Part 1B: Me – Professional Growth
“Me: Professional Growth” (Section 3: Part 1) is a quick FFA lesson plan that guides students through reflecting on professionalism, researching a career development event (CDE) of interest, and analyzing the qualities of a strong professional/leadership application. It uses an interest-approach Pictionary game, CDE research with a worksheet and student-written “tweets,” a class officer application activity, and a social media reflection to develop students’ professional growth and leadership skills.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Contemplate decisions in professional life.
- Research and report on a career development event (CDE) of interest.
- Review and analyze qualities of a professional application.
- Time required
- Interest Approach – 5 minutes; Lesson and Activities – 50 minutes
- Materials
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- Official FFA Student Handbook – one per student
- FFA.org and additional resources
- Professional Growth PowerPoint
- Public writing surface
- Sticky notes
- One copy per student of the "Professional Growth Career Development Events" worksheet
- "Sample Class Officer Application" sheet (for reference as needed)
- One copy per student of the "Reflections on Professional Growth"
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
Common Core – Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects: Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9.10.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.
- FFA.PL-G.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
FFA Precepts
- FFA.CS-N.Decision MakingAnalyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.