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:

1. Explain the meaning of the right attitude to work.
2. Identify attributes of the right attitude to work.
3. Explain the concepts of punctuality and regularity.
4. Demonstrate how punctuality and regularity lead to success.
5. Discuss the consequences of not being punctual and regular.
6. Link punctuality with rewards and irregularity with punishment.
7. Explain the meaning of devotion to duty.
8. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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):

1. Punctuality means being __ for work or school.
   a) late
   b) early
   c) on time
   d) absent
2. Regularity means attending work or school __.
   a) occasionally
   b) regularly
   c) rarely
   d) never
3. Workers with a good attitude towards work are often __.
   a) praised
   b) ignored
   c) punished
   d) scolded
4. Devotion to duty leads to __ productivity.
   a) low
   b) medium
   c) high
   d) poor
5. Punctuality and regularity help build a __ reputation.
   a) bad
   b) good
   c) ugly
   d) weak
6. Irregular workers may face __.
   a) rewards
   b) promotion
   c) punishment
   d) incentives
7. One attribute of a good attitude to work is __.
   a) devotion to duty
   b) laziness
   c) absenteeism
   d) lateness
8. __ is important for achieving success at work or school.
   a) Punctuality
   b) Tardiness
   c) Laziness
   d) Forgetfulness
9. A worker who is devoted to duty shows __.
   a) laziness
   b) commitment
   c) irregularity
   d) indifference
10. Workers who are not punctual may face __.
    a) reward
    b) recognition
    c) demotion
    d) promotion

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is the right attitude to work?
   It means being punctual, regular, devoted, and responsible in your duties.
2. Why is punctuality important?
   Punctuality ensures that tasks are completed on time and shows responsibility.
3. What does regularity mean?
   Regularity means attending work or school consistently without unnecessary absences.
4. How can punctuality lead to success?
   When you are punctual, tasks are completed efficiently, leading to better performance and recognition.
5. What happens when someone is not punctual?
   They may face consequences like punishment or missed opportunities.
6. Why should we link punctuality with rewards?
   Punctuality leads to good performance, which often earns rewards such as promotions or praise.
7. What is devotion to duty?
   It means being dedicated and committed to your responsibilities.
8. How does devotion affect productivity?
   Devotion increases productivity because tasks are done with full effort and dedication.
9. What are the consequences of irregularity?
   Irregularity may lead to punishment such as salary reduction or demotion.
10. 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):

1. What is punctuality?
2. Define regularity in the context of work or school.
3. What is one benefit of being punctual?
4. How does regularity lead to success?
5. What are the consequences of not being punctual?
6. What is devotion to duty?
7. How does devotion improve productivity?
8. Why should we reward punctuality?
9. What happens to workers who are irregular?
10. 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.

More Useful Links

• Review of Last Term’s Work in Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Meaning and Scope of Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Understanding the Office and Its Functions Business Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3