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Topic: Planning for Choices and Changes

Desired Outcome: Based on my interests, skills, strengths and preferences, I am supported to make suitable, realistic and informed choices, set manageable goals and plan for my further transitions.

Level: Fourth Level

Focus: Adapting and Overcoming Challenges

Week 1: Introduction to Planning for Choices and Changes

• Define what it means to plan for choices and changes
• Discuss the importance of planning for transitions
• Identify common challenges that may arise during transitions
• Introduce the concept of adapting and overcoming challenges

Week 2: Identifying Interests, Skills, and Strengths

• Discuss the importance of self-awareness in making informed choices
• Identify personal interests, skills, and strengths
• Discuss how these can be used to make suitable choices and set manageable goals
• Introduce the concept of SMART goals

Week 3: Exploring Options

• Discuss the importance of exploring options before making a decision
• Identify different options for further transitions
• Discuss the pros and cons of each option
• Introduce the concept of decision-making

Week 4: Making Informed Choices

• Discuss the importance of making informed choices
• Identify sources of information to help make informed choices
• Discuss how to evaluate information to ensure it is reliable and accurate
• Introduce the concept of risk assessment

Week 5: Setting Manageable Goals

• Discuss the importance of setting manageable goals
• Identify personal goals for further transitions
• Discuss how to break down goals into smaller, achievable steps
• Introduce the concept of time management

Week 6: Planning for Transitions

• Discuss the importance of planning for transitions
• Identify potential challenges that may arise during transitions
• Discuss strategies for overcoming challenges
• Introduce the concept of resilience

Week 7: Review and Reflection

• Review key concepts covered in the previous weeks
• Reflect on personal progress and achievements
• Discuss how to continue to apply these skills in the future
• Introduce the concept of growth mindset

Assessment:

• Students will be assessed through class participation, completion of weekly tasks, and a final reflection on their personal progress and achievements.