Course Syllabus

Teaching Future-Ready Skills With STEM

Let's Talk Science is committed to supporting Canadian teachers and students by providing high-quality career planning resources. In this introduction to Teaching future-ready skills with STEM, we provide resources and lessons prepared for teachers to adapt for their students on the following topics:

• Global Competencies
• Careers of the Future
• Taking Career Risks
• FlipGrid Career Showcase
• Occupational Fit

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

1. 1. describe the importance of and identify the six Pan-Canadian Global Competencies, looking at the connections with these competencies and the future careers for which your students may be interested;
   2. reflect on personal strengths and experience to support connection with students and growth in their own career goals;
   3. explore future careers with your students and discuss how automation is transforming the world of work;
   4. distinguish between dangerous and safe risk-taking in your career;
   5. engage with Flipgrid video to support student learning about careers; and
   6. reflect on occupational fit and how this may influence your students’ career choices.

Format

This course is a self-paced course. To obtain your completion badge for this course you will have to complete a self-reflection.

Grade Level

This course is suitable for educators teaching Grade 7 to Grade 12.

Estimate Duration

This course should take you 2-3 hours to complete.

Earn your badge 

You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this webinar counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: Globally Connected Learning.

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