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Lesson Plan - Introduction To Cba1

This lesson plan introduces second year business studies students to CBA1, the first classroom-based assessment. The plan aims to [1] explain what the CBA involves, including timelines and student requirements; [2] introduce an online resource to help students complete the CBA; and [3] outline the grading system. The lesson uses group work, videos, and a website to engage students. Formative assessment occurs through questioning and discussion to check understanding. The goal is for students to understand the CBA process and requirements by the end of the class.

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Lesson Plan - Introduction To Cba1

This lesson plan introduces second year business studies students to CBA1, the first classroom-based assessment. The plan aims to [1] explain what the CBA involves, including timelines and student requirements; [2] introduce an online resource to help students complete the CBA; and [3] outline the grading system. The lesson uses group work, videos, and a website to engage students. Formative assessment occurs through questioning and discussion to check understanding. The goal is for students to understand the CBA process and requirements by the end of the class.

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Sean O Donnell, Professional Master of Education, NUI Galway

Lesson Plan – Introduction to CBA1

Name: Sean O Donnell

Date: 24/11/21

Class: Second Years

Subject: Business Studies

Topic of the lesson: Introduction to CBA1

Where does this lesson fit in the topic/unit being taught?

Classroom-Based Assessments are occasions when the teacher assesses the students using
the specific tasks set out in the subject specification. They are included within the time
allocated for Business Studies, which is a minimum of 200 hours.

What prior knowledge do student have about this topic?

Students may have completed CBAs in other subjects this year.

Students will have a rudimentary understanding of what is involved in CBAs. Students who
have yet to complete a CBA will nonetheless have discussed them in class since the onset
of first year.

Materials used during lesson:


By teacher: By students:

Computer Computer/Phone/Laptop

Powerpoint Copies/Pens

Website Homework journal

Youtube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH35Iz9veM0&t=1s.

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1. Aims In this lesson I will…

• Introduce students to the CBA, the associated timelines, and what is required of them
during this period.
• Introduce students to my CBA website and teach them how to access it, navigate it,
and use it correctly in order to aid them as they complete their CBA.
• Outline the grading system for the CBA and explain what is required to achieve each
different grade on the grading scale.
• Divide students into their CBA groups
• Use group work/breakout rooms to encourage students to come up with questions
about the CBA.

2. Learning Outcomes At the end of this lesson, students will be able


to….
(outline key ideas/concepts/content/vocabulary, use specific active verbs)

• Explain what the classroom-based assessment ‘business in action’ is and what it


involves.
• Describe what their specific task is and how will go about completing it.
• Articulate the four different areas of the CBA and the specific ‘deliverables’ (pieces
of work) that they are required to submit for each individual section.
• Identify and use effectively the different templates for the deliverables to be
completed for each section.
• Explain the grading system and describe the differing features of quality associated
with each of the four possible grades available
• Use the website ‘Mr O Donnell’s Business Studies.com’ to help them to complete
their CBA.

3. Assessment How will students’ learning progress be assessed?

• I will question students throughout the lesson to gauge their understanding of the
information being covered.
• I will use the group work/breakout rooms to assess students learning progress by
asking them to collaboratively explain to me their understanding of the task they
must complete for their CBA and the different steps that are involved, as well as
giving them the opportunity to ask questions about anything they are unsure of.

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4. Opening How will lesson be introduced? What’s the


‘hook’?
(Try to link to real-world application/ or prior knowledge) Timing:
(Use real
time)
Play a clip from an entrepreneurship Youtube video: Richard Branson - 3 mins
advice for entrepreneurs (the Big Think)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH35Iz9veM0&t=1s.

After the video has finished, ask students to individually take down two 2 mins
insights from the video.

Group discussion: students are asked to share their two takeaways from the 4 mins
video with the group.

Question students to assess prior knowledge of CBAs. 2 mins

5. Body of lesson (include teaching approaches, when materials are used etc.)
Teacher Activities Student Activities Timing:

With the aid of a powerpoint:

Outline learning intentions of the class. 1 min

Explain what a CBA is and how it works. Take notes. Take 2 mins
down due dates.
Write down potential
Give an overview of the broad task students will be questions to ask 4 mins
asked to complete for their business studies CBA later. (Continue
‘Business in Action’ and give examples of potential throughout class)
ideas.

Break down the CBA into the four specific tasks 5 mins
students will be asked to complete:
1- Conducting Research
2- Evaluating Information
3- Develop Action Plan
4- Report Findings

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Explain the four tasks in detail and outline the 5 mins


specific deliverables (pieces of work) students will
be asked to submit for each different section.
1- Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis
2- SWOT Analysis
3- Business Plan
4- Project Report & Student Reflection.

Show visual templates of these 4 deliverables via 1 mins


the powerpoint.

Show students how to access the online website Students access the 5 mins
‘Mr. O Donnell’s Business Studies’ and show them website via their
how to navigate the site and use information, phone/laptop and
resources and templates that will support them as navigate around it as
they complete their CBA. per my instructions.

Explain the grading system for the CBA and 3 mins


describe the differing features of quality associated
with each of the four possible grades available.

Divide the students into groups/breakout rooms. Contribute to group 5 mins


These will be their teams for the duration of the discussion. Share
CBA. Ask them to work as a team to write down a opinions, ideas and
short paragraph detailing their understanding of thoughts.
what a CBA is and what they must do to
successfully complete their CBA. Ask them to also
write down any questions they have or to make a
note of anything they are unsure of.

Each group shares their paragraph with the class A rapporteur from 5 mins
and ask any questions they have regarding the each group shares
CBA. their groups
paragraph.
All students
welcome to ask
questions.

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6. Closing How will lesson be closed?

The lesson is re-capped and the information covered is summarised again.

I question students to assess whether the learning intentions have been achieved.

Students have the opportunity to ask any remaining questions they may have regarding the
CBA.

I show students the online website ‘curriculum online’ where they can find information on
the CBA. I show them how to access samples of CBA work.

Homework:

1) Students must look up the curriculum online website and look up one sample of a
‘Business in Action’ CBA.

2) Student must come up with one potential idea for their CBA for the next class.

(15 mins total time)


7. Self-Evaluation
How did the lesson go?

Were my learning outcomes achieved?

To what extent?

What would I do differently next time?

What can I learn from this lesson?

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