VOCATION, VOCATION, VOCATION

PROGRAMME 10: KATHRYN

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

00.00 – 01.10

General introduction to the series.

01.11 – 04.16

We meet Kathryn, who loves language and literature and would like a vocation that uses this interest. Her main ideas are to become a journalist or a teacher, but she has no direct experience of either of these options. She needs to decide which university course to apply for – if higher education is the best route for her.

04.17 – 04.54

Kathryn meets David McQueen, a life coach, and Ann Duffy, a careers specialist, to discuss her career ideas, especially teaching.

04.55 – 09.03

For her first challenge, Kathryn has to teach a drama lesson in a primary school, for pupils aged 8-11. She surprises the teacher by using Romeo and Juliet as the theme for the lesson.

09.04 – 09.48

Ann and Kathryn talk about the image Kathryn has of journalism as being glamorous, and they look at why she is interested in this as her vocation.

09.49 – 14.37

Challenge two and Kathryn works at a local newspaper for the day. She meets the editor, who tells he about the job, and she is given the task of writing an article to a tight deadline for the paper.

14.38 – 15.38

Kathryn and Ann review her experience as a journalist and in teaching. Kathryn is still interested in both.

15.39 – 20.52

Kathryn has to teach a lesson in a secondary school in Glasgow for her final challenge. The class has been briefed to misbehave and Kathryn has to consider the discipline side of teaching.

20.53 – 22.43

Kathryn visits Glasgow University to find out about the English degree there, a route that would keep her career options open.

22.44 – 22.55

A summary of all Kathryn's career thoughts and experiences during the programme.

22.56 – 23.54

It's three months later and Kathryn has decided to do an English degree and keep her options open.