Learning Targets:
Targets for knowledge, skills, and behaviours below are possible targets. It is not expected that all will be covered by a single Teaching Unit. Teachers can select their learning targets using the Teaching Units provided (to the right), adaptations of these Teaching Units, or Units/Lesson Plans they develop on their own.
KNOW:
- A balanced life means considering things other than money that are important
- Compare life goals requiring money with others that do not
- The components of a career plan
- Occupations that are of personal interest
- Education and training needed for occupations of interest
- Estimate costs of post secondary education and training
- Sources of funding assistance for post-secondary education
- Factors affecting standard of living and quality of life
- The risks of trying to “make a fast buck” or “get rich quick”
BE ABLE TO:
- Set career goals and develop a career plan
- Develop a sense of passion for what they like to do – and would like to do
- Select post secondary education and training programs that align with their interests
- Identify sources of funding to help with post secondary education and training
- Find ways to assist others if they are able to do so
ACTION/BEHAVIOUR:
- Align education, career, and work with their personal passion
- Find ways to invest in themselves to improve their ability to achieve their goals
- Live a balanced life considering both monetary and non-monetary goals and priorities
- Consider careers that can contribute toward sustainability
- Avoid gambling problems and addiction
