Transcript Junior Achievement - JA London and District

Junior Achievement
Economics for Success
MISSION AND VALUES
Mission
• To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy
Values
With over 55 years of experience in Canada, Junior Achievement (JA) has influenced millions of
youth to help achieve their dreams. By inspiring them to succeed in a global economy, JA prepares
students for the real world. We show young people how to become productive members of the
workforce, apply their entrepreneurial spirit and manage personal finances.
• Belief in the boundless potential of young people
• Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and
entrepreneurship
• Passion for what we do, and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it
• Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all
individuals
• Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
THE JA PHILOSOPHY…
Learn By Doing…
I forget what I hear
I remember what I see
I learn what I do
Be the link between the world of Education and the world of Business…
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders and workforce. They need to
understand how the workplace functions and how businesses operate
Educate today’s youth to help them become tomorrow’s leaders by focusing on
work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy
PROGRAM PORTFOLIO
Elementary School (Business Basics)
Our Community: Needs, Jobs, Tools
Our Country: Technology and Innovation
Our Business World
A Business of Our Own
Middle School
JA Dollars with Sense
Economics for Success
Stronger Together: Diversity in Action
High School
JA Company Program
JA Titan
Investment Strategies
JA Screening Protocol
Why do we Screen?
To create a safe environment,
free of risk to our students,
Mentors, and JA
How do we Screen?
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Volunteer Registration Form
Interviews
Reference Checks
Police Reference Checks
Volunteer Commitment Agreement
Creating a Safe Environment
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The teacher MUST remain in
the classroom at all times
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Never be alone with a student
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Never have physical contact
which is inappropriate to a
teacher-student relationship
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Never take a student in your
car
JA Mentors…
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Act as a role models
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Share your life experiences
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Facilitate the students’ learning
experience
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Motivate and inspire
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Be committed
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Enjoy your time in the
classroom
Student Characteristics
What to Expect…
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Need and want approval
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Are often insecure or selfconscious
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Enjoy active learning
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Underestimate their own
potential
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Develop a strong working relationship with the teacher
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Integrate your own style and energy
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Ask questions to keep the students involved
and active
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Always use positive reinforcement
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Be sensitive to students’ special circumstances
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Use language that the students can understand
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Use examples from the students’ frame of reference
WHAT TO DO WHEN…
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You have a compulsive talker
- Acknowledge their answer and let others participate
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You begin to lose control of the class
- The teacher is there for your support – ask them to help!
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A student does not participate
- Try to get them to participate, but we never know the surrounding
circumstances, so encourage them but don’t force them
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Class does not respond to your question
- Give them time to think about their answer, rephrase the question
TIPS
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Make eye contact
Use students’ names
Move around the room
Economics for Success
“ESIS: Economics for Success” is an interactive
program designed to encourage students to
consider and reflect on the advantages of
remaining in school until they have acquired the
knowledge, attitudes, and skills to undertake the
longer-term goal of a successful career.
PROGRAM MATERIALS
Program Guides (2)
Job Cards (9)
Student Workbooks (30)
Keys to Success Game (6 sets)
Certificates of Accomplishment (30)
Tent Cards (30)
Game Board
Key Cards
Opportunity Knocks Cards
Game Pieces and Dice
Interview Question Cards (6)
Future Steps Trivia Cards (6 sets)
Lesson Format
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Core activities are mandatory
Extended activities are optional
Use the “Planning Your Time” boxes on the
Program Guide in order to plan which extended
activities you have time to include in the program
(half day programs versus full day programs)
The times proposed for each activity are an
estimation
Don’t dismiss the discussions! It’s a good
opportunity for students to reflect on what they’ve
just learned and recycle concepts.
Program Facilitation Outline
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Before you start the program:
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Give certificates for the teacher to fill out
Have your materials and plan ready to go
When you’re ready to start:
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Teacher introduces you to the students
Tell the students a bit about yourself and your work
Tell students you’re there to talk about “Economics
for Success”. Ask students to explore the title –
what does “Economics for Success” mean?
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Start with a Getting to Know you energizer
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Lesson 1: Dream Your Success
Core Activities
Materials Needed
Choose Your Success (5-8 min)
Student Workbook page 2
Exploring Self Knowledge (5-8 min)
Student Workbook page 3
Keys to Success Game (25 min)
Game Boards, Cards & Pieces
Discussion (5 min)
None
Extended Activities
Materials Needed
World of Work (10 min)
Student Workbook pages 4 & 5
Lesson 2: Keep Your Balance
Core Activities
Materials Needed
Moving Day! (30 min)
Student Workbook pages 6 & 7
Pay Day! (25 min)
Student Workbook page 10
Job Cards
Discussion (5 min)
None
Extended Activities
Materials Needed
Guess the Price (5 min)
Various household items and prices
Paper or Plastic (15 min)
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Cost of Living (10 min)
None
Keep Your Balance: Web-based Exercise
**See Keep Your Balance Training Deck for full details
• Reflects the student workbook “Keep Your Balance” exercise
– same questions, same data
– 21 expense sections grouped into 7 expense sections
– Calculates the carbon footprint in conjunction with your lifestyle choices
• Is offered in 2 languages (French, English)
• Has 2 Welcome pages:
1. Facilitator (hidden) to create a group session and see group results (for volunteer)
– http://www.jacan.org/efs/kyb/session.php
2. Students (public) with or without group sessions
– http://www.jacan.org/efs/kyb/
•Does not gather data on users to ensure confidentiality
•Works on main browsers current version (eg. Internet Explorer 9)
Lesson 3: Discover Yourself
Core Activities
Materials Needed
Trends and Directions (10 min)
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Employability Skills (15 min)
Student Workbook pages 11 - 13
Discussion (5 min)
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Extended Activities
Materials Needed
Hire this Person (25 min)
Student Workbook page 17
Find & Apply (10 min)
Student Workbook page 19
Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace
(10 min)
Program Guide page 22
Lesson 4: Plan Your Success
Core Activities
Statistically Speaking (5-8 min)
Materials Needed
Student Workbook page 22
Career Exploration and Career
Planning (5-8 min)
Student Workbook page 25
Future Trivia Game (20 min)
Future Trivia Cards
Who is My Role Model? (5 min)
Student Workbook page 26
Setting Goals (5-8 min)
Student Workbook page 26
Discussion (5 min)
None
Extended Activities
Materials Needed
Debunking the Myths (5 min)
Student Workbook page 23
WRAP UP
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Core Activity – What Lies Ahead? (Student Workbook page 27)
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Thank students for a great day!
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Collect any leftover materials
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Distribute Parent Letters
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Hand out student certificates
WHAT NOW?
Before you deliver a JA Program:
Contact your teacher and…
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Confirm the date, time and location of your program delivery
Confirm the number of students in the class
Ask about the characteristics of the class ie: gifted, special needs etc.
Tell them students will need a pencil and eraser
Inquire about lunch procedures, parking rules
Tell the teacher how much support you require
Check your kit
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Is it complete?
Do you have enough program materials for each student?
WHAT NOW?
On the day of your program delivery,
ask the teacher to…
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Complete the Certificates of Accomplishment
Introduce you to the class and engage in the activities throughout the day
REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM AT ALL TIMES!
Things to remember…
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Arrive early and check in at the office upon entering the school
Take a bottle of water
Wear comfy shoes
Hand certificates and parent letters at the end of the day
Complete Feedback Survey online after program has taken place
Return your program kit and any unused materials to the JA office
HAVE FUN!
Thank You for Volunteering with JA
You are making a difference!