Working with students

The Real Game

A classroom programme to introduce year 9 and 10 students to the world of work, develop their understanding of what's available to them, and the importance of their choices.

What is The Real Game?

The Real Game is a career education resource designed for students in years 9 and 10. It introduces students to the world of work and helps them to develop an understanding of the options and opportunities available to them and the implications and importance of their choices.

It is a useful step towards individual learning and career planning, including subject choice. It uses elements of role-play, group work and individual investigation to help students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need to assess and make decisions about further education and training and career options.

The Real Game was developed in Canada. Ten countries are offering programmes from The Real Game series. For information on The Real Game internationally visit The Real Game website.

The Real Game website - more information about The Real Game

What has changed in this edition

The first New Zealand edition was produced in 2002. The second was completed in October 2007. This edition looks different and is easier to use. The changes were guided by an in-depth local review and built on developments in the UK and Canada.

The changes include:

updated information, look and feel
streamlined programme: reduced to best-used elements and reshaped to lead on to individual research and career exploration as a next step expanded range of jobs
reorganised Facilitator's Kit with more information to help teachers customise the programme for their students.

The kit includes an A4 Black & White 'Who Am I?' worksheet for students. You can download an A3 colour version of this below.

Training

To find out more about The Real Game or to enquire about training options, contact The Real Game co-ordinator in your local Career Services centre.

Distribution and pricing

The Real Game Facilitator’s Kit can be purchased for $240.00 (includes gst and delivery). State and integrated secondary schools can request one free copy of The Real Game Facilitator's Kit. Schools are also entitled to free replacement copies of 2002 editions that they purchased.