Lesson Plan for Teaching Careers #GetIntoTeaching

Help your students explore careers in teaching with this free downloadable lesson plan.

Students can explore teaching careers through individual and group activities in this lesson plan for teachers.

Activities include group discussions, videos, Q&As and short presentations.

This lesson plan helps students explore:

  • The role of a teacher and qualities they need
  • The skills required to be a teacher
  • How to make a plan to gain the skills needed

Download the lesson plan below to get your students thinking about teaching careers.

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Get Into Teaching

Your favourite teacher started exactly where you are now. You are more of a teacher than you think!

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