Future Forward: Dream Roles and Challenges

Melyssa Sweet

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Future Forward: Dream Roles and Challenges

Explore future career roles

In this lesson, students will explore potential future careers by researching roles they are interested in and identifying potential challenges these roles may face. This exercise encourages critical thinking and adaptability, helping students to better understand the complexities of their chosen fields and prepare for future challenges.

Audience

High School Students Grades 9-12

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Explore future career roles

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Career Research and Challenges

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of career planning and adaptability.
Explain the objectives of the lesson: to explore future career roles and understand potential challenges.

Step 2

Research Activity

15 minutes

Students select a career role they are interested in.
Use available resources (internet, career guides) to research the role, focusing on responsibilities, required skills, and industry trends.

Step 3

Brainstorming Challenges

10 minutes

In pairs, students discuss and list potential challenges their chosen roles may face in the future.
Encourage them to think about technological, economic, and social changes that could impact these roles.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Facilitate a class discussion where students share their findings and insights.
Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation and encourage critical thinking.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize key points from the discussion.
Encourage students to continue exploring and adapting their career plans as they learn more about their fields of interest.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a class discussion to explore students' insights on future career roles and challenges.

What are some common challenges you think your chosen career might face in the future?

Encourage students to consider technological advancements, economic shifts, and social changes.

How can you prepare for these challenges?

Discuss the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and skill development.

Worksheet

Career Research and Challenges

This worksheet guides students through researching a career role and identifying potential challenges.

What career role are you interested in? Describe its main responsibilities.

Consider the day-to-day tasks and long-term goals of the role.

What skills are required for this role?

Think about both technical and soft skills.

Identify at least three potential challenges this role may face in the future.

Consider changes in technology, economy, and society.