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SMART Career Planning

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Lesson Plan

SMART Career Planning

Career Readiness

This lesson focuses on helping juniors develop career readiness skills by creating S.M.A.R.T. goals. Students will watch a video on how to develop a S.M.A.R.T. career plan, engage in a discussion, and complete a worksheet to create their own career goals. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to set and achieve career objectives, fostering motivation and clarity in their career paths.

Audience

Juniors

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Video: Developing a S.M.A.R.T. Career Plan, Worksheet: S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting, Discussion Questions, Quiz/Exit Ticket, myscholarshipcentral.org, and goingmerry.com

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the concept of career readiness and the importance of setting goals.
  • Explain the S.M.A.R.T. goal framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely).

Step 2

Video Viewing

2 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Engage students in a discussion using the provided questions to reflect on the video and their understanding of S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting worksheet.
  • Guide students to create their own career goals using the S.M.A.R.T. framework.
  • Provide support and accommodations for students with ADHD, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps.

Step 5

Quiz/Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Administer a short quiz or exit ticket to assess students' understanding of S.M.A.R.T. goals.
  • Collect responses to gauge comprehension and provide feedback.

Step 6

Closure

3 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to explore myscholarshipcentral.org and goingmerry.com for further career planning resources.
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Discussion

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on the S.M.A.R.T. goal framework and its application to their career planning.

What does each letter in S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

Encourage students to recall and explain each component: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely.







Why is it important to set S.M.A.R.T. goals for your career?

Discuss how S.M.A.R.T. goals provide clarity, motivation, and a clear path to achieving career objectives.







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Worksheet

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in creating their own S.M.A.R.T. career goals.

Write a specific career goal you want to achieve.

Think about what exactly you want to accomplish in your career.







How will you measure your progress towards this goal?

Consider what indicators will show you are making progress.







Is this goal attainable? Why or why not?

Reflect on whether this goal is realistic given your current situation.







Why is this goal relevant to your career aspirations?

Explain how this goal aligns with your long-term career plans.







What is the timeframe for achieving this goal?

Set a deadline for when you want to achieve this goal.







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Quiz

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Quiz

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