Computer Studies - Junior Secondary 3 - Career opportunities in Computer

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 2

Class: Junior Secondary School 3

Age: 14 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Computer studies

Topic:-       Career opportunities in computer

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Mention and explain the qualities of computer professionals

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

QUALITIES OF GOOD A COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS

There are numbers of qualities that good computer professionals must possess. These include:

1. Mathematically inclined: Many tend to be mathematically inclined although increasingly people from various backgrounds are entering computer professions and performing very well.
2. A good Computer professional must have undergone appropriate training either through formal school system or through appropriate professional certificate training programmes.
3. Good communication skill
4. They must be people who pay attention to details.
5. A good computer professional must be trustworthy because he/she will handle sensitive information about the organization.
6. He/she must be knowledgeable and always ready to learn new things.
7. A good computer professional should be able to work with other people because computer – based projects often require teamwork.
8. A good computer professional must be flexible and dynamic.
9. Technical writing skills
10. A good computer professional must be versatile

EVALUATION:    1. Mention and explain six qualities of computer professionals

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively