Continuous Module

Goal Setting and Reflection

This is a guided resource to ensure students consider what they want to achieve from their work experience encounters with employers. Students are encouraged to reflect on learning as they complete modules and are able to share feedback at the end of their experience with the employer.

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Location

School/ College/ Workplace/ Home

Suggested duration

  • Activity 1: (30 minutes) at the start of experience
  • Activity 2: (10-15 minutes) daily or upon completion of modules – in line with delivery timelines
  • Activity 3: (30 minutes) at the end of experience

Employer outcomes

  • Ensures there is a structured process for students to set goals and provide feedback at the end of experience.

Student outcomes

  • Helps students to understand the importance of goal setting and reflecting on experiences with employers.
  • Records continuous reflection to enable further development of transferable employment skills.

Educator outcomes

  • Opportunity to highlight the importance of goal setting and working towards targets.
  • Opportunity to highlight the importance of regularly reflecting on learning and skills more widely during school / college.
  • Ability to easily gather student data on success of work experience placements.

Resources

Facilitator's Guide

Follow this guide to facilitate the delivery of this module with young people.

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Student Resource Pack

Downloadable or printable activities and supporting module resources.

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