Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - Store Keeping - uties, Responsibilities And Skills Required By A

**Lesson Plan: Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills Required by a Store Keeper** **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3 **Subject:** Store Keeping **Duration:** 60 minutes --- **Objectives:** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand and articulate the key duties and responsibilities of a storekeeper. 2. Identify the essential skills required to excel as a storekeeper. 3. Appreciate the importance of efficient storekeeping in business operations. **Materials:** - Whiteboard and markers - PowerPoint presentation - Handouts with key points - Example scenarios for group discussion - Projector (if available) - Computer/laptop - Notebooks and pens for students **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Greet the students and take attendance. - Begin with an engaging question: "Who has ever worked in or visited a store? What do you think are the main jobs of the person managing the store?" - Briefly introduce the day's topic: Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills Required by a Store Keeper. 2. **Presentation (20 minutes)** - **Duties and Responsibilities:** - Inventory Management (keeping accurate records of stock levels, ordering new supplies as necessary). - Receiving and Inspecting Goods (ensuring the correct items are received and they are in good condition). - Stock Arrangement (organizing stock in a logical and accessible way). - Issuing Goods (distributing items as per requirements). - Record Keeping (maintaining detailed logs for audit and reference purposes). - Security (safeguarding stock from theft or damage). - **Skills Required:** - Attention to Detail (critical for accurate inventory management). - Organizational Skills (essential for maintaining an orderly store). - Communication Skills (necessary for coordinating with suppliers and internal teams). - Basic Math Skills (important for managing stock quantities and financial aspects). - Physical Stamina (several storekeeping tasks may require manual labor). 3. **Activity (15 minutes)** - Divide the students into small groups. - Provide each group with a scenario to discuss. Example scenarios: - "You have just received a shipment of supplies. What steps will you take to ensure everything is accounted for and in good condition?" - "You notice that some items are missing from the inventory. What actions would you take?" - Allow each group 10 minutes to discuss their scenario and come up with a plan. - Each group will present their solution to the class. 4. **Discussion (10 minutes)** - Discuss as a class the various solutions each group presented. - Highlight key points and best practices. 5. **Summary and Q&A (5 minutes)** - Summarize the main points of the lesson: the core duties, responsibilities, and skills required for storekeeping. - Ask if there are any questions or if anything needs further clarification. 6. **Homework Assignment:** - Provide the students with an exercise to complete at home: - "Interview a local storekeeper and ask them about their daily routines, challenges, and necessary skills. Write a one-page report on your findings." --- **Assessment:** - Observe participation and contributions during the group activity and discussion. - Review the homework assignment to assess understanding and engagement with the topic. **Follow-Up:** - In the next class, discuss the findings from the homework assignment and relate them to what was learned during this lesson. - Plan a field trip to a local store to provide students with real-world insights into storekeeping if feasible. **End of Lesson**