Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1 / SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 2
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Tourism
Curriculum Theme: Trade
Previous Lesson: Introduction To Tourism: Leisure, Recreation And Types Of Recreation.
Topic: Concepts in Tourism continued
Subject Matter: Work meaning, Types of work, Skilled or unskilled work, Self employed or hired work, Part time or permanent work, Income meaning, Types of income, Household income, Organization income

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Define work.
Identify different types of work.
Define income.
List different types of income.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of work and income in society.
Participate actively in discussions about work and income.

Psychomotor Domain:

Write down the definitions of work and income.
Categorize various work activities into their respective types.

Collaborate with peers to identify examples of work and income types.
Discuss the roles of different types of work and income in a community.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Senior Secondary Schools.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Tourism, SSS 1.
Ajayi, T. (2018). Fundamentals of Tourism for Senior Secondary Schools. Ibadan: University Press PLC.
https://nigerianstat.gov.ng/
https://www.tourism.gov.ng/

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Different kinds of budget schedules.
Charts showing examples of various types of work.
Whiteboard and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the fundamental concepts of work and income, which are essential components of the economy and personal finance. Understanding these concepts enables pupils to better grasp how people earn a living and contribute to economic activities, including those within the tourism sector.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have a basic understanding of economic activities and the concept of earning a living from their primary school social studies lessons.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Concepts in Tourism continued

Meaning of Work

Work is any activity, whether physical or mental, that involves effort to achieve a purpose or result. It often involves providing goods or services in exchange for payment or to meet a need.

Types of Work

Work can be classified in various ways, including:

Skilled Work: This type of work requires specialized training, education, or experience. Examples include doctors, engineers, teachers, and tour guides.
Unskilled Work: This type of work typically does not require specialized training or advanced skills. Examples include cleaners, labourers, and porters.
Self-employed Work: This involves individuals working for themselves, running their own businesses, or offering services independently. Examples include freelancers, small business owners, and consultants.
Hired Work: This involves individuals working for an employer, receiving wages or a salary in return for their services. Examples include civil servants, factory workers, and retail staff.
Part-time Work: This is employment for only part of the usual working day or week, typically fewer hours than full-time work.
Permanent Work: This refers to employment that is expected to continue indefinitely, without a fixed end date, as long as the employee performs satisfactorily.

Meaning of Income

Income is the money or other form of payment received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments, goods, or services. It represents the financial gain of an individual or entity.

Types of Income

Income can be categorized based on its source or recipient:

Household Income: This is the combined gross income of all members of a household who are of working age. It includes wages, salaries, pensions, and other forms of income earned by individuals living in the same household.
Organization Income: This refers to the revenue generated by a company, business, or institution from its operations, sales of goods, provision of services, or investments. It is often referred to as revenue or turnover.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reviews the previous lesson briefly. The teacher then introduces the new topic, “Concepts in Tourism continued,” by asking pupils what they understand by “work” and “income” in their daily lives.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen attentively.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and the lesson is linked to their prior knowledge.

Step 2: Meaning of Work

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines work, explaining that it is any activity done to achieve a purpose, often for payment. The teacher provides simple examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions for clarity, and write down the definition of work in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definition of work.

Step 3: Types of Work

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elucidation/Classification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains and gives examples of different types of work: skilled, unskilled, self-employed, hired, part-time, and permanent work, relating them to the tourism sector where possible.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, identify examples, and discuss the differences between the types of work. They also write down the types of work.
Learning Point: Pupils can differentiate between various types of work.

Step 4: Meaning of Income

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines income as money or payment received for work, goods, or services. The teacher provides examples of how people earn income.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and write down the definition of income.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definition of income.

Step 5: Types of Income

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elucidation/Categorization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the two main types of income: household income and organization income. The teacher uses the budget schedules as instructional material to demonstrate how income is tracked.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the budget schedules, and discuss the sources of different types of income. They also note down the types of income.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify and explain household and organization income.

Step 6: Class Activity/Discussion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Collaborative Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into small groups and asks them to brainstorm and share examples of different types of work and income within their local community.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups, discuss, and share their examples with the class.
Learning Point: Pupils apply their understanding to real-life situations and collaborate with peers.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Define work.
What is income?
List three types of work.
Mention two types of income.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Consolidation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of work and income in the economy. The teacher assigns homework: Ask your parents or guardians about their type of work and how they earn income.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and note down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are encouraged to extend their knowledge.

Lesson Keywords

Work – Any activity involving mental or physical effort to achieve a purpose or result, often for payment.
Income – Money or other payment received, especially regularly, for work, goods, or services.
Skilled Work – Work requiring specialized training, education, or experience.
Unskilled Work – Work that does not require special training or advanced skills.
Self-employed – Working for oneself as a freelancer or business owner rather than for an employer.
Hired Work – Working for an employer in exchange for wages or a salary.
Part-time Work – Employment for only part of the usual working day or week.
Permanent Work – Employment expected to continue indefinitely, without a fixed end date.
Household Income – The combined gross income of all members of a household.
Organization Income – Revenue generated by a company or institution from its operations.

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to research how work and income specifically contribute to the tourism industry in Nigeria. For pupils needing more support, the teacher will provide additional examples and simplified explanations during the lesson and offer individualized assistance.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should encourage pupils to share real-life examples of work and income from their communities to make the lesson more relatable. Emphasize the connection between different types of work and the creation of income, and how this cycle drives economic activity, including in the tourism sector.