2 Releasing the Power Within

Introduction
Module 2 of Grade 11 Career Guidance Manual entitled “Releasing the Power
Within” is practically about unleashing the knowledge and skills of every learner.
They 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
knowing 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

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knowledge and skills. As guidance counselor/teacher/career advocate, you will be
assigned to facilitate discussion about the video presentation.

It is recommended that as learners go through this module, the parents and

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significant others give their support and words of encouragement so that the learners
will be able to realize their goal of becoming a career professional.
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Total Time Allotment: (90 minutes)
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Materials
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 video clip
 laptop
 projector
 speaker
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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. assess the knowledge and skills needed in the preferred profession; and
3. value the importance of knowledge and skills required in the profession.

Activities
1. Discovering Careers (Motivation)
2. Exploring Possibilities (Main Activity)
3. Identifying What We Know and Do (Lecturette)

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 4. Maniquin Challenge (Application)
5. Essay writing: “Reach for a Star” (Reflection)
6. “Like Me, Not Like Me” (Evaluation)

II. Motivation (15 minutes)

Discovering Careers
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 for an individual to perform the tasks for each

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profession or job? (Possible answers: interest, motivation, skill,
determination, hard work)

Alternative Activity (If ICT equipment is not available)

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The teacher will ask a volunteer to show his/her talent or skill in front of the
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class. Ask the learners to describe the profession and requirements of an
individual to perform the tasks required of the profession.
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III. Main Activity (25 minutes)

Exploring Possibilities
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Directions
1. Form students into five groups.
2. Provide each group with a box or a basket containing paper strips of
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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 shows the list of suggested professions with their
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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 identify the kind of profession we want
to pursue.

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 Personal skills are things we are good at―our strengths, abilities, and
attributes.

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 salesperson armed with an MBA degree may have

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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
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strategy and pitch and work to achieve those sales targets, is the salesperson’s
skill.
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Knowledge is the thing we know while skill is the ability to apply what we
know.
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Each of us possesses different skills. Each of us varies in the strengths

and weaknesses that we possess. These make us unique. Because we are
unique, we differ in the way we do things. Since no two individuals are the
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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):
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People Skills―Work with, help, entertain, service, or influence the actions or

thinking of people.

Data Skills―Handle details, facts, numbers, records or files in a quick and

accurate way.

Thing Skills―Operate, maintain, or build machinery or regulate or process

equipment; understand and work with physical, chemical, or biological functions

Idea Skills―Solve abstract problems and express thoughts or feelings in a

creative or ingenious way.

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 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 Skills―These are important when seeking employment and

may be the single most important factor for many recruiters.

Communication Skills―Employers look for people who communicate well

both verbally and in writing.

Critical Thinking Skills―The ability to solve problems and make decisions

can be a huge asset to your employer and these are therefore desirable skills
to develop.

Personal Development―This is all about having the right attitude towards

work and the organization you work for. Employers look for people who are

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keen to develop and learn.

Presentation Skills―Presenting information clearly and effectively is a key

skill in the workplace and presentation skills are required in almost every
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modern employment area.
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Leadership Skills―Leadership is the ability to influence others toward the
achievement of a goal.
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Numeracy or Number Skills―Numeracy involves an understanding of

numerical data, statistics, and graphs, and is also part of making decisions and
reasoning.
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Information Technology Skills―Most people need some information

technology (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
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opportunities and increase your marketability in the workplace.

V. Application (15 minutes)

Maniquin Challenge

Directions
1. Form groups of five learners per group. Give each group a maniquin
challenge topic secretly. As the group presents, the other groups will
guess what the performing group is presenting. The group with the
highest correct answers wins. Below are suggested tableau topics to be
guessed.

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 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?

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VI. Reflection (10 minutes)
Activity 2.1 Reach for a Star O
Directions: Have learners write an essay about their dream profession/career
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with the title: “Reach for a Star.” Have them write this in their journal. Give the
questions below as their guide.
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Guide Questions
1. What skills do I need to develop/hone in order to reach my star (dream
career)?
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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?
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VII. Evaluation (10 minutes)

Activity 2.2 Like Me, Not Like Me

Distribute Activity Sheet 2.1 (Appendix 5). Have learners rate themselves
honestly. Their ratings will give direction for their own improvement. Have them
check the column that they believe speaks about them.

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

Remember: Every individual is unique. Do not compare yourself with your

classmates. You have your own strengths and weaknesses.

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 People Skills Like Me Not Like Me
1 2

Speaking

Leading

Selling

Helping

Negotiating

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Data Skills Like Me Not Like Me
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Computing
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Checking

Analyzing
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Researching

Tabulating
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Thing Skills Like Me Not Like Me

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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 individual’s career achievement.

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Based on the activity above, consolidate your answers by listing down the skills in
each column.

Like Me (1)
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Guide Questions
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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)

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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