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Pathways to the Future

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Lesson Plan

Pathways to the Future

Explore career options and skills

In this lesson, students will explore various career options and the skills required for different professions. Through self-reflection and goal setting, students will align their personal interests with potential career paths. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the diverse opportunities available to them and encourages them to think critically about their future career choices.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore career options and skills

Materials

Career Exploration Worksheet, Career Reflection Discussion Questions, and Goal Setting Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of career exploration.
  • Ask students what careers they are currently interested in and why.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Career Exploration Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute the Career Exploration Worksheet.
  • Have students research different careers using online resources or provided materials.
  • Encourage students to note down the skills required for each career.

Step 3

Self-Reflection and Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the Career Reflection Discussion Questions to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to share their findings and thoughts on different careers.
  • Discuss how personal interests align with career choices.

Step 4

Goal Setting Exercise

10 mins

  • Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet.
  • Guide students in setting short-term and long-term career goals.
  • Encourage students to think about steps they can take to achieve these goals.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue exploring careers and refining their goals.
  • Provide resources for further career exploration.
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Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students research and explore various career options and the skills required for each.

List three careers you are interested in and why.

Think about what excites you about these careers.







What skills are required for each of these careers?

Consider both technical and soft skills.







Which of these skills do you already possess?








What steps can you take to develop the skills you don't have?








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Discussion

Career Reflection Discussion

This discussion encourages students to reflect on their career interests and how they align with their personal skills and goals.

What did you learn about the careers you researched?

Encourage students to share specific details about the careers.







How do your personal interests align with these careers?

Discuss how interests can influence career satisfaction.







What skills do you need to develop for your chosen career path?

Focus on identifying gaps and planning for skill development.







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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in setting realistic career goals and planning steps to achieve them.

What is your short-term career goal?

Think about what you want to achieve in the next 1-2 years.







What is your long-term career goal?

Consider where you see yourself in 5-10 years.







List three steps you can take to achieve your short-term goal.








List three steps you can take to achieve your long-term goal.








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