Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK THREE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: TOURISM

Topic: TYPES OF PRIVATE AGENCIES

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

1. Outline in details the various types of private agencies and their headquarters
2. Identify the roles/ functions of each private agencies.

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

TYPES OF PRIVATE AGENCIES

1. Corporations: These are organizations owned and operated by a group of individuals, known as members, who come together to address common needs or goals. Cooperatives can take various forms such as agricultural cooperatives, consumer cooperatives, worker cooperatives, and housing cooperatives. They are located globally, often in major economic centers.

Roles/Functions

     - Manufacturing and selling goods.

     - Providing services (e.g., technology, finance, healthcare).

     - Creating employment opportunities.

     - Contributing to economic growth through innovation and investment.

2. Consulting Firms: These are companies that provide expert advice and solutions to businesses, governments, and organizations in various areas such as management, finance, technology, human resources, and strategy.

These companies are ypically located in major business hubs.

Roles/Functions

     - Providing advisory services in various fields (e.g., management, finance, technology, HR).

     - Offering strategic guidance to businesses for improving efficiency and profitability.

     - Conducting market research and analysis.

3. Financial Institutions: These are organizations that provide financial services to individuals, businesses, and governments. They include banks, credit unions, investment firms, insurance companies, and other entities that facilitate transactions, manage money, offer loans and investments, and provide financial products and services. They are often situated in financial centers.

Roles/Functions

     - Offering banking services (e.g., deposits, loans, investments).

     - Managing investment portfolios for individuals and organizations.

     - Facilitating transactions and providing financial products (e.g., insurance, mortgages).

4. Non-profit Organizations: These are organizations that operate for purposes other than making a profit. Nonprofit organizations typically focus on addressing social, environmental, cultural, or humanitarian needs. Examples include charities, foundations, advocacy groups, and educational institutions. The location of these organizations varies depending on the organization's focus and scope.

Roles/Functions

     - Addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian issues.

     - Providing aid and assistance to vulnerable populations.

     - Advocating for policy changes and societal improvements.

     - Conducting research and raising awareness about specific causes

5. Security Agencies: These are companies that provide security services to individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations. Security agencies offer a range of services such as surveillance, access control, risk assessment, security consulting, event security, and protective services to safeguard people, property, and assets. The location for security agencies is diverse, with regional and global presence.

Roles/Functions

     - Offering security services (e.g., surveillance, access control, risk assessment).

     - Protecting individuals, businesses, and infrastructure.

     - Responding to security threats and emergencies.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention 3 types of private agencies you know.

2. Identify the roles/functions each of the types of private agencies mentioned in 1 above.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively