Course Profile   Fashion and Creative Expression, Open, Catholic and Public

 

Unit 5: Canadian and Global Influences and the Textile and Fashion Industries

Time:  25 hours

 

Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3 | Activity 4

Unit Description

In this unit, students learn to respect the environment and use resources wisely by becoming aware of how the textile industry affects the environment. Students identify job opportunities in the fashion field and identify possible unsafe working conditions related to various occupations. Students work towards promoting a just and compassionate society by suggesting solutions to resolve unsafe working conditions. Through research, global issues, such as child labour, working conditions, just pay, sweatshops, and “the labour behind the label”, are examined to increase awareness of the issues within the fashion industry. Students demonstrate respect for the dignity and welfare of others in relation to global issues.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Expectations

Assessment

Tasks

1: Textile Industry: Becoming Stewards of the Earth

5 hours

TEV.03, TE2.04

CGE3f, 7i

Knowledge/
Understanding

Communication

Application

Group work

Web design

Class discussion

Poster or pamphlet

2: Textile and Fashion Careers: Ensuring Safety for Workers

3 hours

AIV.03, AI3.02

CGE3c

Knowledge/
Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

View video

Class career activity

Group work

Presentation

3: Designers of the World

6 hours

AIV.05, ISV.02, AI5.01, AI5.03, IS3.02

CGE7f, 7g

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Group work

Research

Presentation

Written response

4: Canadian and Global Issues: Reaching Out

11 hours

AIV.04, ISV.01, ISV.02, ISV.03, AI4.04, IS1.01, IS2.04, IS2.05

CGE2b, 2c, 4a, 4c, 5b

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Class discussion

Socratic lesson

Research

Presentation

Unit Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·         locate teaching and classroom resources for each activity;

·         prepare assessment and evaluation tools (e.g., checklist, rubric, etc.);

·         prepare Socratic lessons;

·         book computer or computer lab time for Activities 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Teacher Awareness

·         Ensure that the school policies for Internet use are followed.

·         Be aware of ethno-cultural diversity when selecting and preparing resources for this unit.

·         Consider Special Education accommodations required to meet the needs of exceptional students (IEP).

·         Consider accommodations for ESL students.

Activity 1:  Textile Industry: Becoming Stewards of the Earth

Time:  300 minutes

Description

Students become aware of how the textile industry affects our environment by reading about the various industries and engaging in group discussions. As Catholics, they have the opportunity to suggest ways of respecting the environment by using and disposing of textile care products wisely. As stewards of the earth, students produce a poster or pamphlet to communicate ways to help reduce damaging effects to the environment (e.g., recycle, reuse, buy detergent in paper container rather than plastic, etc.).

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Textiles

Overall Expectations

TEV.03 - explain the role of the environment in relation to the textile industry, and describe how the textile industry affects the environment.

Specific Expectations

TE2.04 - describe the environmental impact of the use and disposal of care products (e.g., dry-cleaning solvents, soaps, detergents, bleaches, dyes, moth balls) and identify methods used to reduce damaging effects.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE3f - a reflective and creative thinker who examines, evaluates, and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic, and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society;

CGE7i - a responsible citizen who respects the environment and uses resources wisely.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Mind mapping technique

·         Knowledge of environmental issues (Grade 9 Geography and Science)

·         Group skills

·         3 Rs - Reuse, Recycle, Reduce

·         Computer skills

·         Research skills

·         Note taking skills

·         School policies for Internet use

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·         read the listed resources to become familiar with teaching/learning strategies;

·         prepare cards for every two people in the class with the following two quotes:

·         Quote 1 defines stewards of the earth (Building Catholic Character, 1998) This quote must be written on all the cards.

·         Quote 2 is a bible passage explaining about being stewards of the earth. On half of the cards, along with the definition of stewards of the earth, write the quote from Genesis 1:27-31 and on the other half write the quote from I Corinthians 3:16-17;

·         prepare four to seven folders, depending on the size and number of groups in your class, with information about textile industries such as dry cleaning, textile screen printing, manufacturers of fabric, yarn dyeing, yarn manufacturing, leather manufacturing, and fur industry. Each folder should have a different textile industry. Information about the industries can be obtained from the websites listed in Resources. The information must focus on how the industry affects the environment and what the industry is doing to change any damaging affects to the environment;

·         book a computer lab for students to complete T/L S 6;

·         prepare a list of websites and provide print material that explains effect of chemicals on the environment to help students with T/L S 6 (refer to Science Department and Resources);

·         prepare a checklist to assess the chart (Textile Care Products and the Environment) in T/L S 6;

·         prepare a rubric to assess the poster or pamphlet in T/L S 7.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   The teacher divides students into groups of two or three and gives each group a card with the quotes regarding stewards of the earth. Each group:

·         reads Quote 1;

·         defines stewards of the earth;

·         reads Quote 2;

·         explains what the bible passage is telling us to do as stewards of the earth.

Groups record answers. As a class, the teacher and students discuss each of the groups responses.

2.   The class discussion is summarized by creating a web. The teacher writes the following question in the centre of the web:

·         As stewards of the earth, what parts of the environment are we asked to protect?

The teacher records student responses on the web (energy, air, water, noise, land, etc.). Students copy the web into their notebooks.

3.   The teacher gives each group a folder with information about a textile industry. Each group reads the information in the folder and describes how the textile industry affects the different parts of our environment illustrated on the web. Students record their response. The teacher walks around to each group to ensure they are on task and provides help when needed.

4.   Each group presents the following to the class:

·         name of the assigned textile industry;

·         a description of how the industry affects the environment.

The teacher records answers by adding to the web. Students add to the web in their notebook.

5.   The teacher asks the class the following question:

·         As Catholics, we are called to be stewards of the earth, thus how can the textile industry protect our environment?

Students take notes.

6.   In taking care of our garments, we as consumers may be doing harm to our environment. The teacher reviews the 3 Rs with students. Students create a chart entitled: Textile Care Products and the Environment. Students record the following information on the chart:

·         List the textile care products used by consumers and the textile industry.

·         Describe the environmental impact in the use and disposal of the textile care product.

·         For each product identify ways you can help reduce the damaging effects on the environment.

Students use websites or print material provided by the teacher to help find environmental impact.

7.   Students, in groups of two or three, design a poster or pamphlet that does the following:

·         Inform the school community as to how the textile industry and we as consumers are damaging the environment.

·         Inform the school community as to how they can help by becoming good stewards of the earth.

Posters and pamphlets are displayed around the school.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task/Product

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Category

Web

Check for completeness

Formative

Knowledge/Understanding

Chart: Textile Care Products and the Environment

Checklist

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding

Communication

Application

Poster or Pamphlet

Rubric

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding

Communication

Application

Accommodations

·         Have groups read aloud the information in the folder.

·         Design poster or pamphlet using pictures.

·         Record all answers on a tape recorder.

·         For enrichment, students prepare an electronic presentation for T/L S 7 that is presented at a school assembly, mass, or during lunch periods.

Resources

Print

Ahlers, Julia and Michael Wilt. Christian Justice. USA: St. Mary's Press, 1995. ISBN 0-88489-330-8

The Bible. New Revised Standard Version.

Elkington, John and Julia Hailes. Manual 2000: The Ethical Consumer Guide. Canada: Key Porter Books, 1998. ISBN 1-55263-013-7

Glosson, Linda, et al. Creative Living. USA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1997. ISBN 0-02-642749-4

Gustafson, Janie, PH.D. Building Catholic Character. USA: Ava Maria Press, Inc., 1998.
ISBN 0-87793-642-0

Rinzler, Carol-Ann. Consumers’ Brand-Name Guide to Household Products. New York: Lippincott and Crowell, Publishers, 1980. ISBN 0-690-01762-6

Showell, S. Michael. Powdered Detergents. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1998. ISBN 0-8247-9988-7

The Soap and Detergent Association. Cleaning Products… In Our Homes, In Our Environment. Ohio: The Soap and Detergent Association, 1992.

Stone, Elaine. Fashion Merchandising: An Introduction. USA: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1990.
ISBN 0-07-061744-9

Weber, Jeanette. Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics, Construction. USA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1997.
ISBN 0-02-647605-3

Websites

Information on Apparel Industry – http://www.apparelsearch.com

http://es.epa.gov/oeca/sector/index.html#text

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/02/01099.htm

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/02/01091.pdf

http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/media/factsheet/wetcleanlist.htm

http://www.epa.gov/dfe/garment/garment.html

http://www3.ec.gc.ca

http://www.ec.gc.ca

http://www.ene.gov.on.ca

http://agri.gov.ns.ca

 

Activity 2:  Textile and Fashion Careers: Ensuring Safety for Workers

Time:  180 minutes

Description

Students become aware of career possibilities in the textile production and fashion field. In a group discussion, they identify some of the unsafe conditions related to various careers in the field. In examining government legislation, associations, and unions, students become informed of protection available to workers.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Apparel Industry

Overall Expectations

AIV.03 - identify occupational opportunities in the fashion field.

Specific Expectations

AI3.02 - identify possible hazards related to occupations in textile production or fashion, and the protections available to workers in these fields (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Industrial Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union).

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE3c - a reflective and creative thinker who thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Group skills

·         Verbal communication skills

·         Computer skills

·         School policies for Internet use

·         Research skills

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·         obtain a videotape on the production of a garment;

·         when assigning T/L S 2, the teacher must instruct students to select three careers so that if their first choice has already been mentioned in the group activity, they can refer to their other options;

·         bring in a garment (pants, shirt, hat etc.) to be used in T/L S 2 and 3;

·         prepare four to six folders, each containing all of the following information:

·         Employment Standard Act;

·         Workers’ Compensation Act;

·         Occupational Health and Safety Legislation;

·         Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS);

·         Industrial Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union;                   OR

·         book a speaker from a government or other organization that addresses employment standards, workers compensation, WHMIS, and safety of the worker in the fashion and apparel industry, replacing T/L S 4;

·         book computer lab and provide textbooks with career descriptions (refer to Appendix 1 for a list of careers);

·         prepare Socratic lesson explaining how to make connections between career tasks and associated hazards (e.g., use of a machine - related hazards: noise, repetitive strain, poor lighting, posture);

·         develop marking scheme and a rubric for assessment.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Students view a video on production of a garment. While viewing, students take notes on a list of possible careers that are involved in the making of a garment and protection available to workers. As a class, discuss answers.

2.   The teacher holds up a garment (e.g., pants, shirt, or coat). On a piece of paper, students record three careers that may have been involved in making the garment, from raw materials to the point of purchase. The teacher may need to prompt students to ensure a variety of career options have been identified. See Appendix 1 for a list of careers.

3.   The teacher holds the garment and asks each student to state the first career they had listed. If their first career has already been stated, then the student states their second or third career choices. If the career took place before the garment was finished, the student stands on the right-hand side of the teacher. If the career took place after the garment was made, they stand on the left-hand side of the teacher. Once the whole class is standing, the class must make sure they are standing in the correct order based on the creation of the garment. Students then explain the importance of his or her career.

4.   A speaker from a government or other organization addresses safety of the worker in the fashion and apparel industry.                                          OR

The teacher conducts a Socratic lesson explaining how to make connections between career tasks and associated hazards.

The teacher then organizes students into groups of three to five and gives each group a folder with information about protection available to workers in the textile production or fashion field. In their groups, each student creates a chart titled ‘Hazards Related to Careers in the Fashion and Apparel Industry’ with three columns. In column one, the groups list the careers that they each represented in T/L S 3. In column two, the groups discuss and record possible hazards involved in each listed career. In column three, the groups record the protections available to workers in these fields. Groups may need to access information regarding careers using websites, a career program CD, or a text. In column three, the group is to read the information in the folder and identify the protections available to the workers. The teacher circulates around the room to ensure that students stay on task and assists with any questions. Each group presents one chart to the class.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task/Product

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Category

Chart on: Hazards Related to Careers in the Fashion and Apparel Industry

Check for completeness

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding

Communication

Group Presentation of Chart

Rubric

Summative

Knowledge/Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Accommodations

·         Record answers for the group on a computer.

·         Use overheads for group charts so students can hear and/or read the information.

·         View videos on different careers in the fashion field.

·         Students can organize a panel discussion with two panels: one of people with different careers in the fashion field and the other of people in organizations that protect workers.

Resources

Print

Directory of Canadian Apparel and Textile Educational Programs. Canadian Apparel Federation, 1994. ISBN 0-9698047-0-9

Dolber, Roslyn. Fashion Careers. USA: NTC Publishing Group, 1993. ISBN 0-8442-4022-2

Government of Ontario, Canada. Employment Standards Act. Canada: Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 1997.

Weber, Jeanette. Clothing: Fashion, Fabric, Construction. USA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1997.
ISBN 0-02-647605-3

Wolfe, Mary. Fashion. USA: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 1989. ISBN 0-87006-727-3

Websites

Apparel and Fashion Employment – http://www.apparelsearch.com/employment.htm

Canada Work Info Net – http://workinfonet.ca

Canadian Apparel Federation – http://www.apparel.ca

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – http://www.ccohs.ca

Canadian Career Page – http://www.canadiancareers.com

Campus Worklink and NGR – http://ngr.schoolnet.ca

Career Gateway – www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career

Career Cruising – http://www.careercruising.com

College Career Path – http://www.careers.ocas.on.ca

Industrial Accident Prevention Association – http://www.iapa.on.ca

Job Futures – http://www11.hrdc-drhc.gc/jobfutures/

Leather Industry: Occupational Health and Safety Issues –

http://www.unido.org/ssites/env/sectors/sectors43ai.html

Ministry of Labour – http://www.gov.on.ca

Worker Health and Safety Centre – http://www.whsc.on.ca

Virtual Reference Library – http://vrl.tpl.toronto.on.ca

Video

Dannaher, Brendan. Clothing Design and Manufacture: How Clothes are Designed, Manufactured and Sold. BC: Classroom Video, 1997. 20 min.

Appendices

Unit 5, Appendix 1 – Careers in the Fashion, Textile, and Apparel Industries

 

Activity 3:  Designers of the World

Time:  360 minutes

Description

In groups, students research fashion designers around the world. In addition, they discuss the contributions of various countries to the apparel industry. Students become aware of the diversity of fashion in today’s society. Through an analysis of statistics and facts, students demonstrate an understanding of Canada’s place in the international fashion, apparel, and textile industries.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Apparel Industry

Overall Expectations

AIV.05 - summarize the contributions of various countries to the apparel industry;

ISV.02 - use a variety of print and electronic sources and telecommunications tools in conducting research.

Specific Expectations

AI5.01 - assess the contribution of fashion designers from around the world (e.g., Coco Chanel, Oleg Cassini, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves St. Laurent, Calvin Klein, Hanae Mori);

AI5.03 - demonstrate an understanding of Canada’s place in the international fashion, apparel, and textile industry;

IS3.02 - effectively communicate the results of their inquires, using a variety of methods and forms.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE7f - a responsible citizen who respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s people and cultures;

CGE7g - a responsible citizen who respects and understands the history, cultural heritage, and pluralism of today’s contemporary society.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Group skills

·         Research skills

·         Computer skills

·         School policies for Internet use

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·         book computer lab to conduct research on designers;

·         address misconceptions related to the contributions to the apparel industry from around the world;

·         purchase books and magazines that have information on designers;

·         prepare Socratic lesson on Canada’s place in the international fashion, apparel, and textile industries. Information can be obtained from The World of Fashion Merchandizing, Oxfam Canada, and Statistics Canada and should include:

·         hourly wages;

·         the amount of textiles and apparel produced here in Canada;

·         the amount of textiles and apparel imported and exported;

·         what is imported and exported;

·         fashion industries in Canada;

·         number of people that work in the industry;

·         Canada’s contributions to the international apparel industry;

·         explanation of whether or not the Canadian apparel industry meets the needs of all people;

·         develop marking scheme, checklist, and rubric for assessment.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   The teacher gives each student a map of the world. Students read about Fashion Merchandizing. On the map, students summarize the contribution(s) to the apparel industry from the countries mentioned. The teacher summarizes contributions of the individual countries by asking students to share their findings. The teacher records their response on a master map posted on a bulletin board or wall (see Resources).

2.   Students select and conduct research on a designer from one of the countries identified on the map. The teacher must ensure that a variety of countries are represented and each student has selected a different designer. Students find the following information on the designer:

a.   What type of garments does the designer make?

b.   What kind of materials do they use to make their design?

c.   What is the price range for the designer’s garments?

d.   What is their inspiration when creating garment designs?

e.   For whom do they design?

f.    Have their designs become popular around the world?

g.   What contribution(s) did the designer make to the fashion apparel industry?

h.   Explain why it is difficult to become a world-renowned designer.

Students can use the Internet, books, and/or fashion magazines to find information. Students record the information on the fashion designer and present their findings to the class.

Students add the name of the designer they researched, along with their contribution(s) to the apparel industry in their country, to the master map. The teacher evaluates student presentations.

3.   The teacher conducts a Socratic lesson on Canada’s place in the international fashion, apparel, and textile industries. Students take notes.

4.   Students analyse the statistics and facts presented in the Socratic lesson to explain Canada’s place in the international fashion, apparel, and textile industries in a one-page written response.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task/Product

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Category

Designer Presentation

Criterion based Checklist

Summative

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Map

Check list

Summative

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Explanation of Canada’s place in the international fashion, apparel, and textile industries

Rubric

Summative

Communication

Application

Accommodations

·         Students may prepare an electronic presentation on designers.

·         Have students view videos on designers.

·         Students prepare a video presentation on the designer.

Resources

Print

Buxbaum, Gerda. Icons of Fashion: The 20th-Century. Germany: Prestel Verlag, 1999.
ISBN 3-7913-2161-7

Campaigner. Oxfam Canada, Fall 2000.

Martin, Richard. The St. James Fashion Encyclopaedia. USA: Visible Ink, 1997. ISBN 0-7876-1036-4

Stegemeyer, Anne. Who’s Who in Fashion. New York: Fairchild Publications, 1996.
ISBN 1-56365-040-2

Stone, Elaine. Fashion Merchandising: An Introduction. USA: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1990.

Stop Sweatshops: an Education Action Kit. Maquila Solidarity Network, Spring, 2000.
ISBN 0-07-061744-9

Weber, Jeanette. Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics, Construction. USA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1997.
ISBN 0-02-647605-3

Wolfe, Mary. The World of Fashion Merchandizing. USA: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc., 1998. ISBN 1-56637-451-0

Magazines

Canadian Living

Chatelaine

Ebony

Elle

Flare

Gentleman’s Quarterly

Glamour

Images

Marie Claire

Seventeen

Stockholm New, No. 10 2000

Vogue

Websites

Fashion Designers – http://fashion.about.com/msub4.htm

Fashion Houses – http://www.123world.com/fashions

Flare On-line – http://www.flare.com

Maquila Solidarity Network – http://www.web.net/~msn

Oxfam Canada – http://www.Oxfam.ca

Statistics Canada – http//www.statcan.ca

 

Activity 4:  Canadian and Global Issues: Reaching Out

Time:  660 minutes

Description

Through research, students analyse the impact of the clothing industry on society as well as societal influences on the clothing industry. Students also examine Catholic social teaching to become aware of the rights every worker should have to maintain the dignity of the human person. Students then critically examine whether or not the apparel industry provides for the rights of the worker.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  The Apparel Industry, Research and Inquiry Skills

Overall Expectations

AIV.04 - analyse the impact of the clothing industry on society, and societal influences on the clothing industry;

ISV.01 - use appropriate social science research methods in the investigation of topics related to fashion, clothing, and textiles;

ISV.02 - use a variety of print and electronic sources and telecommunications tools in conducting research;

ISV.03 - correctly use terminology associated with fashion, clothing, and textiles.

Specific Expectations

AI4.04 - evaluate the impact on Canadian society of issues relating to the apparel industry, such as the redistribution of jobs brought about by computerization and new technologies, the exploitation of workers both in Canada and abroad, the role of unions in the garment industry, and the hiring of skilled and unskilled immigrant labour;

IS1.01 - correctly use terminology related to fashion, clothing, and textiles (e.g., fibre, primary and secondary fashion markets, style, fad);

IS2.04 - evaluate information to determine its validity and reliability;

IS2.05 - differentiate between research evidence and opinion.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2b - an effective communicator who reads, understands, and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c - an effective communicator who presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE4a - a self-directed, responsible, life long learner who demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others;

CGE4c - a self-directed, responsible, life long learner who takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership;

CGE5b - a collaborative contributor who thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Group skills

·         Research skills

·         Computer skills

·         Social Science research skills

·         School policies for Internet use

Planning Notes

The teacher should:

·         obtain the following Encyclicals: On the condition of the working class, #20; On human work, #19;

·         obtain the article “Lace, sweat and tears” from the Toronto Star;

·         prepare a Socratic lesson on the difference between research evidence and opinion;

·         obtain resources for research on the rights of workers in the apparel industry;

·         develop an observation evaluation form and a rubric.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

1.   Students read the Encyclicals: On the condition of the working class, #20; On human work, #19. Based on the readings, students record answers to the following questions in their notes and reflect upon the conditions both in Canada and globally:

·         According to our Catholic social teaching, what is the meaning and purpose of work?

·         According to our Catholic social teaching, what are the rights all workers should have? (right to employment, right to just pay, right to safe workplace, right of association)

·         Do you think the apparel industry provides these basic rights for all their workers?

·         If yes, what makes you think they do?

·         If no, what makes you think they do not?

The teacher leads a class discussion based on student answers.

2.   Students read an article from the Toronto Star entitled “Lace, sweat and tears”. The teacher leads a discussion of the article by asking the following questions:

·         According to the article, does the apparel industry provide basic rights for all workers?

·         What rights are not provided?

3.   The teacher conducts a Socratic lesson on how to differentiate between research evidence and opinion. Students copy into notes. The teacher refers to the article “Lace, sweat and tears” and leads a discussion by asking the following questions:

·         What are characteristics of a valid and reliable source of information?

·         Is this article a valid and reliable source?

4.   In groups of two or three, students conduct research to find out whether or not the apparel industry provides basic rights for all workers. Groups are assigned one of the following issues:

·         Child Labour;

·         “Labour behind the label”;

·         Fair Wages;

·         Sweatshops;

·         Working conditions;

·         Home workers;

·         How changing technology affects the fashion world.

Groups must locate and use a variety of print and electronic sources in conducting research. In reporting their findings, they must correctly use terminology associated with fashion, clothing, and textiles. Research is presented in a written report or electronic presentation. In conducting the research, the groups must provide:

1.   Inquiry question;

2.   Body: Facts to support thesis;

3.   Conclusion (Impact on Canadian Society);

4.   Listing of References in American Psychological Association format.

After completing the research paper, students reflect on their findings by answering the following question:

·         As a Catholic, what can you do to make a difference in ensuring Catholic social teaching with reference to work?

Groups present their information to the class. Students must ensure that they incorporate visuals in the presentation.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task/Product

Tool

Purpose

Achievement Chart Category

Class Discussion

Observation

Formative

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Issue Research Presentation

Rubrics

Summative

Thinking/Inquiry

Knowledge/Understanding

Communication

Application

Accommodations

·         Students copy teacher-generated note based on the answers to the Encyclical readings.

·         As part of the presentation for T/L S 4, students may book a speaker from an organization that represents their selected topic, such as a chaplain, a representative from Development and Peace, or a representative from Ten Thousand Villages (an organization which buys products from developing countries, pays the workers appropriately, and sells the goods in Canada).

Resources

Print

Ahlers, Julia and Michael Wilt. Christian Justice. USA: St. Mary’s Press, 1995, pp. 213-218.

Diebel, Linda. “Lace, sweat and tears”, Toronto Star. March 12, 2000, Section B1, B3.

Mechmann, Edward. God, Society & The Human Person. USA: St. Paul’s/Alba House, 2000.
ISBN 0-8189-0886-6 (pp. 9, 40-51

Pope John Paul II. Encyclical: On Human Work. September 14. 1981.

Campaigner. Oxfam Canada, Fall 2000.

Stop Sweatshops: an education /action kit. Maquila Solidarity Network, Spring 2000.

Websites

Hearts and Minds – http://www.heartsandminds.org/articles/sweat.htm

http://vic.uca.org.au/fairwear/links.htm

http://www.feminist.org/other/sweatfaq.html

Maquila Solidarity Network – http://www.web.net/~msn

Oxfam Canada – http://www.Oxfam.ca

Save the Children foundation – http://www.savethechildren.ca

Statistics Canada – http//www.statcan.ca


Unit 5, Appendix 1

Careers in the Fashion, Textile, and Apparel Industries

 

Textile Design

Colourist

Colour Stylist

Fabric Salesperson

Fabric Stylist

Freelance Designer

Hand Weaver

Repeat Artist

Silk Screener

Stylist

Textile Artist

Textile Design Trainee

Textile Librarian

Textile Print Designer

Woven Fabric Designer

Knit Fabric Designer

Textile Production

Dye Mixer

Farmers (for production of natural fibres)

Fixer

Knitter

Knitting Mechanic

Machine Operator

Machine Tender

Mechanic

Plant Manager

Production Manager

Purchasing Agent

Quality Controller

Record Clerk

Roller Engraver

Screen Maker

Spinner

Textile Chemist

Textile Converter

Environmental Researcher

Expediter

Textile Engineer

Textile Technologist

Weaver

 

Apparel Design

Fashion Designer

Assistant Designer

Fashion Sketcher

Design Room Supervisor

Draper

Fitter

Alteration Hand

Seamstress

Dressmaker

Tailor

Tailor’s Apprentice

Sewing Instructor

Sample Maker

Model

Finisher

Duplicate Maker

Pattern Maker

Fashion Coordinator

Stylist

Machine Operator

Design Room Trainee

Fabric Salesperson

Designer: accessories, embroidery

Sample Hand

Sample Hand Trainee

 

 

Apparel Production

Pattern Maker

Cutter

Marker

Grader

Assembler

Spreader

Assorter

Hand Stitcher

Thread Trimmer

Presser

Inspector

Mechanic

Bundler

Shipper

Production Clerk

Section Foreman

Plant Manager

Production Manager

Production Assistant

Plant Engineer

Sales Representative

Sewing Machine Operator

Examiner

Cost Analyst

 


Unit 5, Appendix 1  (Continued)

 

Fashion Merchandising

Merchandise Distributor

Merchandise Manager

Merchandise Clerical

Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Fashion Director

Fashion Coordinator

Stylist

Department Manager

Sales Manager

Assistant Sales Manager

Sales Representative

Floor Salesperson

Showroom Salesperson

Stock Person

Comparison Shopper

Comparison Shopper

Mail-order Clerk

Boutique Owner

Head of Stock

Display Assistant

Advertising Assistant

Market Reporter

 

Fashion Promotion

Sales Promotion Manager

Market Research Analyst

Advertising Manager

Art Director

Fashion Illustrator

Sketcher

Layout Artist

Special Catalogue Designer

Photographer

Photography Stylist

Model

Public Relations Director

Publicity Writer

Copywriter Manager

Copywriter

Special Events Coordinator

Display Director

Display Artist

Window Decorator

Paste-up and Mechanical Artist

 

Fashion Publishing

Fashion Publication Editor

Fashion Writer

Fashion Researcher

Technical Writer

Fashion News Reporter

Fashion Magazine Writer

Fashion Newsletter Writer

 

 

Fashion in Home Sewing

Designer

Assistant Designer

Fashion Illustrator

Artist

Fashion Merchandiser

Fashion Buyer

Fashion Coordinator

Stylist

Pattern Maker

Pattern Grader

Draper

Dressmaker

Editor

Copy Writer

Technical Writer

Market Researcher

Education Director

Sewing Demonstrator

Dressmaker

 

 

Other

Teachers (applies to all areas within the fashion industry)

 

 

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