Thinking About My Future- Tools for Making Life Decisions
Mara Simmons
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
In this five week course we will explore a variety of post high school options, learn ways to objectively make decisions. Preparing a resume, cover letter and learning the application process for university will be included.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this course we will work together to first identify what are the options post secondary school and where do these different options lead. We will look at pathways related to the learners’ interests. In the first session we will do some career researching and learning what are the required skills for careers that the learners are interested in. To help learners identify their interests we will learn a bit about Simon Sinek's Golden Circle to help ground the learners in their values. In...
Students will learn to be more objective about life decisions. Students will practice communication skills and research skills in relation to their areas of interest.
Helping students make decisions about their future is one of my favorite things to do. I have over 25 years of experience in education and specifically in my role as high school principal I worked very closely with our college counselors to help students access opportunities and seize them. Now I am interested in bringing this expertise and knowledge to Outschool and have learned a bit more about the 'homeschooling/unschooling' routes plus have experience with other educational systems including the UK since I lived there for five years.
Homework Offered
Between each session students will be assigned to do further research about the career directions they are considering, post secondary institutions they are curious about and research about the power of networking. Since these tasks are in relation to the students' interests the amount of time required is dependent on the individual. It can be between 30 minutes and beyond based on the learners' interests. In all cases the homework is optional.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Since this class is more about life skills the assessment is formative and will result in the student's ability to make decisions.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will be looking at websites including www.collegeboard.com, https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Jobs_of_Tomorrow_2020.pdf . I will provide students with a list of all resources after each session.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
Teaching is my life, my parents would say. In my young adult life I took great joy at creating explanations for things and sharing new knowledge with others. As I matured I learned that much of teaching is learning, listening and understanding...
Group Class
$100
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-12 learners per class
