Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 9
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Store Management
Curriculum Theme: Store Management
Previous Lesson: Termination of an Agency and Contract of Employment.
Topic: Contract of Employment (Continuation)
Subject Matter: Duties of an employee, rights of an employee, rights of a woman in employment, dismissal of employment, termination of contract of employment

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

List common duties of an employee.
State the rights of an employee in the workplace.
State basic rights of a woman in employment.
Define dismissal of employment.
Define termination of contract of employment.
Differentiate between dismissal and termination.

Affective Domain:

Show respect for workplace rules and lawful instructions.
Show fair attitude towards the rights of workers, including women.

Psychomotor Domain:

Match workplace rules to the employee duties they support using a class exercise.
Use a simple scenario to identify whether an action is dismissal or termination.

Participate in group discussion on workplace rights and responsibilities.
Work cooperatively to analyse short workplace case examples and present conclusions.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
Store Management for Senior Secondary Schools (recommended textbook)
Employment Contract Overview
Termination of Employment
Equality and Discrimination at Work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing duties and rights of employees
Sample workplace rules and staff handbook extract
Scenario cards on dismissal and termination cases
Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand what employees must do at work and what rights they should enjoy. It also helps pupils know how employment may end and the proper way to handle workplace issues.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of contract of employment, meaning of employer and employee, and simple workplace rules.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Contract of Employment (Continuation)

Duties of an Employee

Duties of an employee are the responsibilities a worker must carry out to perform the job properly and obey workplace rules.

The following are common duties of an employee:

To obey lawful instructions from the employer or supervisor.
To be punctual and regular at work.
To work honestly and avoid theft or fraud.
To take reasonable care of company property, tools, and materials.
To keep business information and customer details confidential.
To follow safety rules and use protective equipment when required.
To show respect to customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
To meet reasonable performance targets and complete assigned tasks.

Rights of an Employee

Rights of an employee are the benefits and protections a worker is entitled to under the employment agreement and workplace rules.

The following are rights of an employee:

Right to receive agreed wages or salary on time.
Right to safe and healthy working conditions.
Right to fair treatment and respect at the workplace.
Right to rest periods, leave, and reasonable working hours as provided by rules.
Right to be informed of workplace rules, duties, and disciplinary procedures.
Right to complain or report grievances through proper channels.

Rights of a Woman in Employment

Rights of a woman in employment are protections that ensure women are treated fairly and work in a safe and respectful environment.

The following are rights of a woman in employment:

Right to equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment.
Right to equal pay for equal work where applicable.
Right to maternity-related support where workplace rules provide for it.
Right to protection from harassment and abuse at work.
Right to work without discrimination based on pregnancy or marital status.

Dismissal of Employment

Dismissal is the ending of employment by the employer as a punishment for serious misconduct or repeated breach of workplace rules.

The following are common reasons that may lead to dismissal:

Theft, fraud, or dishonesty.
Gross insubordination or refusal to obey lawful instructions.
Serious misconduct such as fighting or violence.
Persistent lateness, absenteeism, or poor performance after warnings.
Damage to company property or serious negligence.

Termination of Contract of Employment

Termination is the ending of employment by the employer or employee, usually according to the terms of the contract, such as notice period, resignation, or redundancy.

The following are common ways termination may occur:

By resignation of the employee with required notice.
By the employer giving notice as stated in the contract.
By expiry of a fixed-term contract.
By mutual agreement of both parties.
By redundancy or business closure, following workplace rules.

Difference Between Dismissal and Termination

The following are key differences between dismissal and termination:

Dismissal is a disciplinary action; termination may be normal end of employment based on contract terms.
Dismissal often follows misconduct; termination may occur due to notice, resignation, or expiry of contract.
Dismissal may be immediate in serious cases; termination usually involves notice or agreed procedure.

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 presents a short workplace situation about a staff member who breaks shop rules and asks pupils to identify the employee’s duty that was ignored and what action the employer may take.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond, share examples of workplace rules, and state what employees should do.
Learning Point: Employees have duties and employers may take action when rules are broken.

Step 2: Duties of an Employee

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains duties of an employee and uses the chart to list key duties with short examples from store settings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take notes and answer questions on duties linked to store work.
Learning Point: Employee duties include obedience, honesty, punctuality, care of property, confidentiality, and safety.

Step 3: Rights of an Employee

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains employee rights and guides pupils to connect each right to a workplace rule or practice.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss in pairs and mention rights they observe in local workplaces.
Learning Point: Employees have rights to pay, safety, fair treatment, leave, information, and grievance procedures.

Step 4: Rights of a Woman in Employment

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Values Clarification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher highlights rights of women in employment and uses short scenarios to identify discrimination and harassment cases.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify correct workplace behaviour and state the right involved in each scenario.
Learning Point: Women have rights to equal opportunity, fair treatment, safety, and freedom from harassment and discrimination.

Step 5: Dismissal of Employment

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines dismissal and lists common reasons, linking them to store examples such as theft, fraud, or persistent lateness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention behaviours that can lead to dismissal and explain why they are wrong.
Learning Point: Dismissal is a disciplinary end of employment caused by serious misconduct or repeated breach.

Step 6: Termination of Contract of Employment

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains termination and shows how notice, resignation, and expiry of contract work, then contrasts termination with dismissal using scenario cards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils classify scenarios as dismissal or termination and give reasons.
Learning Point: Termination follows contract terms and procedures, while dismissal is mainly disciplinary.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

List four duties of an employee.
State three rights of an employee.
Mention three rights of a woman in employment.
Differentiate between dismissal and termination of employment.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the duties and rights of employees, highlights rights of women in employment, and restates the difference between dismissal and termination. The teacher gives a short assignment: pupils write five duties of an employee, four employee rights, and two differences between dismissal and termination.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils restate key points and copy the assignment.
Learning Point: Understanding duties, rights, and proper end of employment supports good workplace behaviour.

Lesson Keywords

Employee – A person employed to work for wages or salary.
Duty – A responsibility a worker must carry out.
Right – A benefit or protection a worker is entitled to.
Harassment – Unwanted behaviour that disturbs or threatens a worker.
Dismissal – Ending employment as a punishment for serious misconduct.
Termination – Ending employment according to contract terms such as notice or resignation.
Notice – Official information given before ending employment.
Discrimination – Unfair treatment based on gender or other personal factors.

Differentiation

Fast learners analyse more case scenarios and write short explanations of whether each case is dismissal or termination. Learners who need support use a guided matching task to connect duties and rights to simple workplace rules and examples.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use simple store situations that pupils can relate to, such as sales attendants, cashiers, and storekeepers. Emphasize respectful workplace behaviour and the need to follow agreed procedures when employment ends.