Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 9 Rationalized Social Studies Strand 1.0: Social Studies and Career Development Notes.

  The following sub-strands and topics are covered:

  Sub-strand 1.1: Pathway Choices

  • Meaning of a Career Path

  • Factors to Consider in Selecting a Pathway:

    • Personal interests and strengths

    • Career goals

    • Academic performance

    • Availability of learning institutions

    • Parental/guardian guidance

    • Labour market trends

    • Cost and accessibility

  • Requirements for the Social Sciences Pathway (Senior School – per KICD and MoE Kenya):

    • Tracks such as: Humanities and Languages, Business Studies, Social Sciences

    • Eligibility

    • Core competencies required

    • Subjects offered

  • Choosing a Possible Track within a Pathway:

    • Languages and Humanities Track

    • Business Studies Track

    • Social Sciences Track

  • Importance of Choosing a Pathway in Senior School

  • Summary

  Sub-strand 1.2: Pre-Career Support Systems

  • Meaning of Pre-Career Support Systems

  • Types of Pre-Career Support Systems:

    • Psychosocial Support

    • Social Support

    • Mentorship/Coaching

    • Spiritual Support

    • Career Support Services

  • Significance of Pre-Career Support Systems

  • Challenges Facing Pre-Career Support Systems

  • Solutions to Challenges in Pre-Career Support

  • Importance of Pre-Career Mapping

  • Summary

  This PDF document offers targeted notes on Social Studies and Career Development, making it an essential download for Grade 9 students navigating their pathway choices and understanding pre-career support systems. Teachers will find these notes exceptionally helpful for delivering focused lessons on this crucial strand, providing students with clear insights into making informed decisions about their future academic and career trajectories.

• File Size:

  188.04 KB
• Length:

  10 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 9
• Subject:

  SOCIAL STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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