Get a Job!

Finding a topic to give students to research on the internet is sometimes as daunting as the internet itself. 

Giving students assignments that involve researching countries or events is difficult sometimes because of the sheer volume of information available on the internet.  Or students will rely on websites in their native languages for information. 

Why not try researching a more specific topic, such as an occupation.  Some governments have websites that offer very detailed information about occupations.  One excellent example is the province of Ontario, Canada’s www.ontariojobfutures.ca.  This website examines many occupations in detail.  It lists the usual job titles and employers, duties of the position, required education, and prospects for employment, typical income and links to other websites that offer additional information about the occupation. 

There are endless possibilities for student assignments using a website such as this.  Some possible assignments include:

1. research one occupation in Canada and compare it to the same occupation in their home country
2. compare two or more occupations they researched from the website
3. research and choose a new occupation for themselves and explain why they chose this occupation
4. research an occupation they don’t find appealing and after researching it decide whether their have changed their opinion about the occupation
5. design a entry for their own occupation to be put on the website
6. debate the usefulness of such a website and offer their opinion on the value of such a tool
7. design a brochure of the top 5 most appealing occupations

 

Students can work alone or with a partner, or in groups.  The possibilities are endless!