Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Awareness and Qualities of a Garment Designer for SS 1

Class: SS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 15 years
Duration: 60 minutes
Subject: Fashion Design and Garment Making
Curriculum Theme: Introduction to fashion design and
Focal competence: Develop entrepreneurial awareness in garment making
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Entrepreneurship
Skills:

• define entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and enterprise
• define Entrepreneurial awareness and entrepreneurship

Previous Lesson: Importance of Entrepreneurship in Fashion Design and Garment Making
Topic: Entrepreneurial Awareness And Entrepreneurship
Subject Matter: Meaning of Entrepreneurial awareness and entrepreneurship, Meaning of entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and enterprise, Qualities of a good garment designer

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Define entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and enterprise.
• Define Entrepreneurial awareness.
• Differentiate between entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and enterprise.
• Discuss the qualities of a good garment designer.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of entrepreneurial skills in garment making.
• Show willingness to develop qualities of a good garment designer.

Psychomotor Domain

• Illustrate the distinction between entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and enterprise through examples.
• List practical qualities needed for success in garment design.

Social Domain

• Collaborate effectively in group discussions on entrepreneurial terms.
• Participate actively in brainstorming sessions about garment designer qualities.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work For The New Revised Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Charts displaying definitions of entrepreneurial terms
• Pictures or videos of successful fashion designers and their businesses
• Whiteboard and markers
• Textbooks on Fashion Design and Garment Making

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it lays the foundation for students to understand the business aspect of fashion design, moving beyond just the technical skills. It helps students recognise the potential for self-employment and wealth creation within the garment-making industry. By understanding entrepreneurial concepts and the qualities of a good designer, students are better prepared to become successful professionals and employers in the future.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have basic knowledge of fashion design concepts and the tools used in garment making.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Entrepreneurial Awareness And Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Awareness

Entrepreneurial awareness is the understanding and recognition of opportunities, resources, and challenges associated with starting and running a business. It involves being conscious of the entrepreneurial mindset, the skills required, and the potential for innovation and problem-solving in various sectors, including fashion and garment making.

Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur is an individual who identifies a business opportunity, takes the initiative to start a new business, and is willing to take on financial risks in the hope of profit. In fashion, an entrepreneur might be a designer who starts their own clothing line, a tailor who opens a bespoke shop, or someone who creates a platform for selling handmade garments.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching, and running a new business, often starting as a small business, and taking on all the risks and rewards of the venture. It involves creativity, innovation, risk-taking, and strategic planning to bring new products or services to the market. For garment making, entrepreneurship could involve developing a unique clothing brand, offering custom tailoring services, or manufacturing specific fashion accessories.

Enterprise

An enterprise refers to a business organisation or company, especially one that is set up for commercial purposes. It is the actual business entity created by an entrepreneur through the process of entrepreneurship. Examples in the fashion industry include a fashion house, a garment factory, a boutique, or a fabric supply company.

Differentiation of Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise

The three terms are closely related but represent different aspects of business creation:

1. Entrepreneur: This is the person. The individual who conceives, organises, and manages the business venture, bearing the risks.
2. Entrepreneurship: This is the process. The act or activity of starting and running a business, involving innovation, risk-taking, and resource management.
3. Enterprise: This is the outcome/entity. The actual business or organisation that is created and operated by the entrepreneur through entrepreneurship.

Qualities of a Good Garment Designer

A good garment designer possesses a combination of creative, technical, and business-oriented qualities. These include:

1. Creativity and Innovation: The ability to generate new ideas, designs, and styles that are unique and appealing.
2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in sketching, pattern making, cutting, sewing, and understanding fabric properties.
3. Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in design, measurements, stitching, and finishing to ensure high-quality garments.
4. Knowledge of Fashion Trends: Staying updated with current and emerging fashion trends, colours, and styles.
5. Understanding of Body Shapes: Ability to design garments that flatter different body types and sizes.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to overcome challenges in design, production, and fitting.
7. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate design concepts to clients, tailors, and team members.
8. Business Acumen: Basic understanding of marketing, costing, pricing, and customer service.
9. Adaptability: Willingness to adjust designs based on client feedback, market demands, or material availability.
10. Patience and Perseverance: The ability to work through complex designs and fittings, and to persist despite setbacks.
11. Time Management: Efficiently managing design and production schedules to meet deadlines.
12. Passion for Fashion: A genuine love for clothing and design that drives continuous improvement and dedication.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Brainstorming, Question and Answer, Explanation, Group Work, Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and asks them to recall what they know about starting a small business or what they think a fashion designer does beyond just sewing. The teacher then introduces the topic: Entrepreneurial Awareness and Entrepreneurship in Fashion Design.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the questions and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Introduction to entrepreneurship

Step 2: Brainstorming Entrepreneurial Terms

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Facilitation/Group Work

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to brainstorm in groups on the meaning of entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and enterprise. Each group shares their initial ideas.

Pupils’ Activity: Students work in groups to brainstorm and then present their ideas on the meanings of the terms.

Learning Point: Initial understanding of terms

Step 3: Discussing Qualities of a Garment Designer

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Guidance

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students to discuss the qualities of a good garment designer. The teacher encourages students to think about both creative and practical skills needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Students participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts on what makes a good garment designer.

Learning Point: Qualities of a designer

Step 4: Defining Entrepreneurial Concepts

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Clarification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses charts and explanations to clearly define Entrepreneurial awareness, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise, building on the students’ brainstorming and correcting misconceptions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and take mental notes of the correct definitions.

Learning Point: Definitions of entrepreneurial terms

Step 5: Differentiating Key Terms

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Comparison/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the differences between entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and enterprise, using practical examples from the fashion industry to make the concepts concrete.

Pupils’ Activity: Students pay attention to the distinctions and ask for clarification where needed.

Learning Point: Differentiating entrepreneurial concepts

Step 6: Reinforcement and Application

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks students to give examples of fashion businesses (enterprises) they know, identify the entrepreneurs behind them, and discuss the entrepreneurship process involved. The teacher also relates the qualities of a designer to the success of such businesses.

Pupils’ Activity: Students provide examples and discuss how the concepts apply to real-world fashion businesses.

Learning Point: Real-world application of concepts

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

1. Define Entrepreneurial awareness.
2. Who is an entrepreneur?
3. What is entrepreneurship?
4. Give an example of an enterprise in fashion design.
5. Mention three qualities of a good garment designer.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Assessment of understanding

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes on entrepreneurial terms and qualities of a garment designer into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils/students copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson content

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the key points of the lesson, reiterating the importance of entrepreneurial awareness and the qualities needed for success in garment design. The teacher encourages students to start thinking like entrepreneurs in their fashion journey.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and prepare for the next lesson.

Learning Point: Consolidation of key concepts

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebooks.

1. In your own words, explain the difference between an entrepreneur and an enterprise, giving an example relevant to your community.
2. List five qualities you believe are most important for a fashion designer who wants to start their own business, and explain why each quality is crucial.
3. Research a successful Nigerian fashion designer who is also an entrepreneur. Write a short paragraph about their business (enterprise) and what entrepreneurial qualities they demonstrate.

Lesson Keywords

• Entrepreneurial Awareness – Understanding business opportunities and challenges.
• Entrepreneur – A person who starts a business, taking financial risks.
• Entrepreneurship – The process of starting and running a new business.
• Enterprise – A business organisation or company.
• Garment Designer – A professional who creates clothing designs.

Differentiation

For students who grasp concepts quickly, encourage them to research and present on a specific successful Nigerian fashion entrepreneur. For students needing more support, provide simplified definitions and more direct examples, possibly pairing them with stronger students during group activities.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search on YouTube for: “Entrepreneurship in Fashion Design Nigeria SS1” or “Qualities of a good fashion designer”