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Consumer education I

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TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

Topic: CONSUMER EDUCATION I

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

I.) Define consumer education

II.) Identify the objectives of consumer education

III.) Identify the importance of consumer education

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of consumer education and state the objectives of consumer education

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the importance of consumer education

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

CONSUMER EDUCATION I

Consumer education is a process aimed at equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about purchasing goods and services. Its aim is to empower consumers to navigate the marketplace effectively, understand their rights and responsibilities, and protect themselves from unfair or deceptive practices.

Objectives of consumer education

  1. Increasing Awareness: Educating consumers about their rights, available choices, and potential risks associated with products and services.
  2. Enhancing Decision Making: Helping consumers develop critical thinking skills to evaluate products, services, and marketing claims effectively.
  3. Promoting Financial Literacy: Teaching consumers about budgeting, saving, and managing finances to make wise purchasing decisions and avoid debt.
  4. Advocating for Consumer Rights: Empowering consumers to assert their rights, seek redress for grievances, and participate in policy-making processes to improve consumer protection laws and regulations.

Importance of consumer education

  1. Consumer education empowers individuals with knowledge about their rights, enabling them to make informed decisions and assert themselves in the marketplace.
  2. It helps protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices by businesses, reducing the risk of financial loss or harm from unsafe products.
  3. Consumer education enhances financial literacy, enabling individuals to manage their finances effectively, budget wisely, and avoid predatory lending or scams.
  4. Consumers educated about health and safety standards can make better choices regarding food, medications, and other products, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced risks.
  5. By promoting awareness of environmental issues and sustainable practices, consumer education encourages responsible consumption habits that minimize waste and environmental impact.
  6. Educated consumers are more likely to advocate for their rights and participate in initiatives aimed at improving consumer protection laws and regulations.
  7. Informed consumers foster a competitive marketplace where businesses are incentivized to offer quality products and services at fair prices, benefiting both consumers and businesses.

EVALUATION: 1. What is consumer education?

  1. Mention 5 objectives of consumer education
  2. Mention 5 importance of consumer education.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively