Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Qualities of an entrepreneur
Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Self-assessment of entrepreneurial qualities

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

- Describe the qualities of an entrepreneur in business
- Identify entrepreneurial traits
- Value entrepreneurial qualities

- Download and watch a video clip on qualities of an entrepreneur
- Discuss the qualities of an entrepreneur based on stories and examples
- Create a chart showing the qualities of an entrepreneur

What are the qualities of an entrepreneur?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 94
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Reference materials
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 95
- Self-assessment tools
- Case studies

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Sources of business ideas
Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Evaluating business opportunities

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

- Explore sources of business ideas for a business venture
- Identify different ways to generate business ideas
- Show interest in business idea generation

- Use available resources to search for and present the meaning and sources of business ideas
- Discuss how entrepreneurs get business ideas from different sources
- Compile a list of business ideas

What are the sources of innovative business ideas?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 96
- Digital resources
- Case studies
- Reference materials
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 97
- Evaluation tools

- Question and answer - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Factors for business success
Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Role of entrepreneurship in the community

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

- Evaluate the factors that enhance success in a business
- Identify common causes of business failure
- Appreciate strategic planning in business

- Read, analyse and present on a case study about the factors that enhance business success
- Discuss common reasons for business failure
- Create a success factors checklist for a small business

What factors contribute to business success or failure?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 97
- Case studies
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Chart papers

- Question and answer - Presentation assessment - Written test

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Meaning of production unit

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

- Explain the concept of a production unit
- Identify different types of production units
- Value production units in the economy

- Discuss the meaning of the term 'production unit' based on pictures
- Take pictures or draw production units in the local area
- Create a poster of a production unit

What constitutes a production unit?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 98
- Digital cameras
- Poster materials
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Factors for locating a production unit

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

- Identify factors considered when locating a production unit
- Explain the importance of location for business success
- Show interest in strategic business location

- Brainstorm on the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit
- Study pictures of businesses in different locations
- Discuss why businesses choose specific locations

What factors should be considered when choosing a location for a production unit?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 99
- Digital resources
- Case studies
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Visiting local production units

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

- Analyze factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit
- Conduct field research on production units
- Appreciate location decisions in business

- Visit local production units (salon, barbershop, welding workshop, posho mill)
- Ask owners why they chose their location
- Present findings to the class

How do local entrepreneurs determine the best location for their businesses?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 100
- Field notebooks
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Field report assessment - Presentation assessment - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Size determinants of a production unit

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

- Identify factors that determine the size of a production unit
- Analyze how these factors influence business scale
- Value appropriate sizing decisions for businesses

- Discuss factors that determine the size of a production unit
- Compare production units of different sizes
- Analyze how factors like capital, employees, and production volume affect size

Why do production units vary in size?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 101
- Digital resources
- Case studies
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Analysis of production unit size factors

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

- Present factors that determine the size of a production unit
- Explain the relationship between size factors
- Show interest in business scale considerations

- Analyze the size of production units visited in earlier lessons
- Discuss factors that determined their size
- Create a chart showing size determinants

How do entrepreneurs decide on the optimal size for their production units?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 102
- Chart papers
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Importance of suitable location

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

- Explain the importance of locating a production unit in a suitable area
- Identify benefits of strategic location
- Value strategic location decisions

- Role-play as a business owner deciding where to locate a production unit
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of different locations
- Present the importance of suitable location

How does location affect the success of a production unit?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 102
- Role-play materials
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Role-play assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Production Unit - Online research on location importance

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

- Research the importance of production unit location
- Organize and present research findings
- Appreciate the impact of location on business success

- Search online for information on the importance of locating a production unit in a suitable area
- Organize findings into a structured presentation
- Share findings with classmates

What research shows about the impact of location on business success?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 102
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Presentation materials

- Research assessment - Presentation assessment - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Financial Goals - Meaning of financial goals

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

- Explain the meaning of setting goals in financial management
- Create a mind map on financial goals
- Value financial goal setting

- Brainstorm what the word 'goal' means
- Discuss mind maps on setting goals in financial management
- Create personal mind maps for financial goals

Why is it important for an individual to set financial goals?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 103
- Mind map materials
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Entrepreneurship

Financial Goals - Importance of financial discipline

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

- Explain the importance of financial discipline
- Discuss how financial discipline supports goal achievement
- Value disciplined financial management

- Listen to a resource person on the importance of financial discipline
- Discuss the importance of financial discipline using dialogue examples
- Role-play scenarios demonstrating financial discipline

What are the benefits of practicing financial discipline?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 104
- Resource person
- Role-play materials
- Reference materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Written test