Recent Prior Experience
Students have completed Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Pathways Plan. Students are preparing to transition from primary school to a high school setting.
Indicators of Learning
Students will:
Reflect on their experience of primary school
Identify their feelings about transitioning into high school
Communicate expectations about high school
General Capabilities
Personal and social capability:
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/resources/general-capabilities-and-career-education
Lesson Delivery
Introduction
20 Minutes - Transitioning to High School
Lead a discussion on starting high school and the different feelings students may have about the opportunities and/or challenges this presents. For students to think about the differences and similarities between primary and high school, lead students in the What’s Your Opinion? worksheet.
Development
20 Minutes - Transitioning to High School
To help students identify their feelings about transitioning into high school, ask them to complete the Colour of High School worksheet.
To help students discuss their understanding about what will ‘change’ from primary to high school, ask them to complete the What High School Brings worksheet.
To encourage communication between students and their parents/carer, ask students to take home the Year 6 parent/carer survey to complete with their parent/carer.
Closure
20 Minutes
Ask students to login to their pathways plan and complete Module 7: My reflection and school review.
Lesson Evaluation
Achievement standard statement
Catering for individual differences, learning styles, special needs (student diversity)
ABCD Career Competencies: Personal Management
1.3 Develop abilities to maintain a positive self-concept