The Successful Mind for School, Work and Life: Leader's Guide

The Successful Mind for School, Work and Life is a 10-session course that aims to equip upper secondary students as they transition into their final school years, prepare for employment or part-time work, and navigate life after school.

Target Audience: Teachers, career educators, school counsellors, and those supporting the personal and social development of students in secondary Years 9–12

Contents

• 10-session Leader’s Guide (online, digital)
• Successful Mind Course Evaluation (downloadable)
• Background information and full session plans for all ten lessons
  

Sessions Cover

• Growth Mindset
• Character Strength
• Goal Setting
• Resilience
• Mindfulness
• Self-Acceptance
• Optimism
• GRIT
• Time Management
• Getting Along

Course Details

• Focuses on the 10 elements of a successful mind
• Designed for delivery in career education classes, with links to the CORE Skills for Work framework
• Based on psychological and neuroscientific research (Ellis, Beck, Seligman, Dweck, Duckworth)
• Aligned with CASEL and ACARA social-emotional skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, social management
• Learning activities include structured tasks, small group interaction, discussion, and real-world application