My Career Path: How to manage career change

“My career path” is a self-contained classroom topic that helps students to understand that developing their careers is a process of constant change. Not all career plans work out as you expect; change is to be expected and can be managed in a positive way. The activities will help them to know how to deal with planned and unplanned changes and to overcome the fear that may arise from unexpected barriers or having to manage expectations. (Internet access is required for one small optional activity).
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.