Find Below a table summarising the five SACE Capabilities with Examples of how these relate to the PLP

Throughout the PLP we will be exploring what these Capabilities mean, we will be focussing in particular on developing the Work Capability
as we prepare for Work Experience in Week 4 term 2.

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Communication

WHAT do you understand about the communication capability?
WHAT examples of the communication capability have you explored?
HOW is it relevant to your personal and learning goals?
WHAT have you done that might show development of this capability?

What the SACE Board defines Communication as:…….	What do we need to explore in PLP?	Some Examples for demonstrating Communication
Students can develop their capability for communication by, for example: learning about and understanding this capability exploring how this capability is relevant to their personal and learning goals identifying their personal and learning goals, and developing knowledge and skills, through interacting with teachers, mentors, parents, peers, and other experts identifying, exploring, and developing ways of – communicating their learning – improving their skills in using technologies for communication building their communication skills through such activities as – giving and receiving feedback – mock interviews – round-table discussions choosing appropriate language and ways to communicate with a range of people.	Communication What are your communication strengths and weaknesses? What is your preferred mode of communication? Do you use technology to communicate in a range of situations? Do you use effective listening strategies? Do you use appropriate language and ways to communicate with a range of people?	Career counselling interview Talking to Career experts at the Expo Talking to significant others – for example, supervisors at Work Experience Organising Work Experience – phone calls, emails, conversations, paperwork Job applications Mock interviews Part time work

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
WHAT do you understand about the personal development capability?
WHAT examples of the personal development capability have you explored?
HOW is it relevant to your personal and learning goals?
WHAT have you done that might show development of this capability?

What the SACE Board defines Personal Development as:…….	What do we need to explore in PLP?	Some Examples for demonstrating Personal Development
Students can develop their capability for personal development by, for example: learning about and understanding this capability exploring how this capability is relevant to their personal and learning goals building self-confidence, self-awareness, and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, such as resilience, resourcefulness, and respect for others showing initiative using their creative abilities exploring, understanding, and making decisions about – their strengths – areas for development in their learning identifying and exploring the usefulness of different strategies to achieve goals attending courses in areas such as – study skills – time management – physical activity – nutrition – safety.	Personal Development Do you show initiative? Are you creative? Are you self-aware? Do you have good interpersonal skills Do you show respect for others? Do you use strategies to achieve your goals? Have you improved your confidence in certain situations? Do you manage your time effectively? Do live a healthy lifestyle?	Career counselling interview Talking to Career experts at the Expo Talking to significant others – for example, supervisors at Work Experience Organising Work Experience – phone calls, emails, conversations, paperwork Job applications Mock interviews Part time work

LEARNING
WHAT do you understand about the learning capability?
WHAT examples of the learning capability have you explored?
HOW is it relevant to your personal and learning goals?
WHAT have you done that might show development of this capability?

What the SACE Board defines Learning as:…….	What do we need to explore in PLP?	Some Examples for demonstrating Learning
Students can develop their capability for learning by, for example: learning about and understanding this capability exploring how this capability is relevant to their personal and learning goals identifying, exploring, and developing ways of – strengthening their literacy and numeracy skills – improving their skills in using information and communication technologies as learning tools – mapping their current skills in relation to their goals – thinking creatively to solve problems or develop ideas using feedback on learning to identify areas for development and improvement assessing their personal and learning goals and strategies to achieve them learning and developing skills in planning and organisation learning new skills related to their goals learning how to select, organise, and use information that helps them plan to achieve their goals reflecting on and refining their personal and learning goals over time monitoring their progress towards their goals identifying different ways of learning and demonstrating what they have learnt.	Learning In what situations do you learn the most? How do you effectively solve problems? Are you aware of your current, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills? Do you use feedback to improve your learning? Do you know how to find information related to different topics? How does your current learning relate to future goals in and beyond SACE?	Future Problem Solving / Tournament of the Minds activities Preparing for mid-year examinations Improving ICT skills – learning a new application Debriefing Term / Semester reports Learning new skills at Work Experience New skills related to Personal and Learning goals Developing research skills around careers and courses investigations Problem solving techniques – de Bono’s hats New skills on Camp

WORK
WHAT do you understand about the work capability?
WHAT examples of the work capability have you explored?
HOW is it relevant to your personal and learning goals?
WHAT have you done that might show development of this capability?

What the SACE Board defines Work as:…….	What do we need to explore in PLP?	Some Examples for demonstrating Work
Students can develop their capability for work by, for example: learning about and understanding this capability exploring how this capability is relevant to their personal and learning goals planning for and participating in workplace learning discussing and exploring their participation in paid and unpaid work gaining workplace and employability skills learning about the skills appropriate to a particular role, position, or career from employers and business people making informed decisions about possible work opportunities and directions.	Work Are you currently or have been recently employed? Do you help out with family business? Do you have experience as volunteer? Are you interested in part-time employment? Have you researched particular careers of interest to you? Do have any career aspirations (at this stage)? Have been involved in workplace training? Do you know what employability skills are?	Preparation for Work Experience - OHSW Work Experience Volunteering – unpaid work Exploring Employability Skills Talking to /interviewing employers Guest speakers – Trade unions, employer groups, Business SA Part time work

CITIZENSHIP
WHAT do you understand about the citizenship capability?
WHAT examples of the citizenship capability have you explored?
HOW is it relevant to your personal and learning goals?
WHAT have you done that might show development of this capability?

What the SACE Board defines Citizenship as:…….	What do we need to explore in PLP?	Some Examples for demonstrating Citizenship
Students can develop their capability for citizenship by, for example: learning about and understanding this capability exploring how this capability is relevant to their personal and learning goals contributing to community life, for example – participating in sporting and recreational activities – volunteering – caring for another member of the family – engaging in part-time work getting involved in, and promoting, activities that contribute to community life attending courses that help them to understand matters related to their own safety, for example – occupational health, safety, and welfare – workplace harassment learning about and understanding people’s social and cultural backgrounds through interacting with other students, mentors, and community organisations understanding how shared knowledge allows people to communicate, live, and work together exploring the concept of global citizenship and what it might involve.	Citizenship Are you involved in and how do you contribute to different communities? Do you care for another family member? Have you attended work place safety or workplace harassment courses?	Paid and un-paid work Volunteering Organising /involvement in a fund raiser Out of school activities – sport, music, drama, clubs SRC elections School leadership Peer Support programs Part time work Contributing to a household – babysitting, chores, Caring for others