The nature of work
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Introduction
In this activity, students learn about the nature of work and the different ways that people earn an income. They investigate the nature of work in their local area and analyse and interpret trends to draw conclusions about how the nature of work has changed and may change in the future
Achievement standard
By the end of Year 9 students understand the importance and components of self-directed and lifelong learning. They investigate the skills and personal qualities associated with a range of occupations and explain the importance of teamwork and collaboration. They identify the types and purposes of
communication in workplaces, including social media. Students understand entrepreneurial behaviours and their importance for work and in addressing a range of challenges. They explain the relationships between self-awareness and career planning resources. They investigate the changes occurring in work, workplaces and work-related relationships and the factors contributing to the changes. They identify opportunities associated with these changes. Students identify the contribution of diverse cultures to work and workplaces. They describe formal and informal recruitment processes.
Students plan and implement strategies to improve their learning and strengthen their individual learning skills. Students research and analyse information, organise teams, and communicate effectively using appropriate types of communications in a given context. They propose explanations and predict
outcomes. Students practise entrepreneurial skills and attributes and propose actions in response to identified work and community challenges. They research and filter relevant career information resources. Students create career scenarios and identify the skills to manage career transitions.
Students collect and evaluate data and information to draw conclusions about changes to work arrangements and their potential impact on their future. Students synthesise data and information to form reasoned conclusions. Students present their findings and explanations.
Content descriptions
Describe the nature of work in Australia and the implications for current and future work opportunities (ACWSCL015)
Student learning resources
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The nature of work and forms of income
The nature of work and forms of income
The changing nature of work
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Suggested activity sequence
This sequence is intended as a framework to be modified and adapted by teachers to suit the needs of a class group. If you assign this activity to a class, your students will be assigned all student resources on their 'My learning' page. You can also hand-pick the resources students are assigned by selecting individual resources when you add a work item to a class in 'My classes'.
- Use a grouping strategy to organise the class into pairs.
- In pairs, students read the explainer and collaboratively complete the worksheet.
- Use a grouping strategy to organise students into groups of 4.
- Groups begin their investigations. Refer students to:
- As a class, discuss student findings and summarise answers to the following inquiry questions:
- How did the way people work, and their working arrangements change during COVID-19?
- Has this trend continued and what does it mean for the future?
Useful prior learning
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