Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Social Studies - Negotiation Ii

### Lesson Plan: Negotiation Skills II **Grade Level**: Junior Secondary 1 **Subject**: Social Studies **Duration**: 90 minutes **Topic**: Negotiation Skills II **Objective**: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define negotiation and understand its importance. 2. Identify key negotiation skills and strategies. 3. Demonstrate basic negotiation techniques through role-playing exercises. **Materials**: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer for multimedia presentations - Handouts with negotiation scenarios - Copies of a simple negotiation flow chart - Notebook or paper and pens for students ### Lesson Outline #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Welcome and Recap**: - Greet students and introduce the lesson. - Briefly recap what was covered in "Negotiation Skills I". 2. **Icebreaker Activity**: - Quick activity to engage students. Ask them to pair up and negotiate over a mock item (a pen, a book, etc.). #### Presentation (20 minutes) 1. **What is Negotiation?**: - Define negotiation: "A process by which two or more parties aim to reach a mutually acceptable agreement." - Discuss the importance of negotiation in daily life—conflicts, business, teamwork. 2. **Key Negotiation Skills and Strategies**: - Explain essential skills: Active listening, empathy, clear communication, emotional control, etc. - Present strategies: Win-win approach, compromise, collaboration. 3. **Negotiation Flow Chart**: - Distribute copies of a simple negotiation flow chart. - Walk through the steps: Preparation, discussion, clarification of goals, negotiate towards a win-win outcome, agreement, and implementation. #### Interactive Activity (Role-Playing) (30 minutes) 1. **Role-Playing Exercise**: - Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. - Hand out different negotiation scenarios tailored to the students' age (e.g., planning a group trip, sharing resources, deciding on classroom responsibilities). - Each group selects roles (negotiator, observer, etc.). 2. **Conduct the Role-Play**: - Give students 15 minutes to role-play their scenarios. - Observers take notes and provide feedback based on the negotiation stages and skills discussed. #### Group Discussion and Debriefing (15 minutes) 1. **Sharing Experiences**: - Groups come together to share their role-playing experiences. - Discuss what worked well and what challenges they faced. 2. **Feedback and Analysis**: - Provide constructive feedback and highlight good practices from the role-plays. - Analyze any mistakes or areas for improvement. #### Practical Application (10 minutes) 1. **Real-Life Application**: - Discuss situations where students might need to use negotiation skills (at home, at school, with friends). - Encourage them to practice these skills outside the classroom. #### Wrap-Up (5 minutes) 1. **Summary**: - Summarize key points from the lesson. 2. **Q&A Session**: - Answer any remaining questions from the students. 3. **Homework Assignment**: - Ask students to write a short reflection on a negotiation they have experienced recently, how it was handled, and how they could apply what they learned in future negotiations. ### Assessment 1. **Formative Assessment**: - Observe student participation and engagement during the role-playing activity and group discussions. 2. **Summative Assessment**: - Review students' homework reflections to assess their understanding and application of negotiation skills. **Reflection**: After the lesson, take note of what students found challenging or particularly engaging. Adapt future lessons based on this feedback to better meet students' needs.