Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Clothing and Textile - Work Ethics

**Lesson Plan: Clothing and Textile - Work Ethics** **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 **Subject:** Clothing and Textile **Topic:** Work Ethics **Duration:** 90 minutes **Objectives:** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of work ethics in the clothing and textile industry. 2. Identify key ethical principles relevant to the workplace. 3. Analyze scenarios to evaluate ethical and unethical practices. 4. Apply work ethics to hypothetical situations in the clothing and textile context. **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer (for showing a short video) - Handouts with scenarios for group activities - Pens and paper - Ethical principles poster (optional) **Lesson Structure:** **Introduction (15 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** (2 minutes) 2. **Warm-Up Activity:** (8 minutes) - Ask students to discuss in pairs: "What is work ethic? Give examples." - Share responses with the class. 3. **Objective Overview:** (5 minutes) - Explain the goals of the lesson. - Provide a brief overview of what will be covered. **Main Content (50 minutes):** 1. **Definition and Importance of Work Ethics: (10 minutes)** - Define work ethics and why they matter in the clothing and textile industry (e.g., maintaining quality, ensuring safety). - Discuss consequences of poor work ethics (e.g., reputation damage, legal issues). 2. **Key Ethical Principles: (10 minutes)** - Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility. - Give examples of each principle as it applies to the clothing and textile industry. 3. **Video Presentation: (10 minutes)** - Show a short video illustrating both ethical and unethical behaviors in a workplace setting. - After the video, have a brief discussion to reinforce learning. 4. **Group Activity - Scenario Analysis: (20 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups. - Provide each group with a handout containing different workplace scenarios related to the clothing and textile industry. - Ask each group to analyze the scenarios and decide if the actions described are ethical or unethical. - Each group presents their analysis and justifications to the class. **Conclusion (15 minutes):** 1. **Class Discussion: (10 minutes)** - Summarize key points from the group presentations. - Discuss how students would apply these ethical principles in their future careers. 2. **Q&A Session: (5 minutes)** - Allow students to ask questions and clarify any doubts. **Assessment:** - Observe student participation during warm-up and group activities. - Evaluate group scenario analysis presentations for understanding of ethical principles. **Homework:** - Write a short essay (1-2 pages) on the importance of work ethics in the clothing and textile industry and how you plan to practice these principles in your future career. **Extension Activity:** - Create a poster illustrating the six key ethical principles with examples from the clothing and textile industry. Display these posters in the classroom as a reminder of good work ethics. **Notes:** - Adjust the complexity of scenarios based on the class's comprehension levels. - Ensure that every student participates in group activities. This lesson plan aims to provide students with a clear understanding of work ethics within the context of their field, helping them prepare for professional conduct in the industry.