Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - Commerce - Introduction To Business Management

### Lesson Plan: Introduction to Business Management **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3 **Subject:** Commerce **Duration:** 90 minutes --- #### **Lesson Objectives:** 1. **Knowledge:** Students will understand the basic concepts of business management. 2. **Understanding:** Students will be able to explain the importance of business management in the world of commerce. 3. **Application:** Students will apply basic management principles to hypothetical business scenarios. --- #### **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers. - PowerPoint presentation (optional). - Handouts on key business management concepts. - Case studies for group activity. - Projector (if using a multimedia presentation). --- #### **Lesson Outline:** ##### **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Warm-Up Activity:** Ask students to brainstorm what comes to mind when they hear the term "business management." Write their responses on the board. - **Hook:** Show a brief video clip (3-4 minutes) that highlights the importance of business management in successful companies. --- ##### **2. Direct Instruction (20 minutes)** - **Presentation:** Deliver a PowerPoint presentation or a lecture covering: - Definition of business management. - The role of a manager. - Basic functions of management: Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling (POLE). - Different styles of management (e.g., autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire). - **Handouts:** Distribute handouts summarizing the key points discussed. --- ##### **3. Guided Practice (30 minutes)** - **Activity:** Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a case study that requires making business management decisions. - **Instructions:** Each group should identify the main problem in the case study, discuss possible solutions using management principles, and prepare a brief presentation. - **Facilitation:** Walk around and facilitate group discussions, answering questions and guiding students as needed. --- ##### **4. Group Presentations (15 minutes)** - **Presentation:** Each group presents their business management solutions to the class. - **Class Discussion:** After each presentation, open the floor for questions and discuss the viability of their solutions. --- ##### **5. Independent Practice (10 minutes)** - **Homework Assignment:** Students are to write a one-page reflection on what they learned about business management and how they might use management skills in their future careers. --- ##### **6. Conclusion (5 minutes)** - **Recap:** Summarize the main points of the lesson. - **Q&A:** Allow students to ask questions for clarification. - **Preview:** Briefly outline what will be covered in the next lesson to maintain continuity. --- #### **Assessment:** - Participation in group activities and discussions. - Quality and depth of group presentations. - Engagement during Q&A sessions. - Homework reflection assignment. --- #### **Differentiation:** - **For advanced learners:** Provide more complex case studies with additional variables. - **For struggling learners:** Offer additional support during group work and simplified handouts. --- #### **Homework Reflection Prompt:** Write a one-page reflection on what you have learned about business management in today’s lesson. Consider the following questions: - What is business management? - Why is it important in commerce? - How do you think you can use management skills in your future career? --- ### **Notes for Teacher:** - Ensure that the groups are mixed-ability to foster peer learning. - Monitor the time carefully to ensure each segment of the lesson is adequately covered. - Be prepared to provide additional examples if students struggle with the case studies. --- This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to business management, engage students with interactive activities, and assess their understanding through varied methods.