Careers Lesson Plans / KS4 - Gap Years - 4 lessons
KS4 - Gap Years - 4 lessons
A series of lessons that will explore what a gap year means, what people can do and whether it would be something that would interest them.
As many students consider their options post-16, some may be considering a gap year. Others may not realise the the potential benefits that could be gained.
These teaching resources include student activities, case studies and worksheets.
Exploring what taking a gap year means
Students start to think about what type of career or gap year would suit them
Looking at the risks associated with taking a gap year at different points in life
This module looks at the planning of a gap year
More About Gap Year Teaching Resources
Another option available to some students will be a gap year. There are significant career benefits that can be gained from a structured year out of education which can be in the UK or abroad. The various opportunities are introduced in these lessons.
Lesson 1 – What is a Gap Year?
Using case studies, pupils answer a series of related questions and reflect upon whether the case studies’ year out would help them find a job or get onto their university course.
Lesson 2 –What Would Suit You?
Some students may not think that a gap year is suited to them. In this activity, pupils explore their motivations and highlight possible careers areas that may suit them.
Lesson 3 – When Can I Take a Gap Year?
This activity sees the students rotate around a series of pre-prepared workstations each outlining a different scenario relating to careers, education and gap years. Students must present their findings and develop a SWOT analysis.
Lesson 4 – How Can I Take a Gap Year?
In the final lesson in this module, students must consider the cost of a gap year. Working in groups they need to plan and develop ways to raise funds in order to afford a gap year.
