Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Store Keeping - Required Skill For Job Available In Store Keeping

### Lesson Plan: Required Skills for Store-Keeping Jobs **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Store Keeping **Duration:** 60 minutes **Lesson Title:** Required Skills for Store-Keeping Jobs --- #### Objectives By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify and describe fundamental skills required for store-keeping jobs. 2. Explain the importance of each skill in the effectiveness of store operations. 3. Recognize ways to develop and improve these skills. --- #### Materials - Whiteboard and markers - PowerPoint slides or printed handouts with key points - Example job descriptions for store-keeping positions - Case studies or scenarios - Skills assessment checklist - Projector and computer (optional) --- #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Hook:** Start with a discussion question: "What do you think are the most important skills for managing a store?" 2. **Objective Sharing:** Explain the objectives of the lesson to the class. 3. **Set the Stage:** Provide a brief overview of what store-keeping involves and the different types of store-keeping jobs available. --- #### Instruction (25 minutes) 1. **Presentation** (15 minutes): - **Communication Skills**: Explain the importance of effective communication, both verbal and written, in dealing with suppliers, customers, and colleagues. - **Organizational Skills**: Discuss the need for meticulous organizational abilities to maintain inventory, track shipments, and manage records. - **Attention to Detail**: Emphasize the importance of accuracy and detail in tasks such as inventory control, order processing, and quality checks. - **Technological Proficiency**: Introduce software and tools commonly used in store-keeping, such as inventory management systems and point-of-sale (POS) systems. - **Customer Service Skills**: Highlight the importance of good customer service and how it impacts store operations. - **Problem-Solving Skills**: Discuss scenarios where problem-solving is essential, such as resolving inventory discrepancies or handling customer complaints. - **Physical Stamina**: Explain the physical demands of store-keeping jobs, including lifting and moving items, and the importance of physical fitness. 2. **Interactive Activity** (10 minutes): - Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a job description for a store-keeping position. Ask them to identify the key skills mentioned in the job description and discuss their relevance. - Groups will then present their findings to the class. --- #### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Case Study** (10 minutes): - Provide a scenario where a store faces a specific challenge, such as an inventory shortage or a difficult customer interaction. - Ask students to work in pairs to identify which skills would be most valuable in resolving the issue and how they would use those skills in the scenario. 2. **Discussion** (5 minutes): - Have a group discussion on the different approaches students came up with and reinforce the application of the specific skills discussed earlier. --- #### Independent Practice (5 minutes) 1. **Skills Self-Assessment**: - Distribute a checklist that allows students to self-assess their proficiency in the skills discussed. - Encourage them to think about areas where they can improve and how they could develop those skills further, such as through coursework, part-time jobs, or extracurricular activities. --- #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Review**: - Summarize the key points on the skills necessary for store-keeping and their importance. - Address any remaining questions or clarifications. 2. **Closing Remark**: - Encourage students to reflect on how these skills are not only applicable in store-keeping but also transferable to other career paths. --- #### Homework/Extension - Ask students to interview someone who works in a store-keeping position and write a one-page report on how they use the skills discussed in their daily work. --- #### Assessment - Participation in group discussions and activities. - Completion and accuracy of the skills self-assessment. - Clarity and insight in the homework assignment or extension activity. --- This lesson plan aims to provide senior secondary students with a comprehensive understanding of the skills required for a store-keeping job, and practical insights into their application and development.