Right Attitude to Work: Punctuality, Regularity, and Devotion Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes
Subject: Business Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 10-12 years
Topic: Right Attitude to Work
Sub-topic: Punctuality, Regularity, and Devotion to Duty
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of the right attitude to work.
- Identify attributes of the right attitude to work.
- Explain the concepts of punctuality and regularity.
- Demonstrate how punctuality and regularity lead to success.
- Discuss the consequences of not being punctual and regular.
- Link punctuality with rewards and irregularity with punishment.
- Explain the meaning of devotion to duty.
- Explain how devotion affects productivity and development.
Keywords: Right attitude, punctuality, regularity, devotion, productivity, reward, punishment
Set Induction:
The teacher asks students about their daily school routine and if they are always on time for school and their classes.
Entry Behaviour:
Students may have a basic understanding of the importance of being on time for school and following a routine.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Whiteboard/Chalkboard
- Markers/Chalk
- Business Studies textbook
- A clock or picture of a clock
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students are familiar with the importance of being punctual at school and may have faced situations where irregularity caused negative outcomes.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Time management
- Discipline
- Problem-solving
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work (JSS 1 Business Studies)
- Business Studies textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- A diagram showing the consequences of punctuality and irregularity
- Flashcards with examples of devotion and non-devotion to duty
Content:
- Meaning of the Right Attitude to Work:
- Having the right attitude to work means performing your tasks with dedication, punctuality, and regularity. It includes being committed, responsible, and disciplined in your job.
- Attributes of the Right Attitude to Work:
- Punctuality: Always being on time for work or school.
- Regularity: Consistently attending work or school without unnecessary absences.
- Devotion to Duty: Being committed to completing your tasks properly.
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of your duties.
- Discipline: Following the rules and guidelines of the workplace or school.
- Concepts of Punctuality and Regularity:
- Punctuality: The act of arriving on time for work, school, or any other activities. It shows that you are responsible and reliable.
- Regularity: The practice of attending work or school consistently without frequent absences. It demonstrates commitment to your duties.
- Demonstration of How Punctuality and Regularity Lead to Success:
- Being punctual and regular helps in achieving high performance because tasks are done on time, and there is no backlog of work. It also helps in building a good reputation and career growth.
- Consequences of Not Being Punctual and Regular:
- Lack of punctuality and regularity can lead to poor performance, missed opportunities, and punishment such as warnings or even job loss.
- Linking Punctuality with Reward and Irregularity with Punishment:
- Punctual workers are often rewarded with praise, promotions, and incentives. On the other hand, irregularity can lead to punishment like salary reduction, demotion, or even dismissal.
- Meaning of Devotion to Duty:
- Devotion to duty means putting your full effort into your job or responsibilities, regardless of the challenges faced. It involves dedication, loyalty, and perseverance.
- Effect of Devotion on Productivity and Development:
- When workers are devoted to their duties, productivity increases because tasks are done efficiently. This leads to overall development in the workplace, school, or community.
Evaluation (Fill in the Blank):
- Punctuality means being __ for work or school.
a) late
b) early
c) on time
d) absent - Regularity means attending work or school __.
a) occasionally
b) regularly
c) rarely
d) never - Workers with a good attitude towards work are often __.
a) praised
b) ignored
c) punished
d) scolded - Devotion to duty leads to __ productivity.
a) low
b) medium
c) high
d) poor - Punctuality and regularity help build a __ reputation.
a) bad
b) good
c) ugly
d) weak - Irregular workers may face __.
a) rewards
b) promotion
c) punishment
d) incentives - One attribute of a good attitude to work is __.
a) devotion to duty
b) laziness
c) absenteeism
d) lateness - __ is important for achieving success at work or school.
a) Punctuality
b) Tardiness
c) Laziness
d) Forgetfulness - A worker who is devoted to duty shows __.
a) laziness
b) commitment
c) irregularity
d) indifference - Workers who are not punctual may face __.
a) reward
b) recognition
c) demotion
d) promotion
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):
- What is the right attitude to work?
It means being punctual, regular, devoted, and responsible in your duties. - Why is punctuality important?
Punctuality ensures that tasks are completed on time and shows responsibility. - What does regularity mean?
Regularity means attending work or school consistently without unnecessary absences. - How can punctuality lead to success?
When you are punctual, tasks are completed efficiently, leading to better performance and recognition. - What happens when someone is not punctual?
They may face consequences like punishment or missed opportunities. - Why should we link punctuality with rewards?
Punctuality leads to good performance, which often earns rewards such as promotions or praise. - What is devotion to duty?
It means being dedicated and committed to your responsibilities. - How does devotion affect productivity?
Devotion increases productivity because tasks are done with full effort and dedication. - What are the consequences of irregularity?
Irregularity may lead to punishment such as salary reduction or demotion. - How can a good attitude to work improve productivity?
A good attitude ensures tasks are done efficiently, leading to better results and development.
Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on office staff and their responsibilities.
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the meaning of the right attitude to work, focusing on punctuality, regularity, and devotion to duty.
- Step 3: The teacher allows the students to discuss how punctuality and regularity affect their daily school routine and connects these behaviors to rewards and punishment.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explains the concepts of punctuality, regularity, and devotion to duty.
- Highlights the consequences of not being punctual and regular.
- Encourages students to share personal experiences of punctuality and its rewards.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the discussion about punctuality and regularity.
- Share examples of how punctuality has benefited them in school.
- Take notes and ask questions.
Assessment (Short Answer Questions):
- What is punctuality?
- Define regularity in the context of work or school.
- What is one benefit of being punctual?
- How does regularity lead to success?
- What are the consequences of not being punctual?
- What is devotion to duty?
- How does devotion improve productivity?
- Why should we reward punctuality?
- What happens to workers who are irregular?
- State one attribute of a good attitude to work.
Conclusion:
The teacher moves around the class, checking students’ work, providing corrections, and giving feedback to ensure they understand the importance of the right attitude to work.
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