Museums for the Future Toolkit
This toolkit, aimed at P7 and S1 pupils, supports schools and museums in working together to develop pupils’ aspirations and career ready skills.
The benefits of working alongside museums to enrich the curriculum are far reaching. Working with museum objects can help to develop literacy, numeracy, critical investigation, comprehension and creativity by encouraging pupils to work together to investigate and discover. Enquiry learning inspires and encourages pupils to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. This toolkit not only provides the tools to help you offer an authentic learning experience through exploration and collaboration; it also aims to develop the skills and aspirations of your pupils as they discover the museum as a place of work. The toolkit is split into an introduction for teachers plus seven sessions for your class to work through. You can download the toolkit for each session, view the session summary and download all the readymade resources and worksheets below.
Introduction for teachers
Use this introduction to help you plan the Museums for the Future project alongside your local museum. You’ll find a template for contacting your local museum and information on the pilot project in the downloadable resources below.
Right Skills Right Job
The DYW Dundee & Angus Employability Skills Programme is a series of 6 modules looking at different things young people need to think about when they are looking for employment.
For each module there is a task in the workbook, and this is accompanied by a short film made by a local employer (this would usually be a face to face talk in the classroom). It can be used by any young person in senior phase at school, in College, with another training provider or wanting to work through it on their own. Completion of all 6 modules can be included in evidence for an employability award. Download the workbook now by clicking below – this can either be printed or completed electronically. Make a start to your career pathway today!
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DYW Pathways
Meet Jolene from Skills Development Scotland who is discussing how there doesn’t need to be one straight forward path from school to employment and everyone has a different path. Jolene is also passing on some useful tips so you can begin your journey in the right way.
DYW Personal Finance
Meet Fay and Lyndon from Brooksbank Debt & Benefit Advice Service. Fay and Lyndon are discussing how to manage your own personal finances, how to budget depending on your income and outgoings, and how to avoid getting into serious debt.
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DYW Online Presence
Meet Paul from Robertson Construction who is discussing how important your online presence is in promoting who you are and how it might impact on your employment prospects. Paul gives his knowledge on what employers look for in your online appearance.
DYW CV’s & Covering Letter
Meet Marie from Angus Soft Fruits who is giving advice on what a CV is, how best to write your CV and Covering Letter, how important these are and what should be included.
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DYW Interview Skills
Meet Manny, Manager of Sleeperz Hotel Dundee, Here Manny gives advice on how to prepare for an interview, and handy tips of what to do and what not to do during your interview.
DYW Rules & Responsibilities
Meet Duncan from HR Department who is discussing how important rules and responsibilities are for progressing into the workplace. Duncan will go over the employment contract and will go into further detail on attendance, performance & behaviour and discipline & grievance
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DYW Board Members
