4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, applications, resumes, and letters of application
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Job Application
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Beginning Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Intermediate Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Advanced Level)
Multi-Cultural Educational Services
click on "Filling Out A Form"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Introduction to Employment Applications"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Completing the Employment Application"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Writing a Cover Letter/Letter of Application"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"What is a Resume?"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Developing the Resume"
4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announcements, and about the workforce and job market
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Classifieds"
Lesson Plans for Employment
"Reading Classified Job Abbreviations"
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Beginning Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Intermediate Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Employment Unit (Advanced Level)
Reading For Life
"Job Advertisements"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Where to Look for Jobs"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson plans, click on "Job Ads" (250 and 350) and "Job Search"
4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Education Unit (Intermediate Level)
Miracosta College ESL Lesson Plans
EL Civics Education Unit (Advanced Level)
4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses
Lanternfish (formerly Bogglesworld)
"Job Fair - A Role-Play Lesson Plan"
Lesson Plans for Employment
"A Winning Job Interview Webquest" (Intermediate-Advanced ESL and ABE)
Literacy Volunteers of Roanoke Valley, Virginia
"Looking for Work #1"
Literacy Volunteers of Roanoke Valley, Virginia
"Preparing for a Job Interview"
Literacy Volunteers of Roanoke Valley, Virginia
"Job Interview Dialogue and Final Evaluation"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Preparing for the Interview"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Interview (Videotaping)"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Writing the Post-Interview Thank-You Note"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson plans, click on "Evaluating Job Candidates"
Tools For Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 130 - "Get The Job!" (Intermediate High ESL)
4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)
4.1.7 Identify appropriate behavior and attitudes for getting a job
4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them
California Literacy's PEACE Curriculum
Unit 11: "Employment"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson plans, click on "Job Titles and Tasks"
in Work Lesson plans, click on "Job Duties & Responsibilities"
4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Right Job - Self-Assessment"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Right Job - Job Assessment"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"The Right Job - Setting Goals"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson plans, click on "Past & Present Jobs/Job Goals" and
"Job Preferences" and "Comparing Jobs and Applicants"
4.2 Understand wages, benefits, and concepts of employee organizations
4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms
GCFLearnFree.org
click on "Time Sheet"
Multi-Cultural Educational Services
click on "Using a Timesheet"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Completing a Time Sheet"
Reading For Life
"Reading Pay Stubs"
Talking Points Worksheets - "Insurance" (Student Handout)
"Insurance" - Teaching Suggestions
TP Homework - "Insuring Body Parts"
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 2: "Beginning Employment: Your Pay and Your Paycheck
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 4: "Overtime"
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 8: "Unemployment Insurance"
4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 3: "Rights of Workers Under 18"
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 9: "Unions and the Right to Organize"
4.2.3 Interpret employment contracts and union agreements
Massachusetts Worker Education Roundtable
Workplace Health and Safety Curriculum
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Work Benefits"
Talking Points Worksheets - "Know Your Unions!" (Student Handout)
"Know Your Unions!" - Teaching Suggestions
TP Homework - "Trade Unions"
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 1: "Introduction to Worker's Basic Legal Protection on the Job"
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 7: "Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)"
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He?" (A Worker's Rights Currculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 10: "Temporary and Day Laborers"
4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"New on the Job"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson plans, click on "Rights and Responsibilities"
4.3 Understand work-related safety standards and procedures
4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Safety On The Job"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Work Safety"
4.3.4 Report working conditions and work-related accidents, injuries, and damages
Beyond Citizenship: True Stories for Civics Class (Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning)
Story #2 - Hadzira's Workplace Accident
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Reporting An Accident"
Living In America - Davidson County Community College, North Carolina
Click on Unit Thirteen - Workplace Safety"
Massachusetts Worker Education Roundtable
Workplace and Safety ESOL Curriculum
"The Boss Can't Do That, Can He? (A Worker's Rights Curriculum) UMass Labor Extension
Click on Module 6: "Health and Safety Protection and Worker's Compensation"
The Virginia Adult Learning Resources Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to General Construction - click on Lesson 4: "Worker's Rights"
4.4 Understand concepts and materials related to job performance and training
4.4.1 Identify appropriate behavior, attire, attitudes and social interaction, and other factors that affect job retention and advancement
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Calling in Sick, Late, or Absent"
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Work Relationships"
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson Plans, click on "Good Work Habits"
4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for keeping a job and getting a promotion
REEP ESL Curriculum for Adults
in Work Lesson Plans, click on "Good Work Habits"
4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and records information on forms and charts
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to General Construction - click on Lesson 3: "Work Schedules"
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Go to Painting - click on Lesson 5: "Painting Safely"
4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews
4.4.5 Identify job training needs and set standards
4.5 Effectively utilize common workplace technology and systems
4.5.1 Identify common tools, equipment, machines, and materials required for one's job
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 106 - "Computer Friendly" (Intermediate Low ESL)
4.5.3 Demonstrate ability to use a filing system or other ordered system (e.g. coded or numbered)
4.5.4 Demonstrate use of common business machines
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 76 - "Tell Me What to Do and How to Do It" (Beginning High ESL)
4.5.6 Demonstrate ability to select, set up and use tools and machines in order to accomplish a task, while operating within a technological system
4.5.7 Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve problems with machines and to follow proper maintenance procedures
4.6 Communicate effectively in the workplace
4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions, give and respond appropriately to criticism
North Carolina Curriculum Guide
"Communication Skills at Work"
Tools for Lesson Planning - LA Unified School District
Go to page 112 - "Responding to a Supervisor" (Intermediate High ESL)
4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and email
Lanternfish (formerly Bogglesworld)
"Would You Like to Leave a Message?"
4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announcements and notices
4.6.4 Report progress on activities, status of assigned tasks, and problems and other situations affecting job completion
4.7 Effectively manage workplace resources
4.7.2 Identify or demonstrate effective management of material resources, including acquisition, storage and distribution
4.7.4 Identify, secure, evaluate, and/or store information needed to perform tasks or keep records
4.8 Demonstrate effectiveness in working with other people
4.8.1 Demonstrate ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team, contributing to team efforts, maximizing the strengths of team members, promoting effective group interaction, and taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals
ESL/CBET & Citizenship Technology Guide
go to page 132 - "Lights, Camera, Buy This Now" (Beginning High ESL)
4.8.2 Identify ways to learn from others and to help others learn job-related concepts and skills
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Asking For Help and Giving Help"
4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients
Hope Link Adult Education - State of Washington
"Responding to Customer Complaints"
Hotel T.E.A.C.H. Curriculum - Center for Immigration and Training
"Greeting and Welcoming Guests"
4.8.4 Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in meeting the needs and solving the problems of customers
4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas of position, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies
4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options and making compromises
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