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Setting goals lesson

This lesson is designed to help students set achievable goals to work towards. It includes group discussions, SMART targets and motivational techniques.

By the end of the activity students will be able to:

  • Identify the smaller steps and strategies they need to take to work towards a larger goal
  • Understand what the SMART acronym stands for and how this strategy can be used to make goals attainable
  • Recognise how developing a growth mindset can help reach goals

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21st Century Skills – Communication challenge

Show students this film, where Sophie, a barista at a busy market stall, adapts her communication style to handle different customers.

What are personal values and how do they apply to the workplace?

What are personal values and how do they apply to the workplace?

Understanding your personal values will help you find employment in a workplace that shares similar values to you.

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