The Winchester School

Ananya

Lesson Planning Form

Name of teacher:

Subject:
Topic: Start a business & Sustain the business
Enrichment
Day & Date:
Period: 5
No. of SEN Pupils:
18th
Names(SEN):
Need:
Sep 2014-week-3
Class: 8
No. in class: 35
A sincere request to one and all please encourage motivate the students and be part of their
planning only then this will be a big success. Do not leave the students to do as they wish.
Context/Prior learning: is able draw inferences from research and plan a course of action in order
to set up the chosen business.
Learning Objectives: To be able to draw inferences from research and plan a course of action in
order to set up the chosen business.
Learning outcomes:
Some: Students will be able to
All: Students will be
Most: Students will
able to
Analyze and represent the
Research on the topic given
be able to
causes and find possible
information and collect
remedies.
information.
Discuss the possible
problems to set up /start a
business
1. Starter(10mins):

Share the learning objectives and learning outcome with the students.
Brain storm about the main unpredictable challenges that can face a
business.

Then you can ask them to continue with their research. May be you can ask them to keep in
mind they are to set up in UAE- in any emirates. So based on that they can follow the set up.
2. Teaching and learning activities:
2a. Development (20mins):

The plan for the business chosen is ready. The Form tutor need to guide them
how they can set up their chosen business using the following skills- Flexibility,
adaptability, Good organizational skills.
Many come up with bright ideas and write powerful business plans but only few
ever dare to start a business. Starting a business is like building a ship and
embarking on a voyage, armed with a plan, a map and a team. You will have to
sail against storms, unpredictable weather and uncertainty. If your ship sinks,
its either you quit or you swim back to shore, build a new ship and sail again.
So, Starting a business is just the beginning of the game; sustaining that
business is where the real challenge lies. This is where you fight to keep the
business you have started afloat. You will have to handle competition, find
customers, deal with critical business challenges, pay bills upon bills, and deal
with employees and so on. This is where the stress of running a business gets
worst.
Now they will have to really look into many aspects of obstacles can face a business and to find ways to
overcome different kind of challenges.

Where to start and when to implement new strategy. Also need to look into the existing
and upcoming problems. This may be a hindrance in smooth running of business.
The seven step problem solving technique covers:
1.

Finding the right problem to solve

2.

Defining the problem

3.

Analysing the problem

4.

Developing possibilities

5.

Selecting the best solution

6.

Implementing

7.

Evaluating and learning

Note: these are not the actuals for your EP lessons. These are only guidelines. Kindly
ask the students to come out with their innovative ideas. You can allow them to
research for details as per their chosen business plan. It should be a continuation of the
topic started 2 weeks back.
2b. Differentiation by Task (relating to higher & lower abilities, SEN, G&T) (25 mins):

Each group will create their step by step plan necessary on how to
solve their business challenges.
Thinking together Skills:
Giving reasons, sharing of ideas, thinking of alternatives and
reaching agreement.
Each group will come with their valuable points. The teacher can assign a president, a scribe
etc. to summarize.
Differentiation by Resources:
A questionnaire can be provided to some students who find difficulty in this kind of activity.
(Sample one attached for your reference).
You need to modify as per your class activity.

Engage shy learners to feel more

confident by nominating them to explain the rest of the
class the steps they have used related to the topic.
Paired work and group work when identifying pros and cons
Wait time after questioning
Feedback from teacher were ever required.
Differentiation

by

Support:

2. Plenary (10min): The students are given a post it, they pick out the best points of the research and
share it in their group. Teachers to ensure that they collect the post it and paste it in a A3 size paper
and laminate.
All evidences to be given to the HOYS (including photographs) Teacher moves around in the class
to ensure that each group has researched and has the needed information so that they are ready
for the next day.

Assessment opportunities: Students ability to identify pros and cons of the

topic and the variation while creating spider diagram will be

evaluated
Group activities
Question & Answer during the session.
Learner engagement during session.
Resources: : Color papers, plain papers.
Home Learning: research on the topic and be prepared for the next lesson.
Effective Questioning:
Lower Order Questioning:
(Remembering, Understanding,
Applying)
Define your business?
Who are the prospective owners?
How long do you want your business?

Higher Order Questioning:

(Analysing, Evaluating, Creating)

Tick questioning strategies to use in

class:

Why will you plan a strategy

and modify?
Will you change your
business objectives and
why?
How could you avoid or
survive the market
competence?

Wait time
Think, pair, share
Bounce questions around
No hands questioning
Directed questioning
General Questioning

Evaluation of lesson:
My lesson meets my school's Mission & Vision through :
I make every effort that my lesson meets my schools Mission and Vision by creating an environment which
is enabling, caring, inclusive, stimulating and enriching. I create opportunities for students with variety of
experience to be creative, confident, independent learners, analytical thinkers and leaders.