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Which subject	Business
What topic	Career planning
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Career Planning

Objectives

• Students will understand the importance of career planning.
• Students will identify their skills, interests, and values related to career choices.
• Students will explore different career options and the paths to achieve them.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts for career assessment exercises
• Projector and screen (optional)
• Access to online career planning resources (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Middle/High School (Grades 7-12)

Subject

Business

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Career Development Guidelines, focusing on personal and social development, educational achievement, and career planning.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Career Planning	5 minutes	Briefly discuss what career planning is and its importance in making informed career choices.
2	Self-Assessment Activity	10 minutes	Students will complete a guided self-assessment to identify their skills, interests, and values related to their careers. Handouts will be provided for this activity.
3	Exploring Career Options	10 minutes	Provide examples of different career paths based on interests and skills. Discuss various industries and the qualifications needed for specific roles.
4	Goal Setting	3 minutes	Have students write down one short-term and one long-term career goal based on the previous activities. Encourage them to think about steps they need to take to achieve these goals.
5	Conclusion and Homework	2 minutes	Summarize key points of the lesson and assign a short homework task to research a specific career of interest. Homework will be collected for review with no presentations required.

Homework Assignment

Students will select a career they are interested in and research the following:

• Required education and training
• Typical job responsibilities
• Salary range and job outlook

Students should write a brief summary (1-2 paragraphs) of their findings, which will be collected during the next class for review.

Assessment

• Participation in class activities
• Completion of self-assessment and goal-setting exercises
• Submission of homework assignment for feedback.

Additional Considerations

• Be prepared to provide additional support for students who may have trouble identifying their interests or whom may need further guidance on career exploration.

Reflection

After the lesson, reflect on the effectiveness of the activities and adjust future lessons as necessary based on student engagement and understanding.

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