. where are they?

6. We (not/be) to the cinema for ages.

4. Reading

Translate the following sentences. Try to guess the meaning of the words from ‘Word file’ (p. 26).

1. The airline is legally responsible for the safety of its passengers.

2. She applied for a job with the local newspaper.

3. They offered him a very good job, but he turned it down.

4. She’s a very competent, well-paid housekeeper.

5. There are still two vacancies on the school board.

6. I’m not satisfied with the work conditions.

7. Jerry graduated from high school last year.

5. Reading and speaking

Read the following descriptions of a profession, a professional and pro­fessionalism and discuss the following question:

1. What skills and qualities should a person have to become a real profes­sional?

2. What responsibilities can refer to one or another profession?

3. What is the definition of a profession?

A profession is “a vocation requiring knowledge of some department of learning or science”.

A professional is one who follows “an occupation as a means of liveli­hood or gain,” or one who is “engaged in one of the learned professions”.

Professionalism is exhibited by one of the “professional character, spirit or methods” or the “standing, practice, or methods of a professional as distinguished from an amateur”.

American College Dictionary 29

Professionalism
Characteristics	Professionals are considered experts. Professionals have a high degree of generalized and syste­matic knowledge with a theoretical base. The primary orientation of professionals is to their public and/or community interest. Professionals have a high degree of self-control of their be­havior and are governed by a code of ethics (a statement of values).The professional’s system of rewards is primarily a set of symbols of work achievement. There is a system of testing the competence of members
Competencies	Mastery of Theoretical Knowledge Capacity to Solve Problems Application of Theoretical Knowledge to Practice Ability to Create Knowledge as Well as Possess It Enthusiasm and Commitment to Clients Commitment to Continuous Learning About the Profession
Responsibilities	Professional responsibility generally refers to a duty an em­ployee owes to his employer and his clients. Professional responsibility specifically refers to a code of ethics or oath of office required in certain professions. Professional responsibility changes from profession to pro­fession

6. Writing

Do ex. 2, p. 26.

7. Listening

Do ex. 4, 5, p. 26.

8. Speaking

Do ex. 6, p. 26.

9. Summary

If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which would you choose?

10. Homework

Write a short paragraph on the following idea: If money weren’t a prob­lem for you, which job would you prefer to have?

Цілі: вдосконалювати навички усного мовлення й читання; розвивати куль­туру спілкування й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; виховувати відповідальне ставлення до вибору майбутньої професії.

Дата

Procedure

1. Warm-up

1. Where do they work?

2. Where does a receptionist work?

3. Where does a cashier work?

4. Where does a headmaster work?

5. Where does a Chief Constable work?

6. Where does a porter work?

7. Where does a manager work?

8. Where does a pilot work?

9. Where does a busboy work?

10. Where does an actress work?

11. Where does an artist work?

2. Speaking

1. Are there any jobs which can only be done by one gender? If so, what are they?

2. What are some jobs that some people think only one gender can do, but can be done by either gender?

3. What should and what shouldn’t you do during a job interview?

3. Reading and speaking

Do ex. 1, p. 27.

4. Reading

Read the question (Q) and the advice (A) given about job interview. Several phrases have been removed. Fill in the gap (1-8) with the phrases marked A-I. There is one extra sentence.

Q: Last week I got a call from another company that would like me to interview for a high-level position. But I’m not ready to move right now. I get along with my boss and co-workers. My friends tell me I’m missing an opportunity (1) . Why waste my time and theirs if I know I’m not inter­ested?

A: Don’t imagine that you are wasting anyone’s time (2) . Companies

expect to interview people who may be not hired afterwards. Consider this

as a fast way (3) . You can learn how your skills are evaluated by another

company, how much you are worth and whether your experience gives us

an opportunity for a higher-level job. Based on (4) , you may be able to

go back to your boss and (5) . If the other company is very enthusiastic

about your skills and experience, you may decide that you don’t get much

satisfaction about your present job and that the time is now (6) . In that

case, don’t agree to the first offer just because they call you. If, after in­terviewing, you decide that you really do not want the job, leave gracefully by saying something like, “After a lot of thought, I’ve decided that I’m not

ready (7) ”. Then write the interviewer a thank-you note. Make yourself

worth remembering by giving her (8) .

A ask for a higher-level job

B to collect information about the job market

C of checking out what the other company can offer

D to make the move to a new position

E when you need a new job

F to start looking for a new job

G what you discover during the interview

H when you examine a job opportunity

I the names of other qualified candidates Key: 1 C; 2 H; 3 B; 4 G; 5 A; 6 F; 7 D; 8 I.