Activity 1a: stairway to success

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Aim: To encourage students to identify steps involved in choosing a career and lifestyle in the future.

Objectives: To place in chronological order a range of activities needed to reach a career.

Timing: 15-20 minutes

Materials: 1 copy per student of the Activity Sheet

Notes: In pairs or small groups of no more than 4-5, students perform a ’scaffolding’ activity using the information given.

1. Individually, students place the steps given in chronological order.

2. With a partner or the group, students discuss their ‘staircases’ and reach a consensus.

3. In a teacher-led class discussion, the order is finalised and approximate dates, years/months are inserted in the final column.