2 The Star Power Within

Introduction

Module 2 of Grade 11 Career Guidance Manual entitled The Star Power Within is
practically about unleashing the knowledge and skills of every learner. The students will focus
on their innate talents, interests, skills, and abilities to help them identify their potential
through the different activities and opportunities of learning capsulized in this module. They
will be encouraged to explore possibilities of lknowing their skills and abilities and manifest
these in related activities as applied in the workplace and in given situations.

This module includes an animated video presentation about the different professions
that will help guide the learners in finding the career that fits their knowledge and skills.

A guidance counselor/teacher/career advocate will be assigned to facilitate discussion

about the video presentation.
It is recommended that as learners go through this module, the parents and significant
others give their support and words of encouragement so that students will be able to realize
their goal of becoming a career professional.

Total Time Allotment: (90 minutes)

Materials

video clip
laptop
projector
speaker

I. Objectives

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

1. identify the knowledge and skills needed in the different professions and life
choices;
2. identify the knowledge and skills needed in the preferred profession; and
3. value the importance of knowledge and skills required in the profession.

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II. Motivation (10 minutes)

Star Qualities

Show a video presentation about the different professions/jobs. Remind students that
their knowledge about a certain profession is necessary to be able to perform the job.

Guide Questions
1. What does the video clip tell about?
2. What professions/jobs were shown in the video?
3. What does it require an individual to be able to perform the tasks for each
profession or job? (Possible answers: interest, motivation, skill, determination,
hard work, etc.)

Alternative Activity (for non-Energized Schools)

The teacher will ask a volunteer to show his/her talent or skill in front of the class.

Guide Questions
1. What talent or skill does your classmate possess?
2. What other qualities does your classmate need to develop more?

III. Main Activity (25 minutes)

Shooting Stars

Directions
1. Form students into five groups.
2. Provide each group with a box or a basket containing paper strips of different skills
of a particular profession.
3. Each group will pick five strips from the box/basket and paste these under the
assigned profession posted on the board.
4. The first group to finish the activity in the shortest period of time will be
proclaimed the winner.

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Note: (The table below are the suggested professions with their corresponding skills)

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Water Comfort Good ear Knowledge of Nerves of steel Concentration

S the subject
matter
K
Good Breath Strong breath Good Strong stomach Detail-
I Control support communication Orientation
with parents
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Floating/ Relaxed body Passion for Attention to Good eyesight
Aquatic children detail
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Coordination
S Kicking Balanced Good Adaptability Manual dexterity
stance classroom
management

Strokes Singing voice Teaching skills Deliver bad news Knowledge of

compassionately, metallurgy
yet honestly

Guide Questions
1. How did you find the activity?
2. What helped you identify the skills to a particular profession?
3. Is there any particular profession cited or not cited that interests you? What is it?
4. What makes you interested in this profession?
5. Do you think you will pursue this after senior high?

IV. Lecturette (15 minutes)

Our knowledge about self and of our skills and ways of doing things are important
elements in choosing a career. When we know our interests and the skills we possess, we are
better able to indentify the kind of profession we want to pursue.

Personal skills are things we are good atour strengths, abilities, and attributes.

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 Knowledge refers to learning concepts, principles, and information regarding a
particular subject(s) by a person through books, media, encyclopedias, academic
institutions and other sources (Boulet, 2011).

(http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-knowledge-and-
skill/).

Skill refers to the ability of using that information and applying it in a context. In
other words, knowledge refers to theory and skill refers to successfully applying that
theory in practice and getting expected results.

For instance, a sales person armed with an MBA degree may have learned all the
principles of marketing and selling in his business school. Going forward, in his work he
would know more about his company in the arena of its product line, target market,
competitors, etc. All of the above is knowledge. When the individual transfers this
knowledge to create a successful sales strategy and pitch and work to achieve those sales
targets, is the sales persons skill.

Trial and error methods are a great way of adding to your skills. Sometimes,
certain skills are inherent in a person. For instance, some people are born carpenters.
But skills can take a person only to a certain level. To move ahead, it is necessary that a
person has the requisite knowledge as well. For instance, while a person may have a
good hand in carpentry, acquiring an engineering degree can do wonders for the
persons skills. In the same manner, some people may have theoretical knowledge but
may just not be able to use it while performing a task.

Knowledge is the things we know while skill is the ability to apply what we know.

Each of us possesses different skills. Each of us vary in the strengths and

weaknesses that we possess. This makes us unique. Because we are unique, we differ in
the way we do things. Since no two individuals are the same, we need to complement
each other. In like manner, different professions require different skill sets and abilities.
Skills are divided according to the following categories (Santa Maria, 2006):

People Skillswork with, help, entertain, service, or influence the actions or thinking of
people.

Data Skillshandle details, facts, numbers, records or files in a quick and accurate way.

Thing Skillsoperate, maintain, or build machinery or regulate or process equipment;

understand and work with physical, chemical, or biological functions.

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 Idea Skillssolve abstract problems and express thoughts or feelings in a creative or
ingenious way.

Skills can also be categorized as employability skills or skills you need for a job.
(http://www.skillsyouneed.com/general/employability-skills.html). These are:

Interpersonal Skillsthese are important when seeking employment and may be the
single most important factor for many recruiters.

Communication SkillsEmployers look for people who communicate well both

verbally and in writing.

Critical Thinking SkillsThe ability to solve problems and make decisions can be a
huge asset to your employer and these are therefore desirable skills to develop.

Personal DevelopmentThis is all about having the right attitude towards work and
the organization you work for. Employers look for people who are keen to develop and
learn.

Presentation SkillsPresenting information clearly and effectively is a key skill in the

workplace and presentation skills are required in almost every modern employment
area.

Leadership SkillsLeadership is the ability to influence others toward the achievement

of a goal.

Numeracy or Number SkillsNumeracy involves an understanding of numerical data,

statistics and graphs, and is also part of making decisions and reasoning.

Information Technology SkillsMost people need some information techmology (IT)

skills to find work today. Acquiring basic IT skills and being familiar with using a
computer may open up a wide range of employment opportunities and increase your
marketability in the workplace.

V. Application (15 minutes)

Star Power

Directions
1. Form groups of five learners per group the. Give each group a tableau topic
secretly. As the group presents, the other groups will guess what the performing

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 group is presenting. The group with the highest correct answers wins. Below are
suggested tableau topics to be guessed.

A referee officiating a basketball game

A chef cooking
A policeman catching a thief
A lawyer defending his/her client in a court
An entrepreneur operating a business

Guide Questions
1. Were you able to identify the profession portrayed at once? Why?
2. Did the groups effectively show the knowledge and skills of the professionals they
were portraying? Support your answer.
3. What challenge/s did you experience in demonstrating the character or profession
assigned to your group?

VI. Reflection (10 minutes)

Activity Sheet 2.1 Reach for a Star

Directions: Let the students write an essay about the title: Reach for a Star. Have them
write this in their journal. Give the questions below as their guide.

(Note: Star refers to a profession that the student wants to achieve successfully)

Guide Questions
1. What skills do I need to develop/hone in order to reach my star (dreamed career)?
2. Do my skills propel my plan to become a successful professional in the near future?
3. What steps should I make in order to achieve my goal?

VII. Evaluation (10 minutes)

Activity Sheet 2.2 Star Qualities

Directions: Rate yourself honestly. Your ratings will give direction for your own
improvement. Check the column that you believe speaks about you.

Legend:
Like Me (1) means you have that particular skill
Not Like Me (2) means you do not have that particular skill)

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 Remember: Every individual is unique. Do not compare yourself with your classmates.
You have your own strengths and weaknesses.

People Skills Like Me Not Like Me

1 2

Speaking

Leading

Selling

Helping

Negotiating

Data Skills Like Me Not Like Me

1 2

Computing

Checking

Analysing

Researching

Tabulating

Thing Skills Like Me Not Like Me

1 2

Repairing

Operating

Inspecting

Assembling

Manipulating

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 Idea Skills Like Me Not Like Me
1 2

Expressing

Predicting

Implementing

Instructing

Organizing

A plan and a well-prepared assessment can bring out areas for self-growth. Knowledge,
skills, and a positive attitude are the driving forces for a holistic development that would direct
the realization of an individuals career achievement. Based on the activity above, consolidate
your answers by listing down the skills in each column.

Like Me (1) Not Like Me (2)

Guide Questions
1. What possible profession/career fit into your skills?
2. What other skills do you need to develop to succeed in your chosen career?
3. What steps do you need to undertake to achieve your dreamed profession?

VIII. Assignment (optional, 5 minutes)

Shine like a Star

Directions: Have the students go to their original groups and plan to interview professionals in
the community about their success stories. Ask how they were able to develop the knowledge
and skills needed in their chosen profession. Have each group take a video during the
interview and upload it on Facebook with the hashtag #shinelikeastar, with the permission of
the persons interviewed.

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