Title: International Economic Organizations
Grade Level: Senior Secondary 3
Subject: Economics
Duration: 90 minutes
Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify major international economic organizations.
2. Understand the roles and purposes of these organizations.
3. Analyze the impact of these organizations on global and national economies.
Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer with internet access
- Printed handouts with information on each economic organization
- PowerPoint presentation
- Short video clips about each organization (from YouTube or a similar platform)
- World map
- Worksheets for group activities and assessments
Lesson Outline:
I. Introduction (10 minutes)
A. Greeting and Attendance
B. Brief introduction to the topic and its relevance to the global economy.
C. Learning objectives: Explain what the students will learn and why it’s important.
II. Direct Instruction (30 minutes)
A. Presentation (15 minutes)
1. Use a PowerPoint to introduce major international economic organizations:
a. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
b. The World Bank
c. World Trade Organization (WTO)
d. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
e. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
f. Regional organizations like the European Union (EU), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and African Union (AU)
2. Discuss the history, structure, and primary functions of each organization.
3. Show short video clips for visual context.
B. Discussion (15 minutes)
1. Engage students with questions to check their understanding and to hear their perspectives.
2. Highlight recent news or events involving these organizations to illustrate their current relevance and actions.
III. Group Activity (30 minutes)
A. Group Assignment (20 minutes)
1. Divide students into small groups.
2. Assign each group one of the economic organizations to research further using handouts and online resources.
3. Ask each group to prepare a short presentation covering:
a. Key facts about the organization.
b. One major initiative or program they are involved in.
c. How this initiative affects the global or a specific national economy.
B. Group Presentations (10 minutes)
1. Each group presents their findings to the class.
2. Allow time for questions and answers.
IV. Application and Analysis Activity (10 minutes)
A. Distribute a worksheet with scenarios relating to international economic issues.
B. Ask students to argue which organization(s) would be most relevant in solving or addressing each issue and why.
V. Conclusion (10 minutes)
A. Recap the lesson’s main points.
B. Reinforce the importance of international economic organizations in today’s interconnected economy.
C. Provide a brief preview of the next lesson.
VI. Assessment (Finally, 10 min)
A. Short quiz covering the key facts and roles of each organization.
B. Collect worksheets from the earlier activity for evaluation.
C. Provide feedback on group presentations.
Homework:
Assign students to write a one-page essay on the impact of one international economic organization on their country's economy.