Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Store Keeping - Job Opportunities In Store Keeping

**Lesson Plan: Job Opportunities in Store Keeping** **Subject:** Store Keeping **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Duration:** 60 minutes ### Objectives: 1. **Understand the basic concept of store keeping.** 2. **Identify different job roles in the field of store keeping.** 3. **Recognize the skills and qualifications required for various store keeping roles.** 4. **Appreciate the career progression and opportunities available in store keeping.** ### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer - PowerPoint presentation on "Job Opportunities in Store Keeping" - Handouts detailing different store keeping roles and their requirements - Sample job descriptions from job postings - Career quiz for engagement ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Warm-up Discussion:** Ask students what they know about store keeping. Write key points on the whiteboard. #### Direct Instruction (20 minutes) 1. **Introduction to Store Keeping:** - Briefly explain what store keeping is and its importance in various industries. - Show a short video or presentation introducing the concept. 2. **Job Roles in Store Keeping:** - Discuss different job roles such as Stock Clerk, Inventory Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Store Manager, etc. - Use the PowerPoint slides to illustrate each role with images and responsibilities. 3. **Skills and Qualifications:** - Explain the skills needed for store keeping jobs (e.g., attention to detail, organization, basic math, computer skills). - Discuss educational requirements and relevant courses (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Logistics). #### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Job Description Analysis:** - Distribute handouts with sample job descriptions. - Divide students into small groups and ask them to analyze the job descriptions for key skills and responsibilities. - Have each group present their findings to the class. 2. **Career Progression:** - Explain how one can progress in a store keeping career (e.g., starting as a Stock Clerk and moving up to Warehouse Manager). - Share success stories or case studies of professionals in the field. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Career Quiz:** - Distribute a short quiz to the students covering key points from the lesson. - Allow students to work individually to complete the quiz. #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Review Key Points:** - Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson. - Answer any remaining questions from the students. 2. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign students to research and write a one-page summary on a specific job role in store keeping, including required skills, qualifications, and potential career paths. 3. **Closing:** - Thank the students for their participation and engagement. - Remind them of the importance of understanding various job opportunities as part of their career planning. ### Assessment: - Participation in discussions and group activities. - Performance on the career quiz. - Quality of the homework assignment. ### Follow-Up: - Plan a guest speaker session with a professional in store keeping. - Organize a field trip to a warehouse or store to see store keeping in action. By the end of the lesson, students should have a comprehensive understanding of the job opportunities in store keeping, the skills required for different roles, and the potential for career growth in this field.