Future Directions

Diane Carrington

Future Directions is specially created to support teachers as they guide their pupils through the exciting and often perplexing period of transition from school to adult life. It provides a series of lesson plans designed to help pupils explore sensitive issues within the security of the classroom. Each lesson includes interactive exercises which will encourage pupils to:

About the authors Introducing the book Section 1: Emotional Well-being Chapter 1 - Developing self-knowledge Chapter 2 - Identifying personal values Chapter 3 - Mindpower: how the brain works Chapter 4 - Building confidence Chapter 5 - Developing emotional intelligence Chapter 6 - Managing stress Chapter 7 - Understanding communication skills Chapter 8 - Problem-solving techniques Chapter 9 - Unleashing potential Section 2: Choices on leaving school Chapter 10 - Setting goals Chapter 11 - To college or not to college Chapter 12 - Work possibilities Chapter 13 - Preparing for interviews and meeting people Section 3: Starting Work Chapter 14 - Setting expectations of work Chapter 15 - Managing day-to-day living Chapter 16 - Contributing at work Section 4 Future Direction Chapter 17 - Achieving work-life balance Chapter 18 - Understanding the inner self Chapter 19 - Continuous development References Resources