Collaboration is the key

The Year 12 Economics students collaborated to present their key findings based on the case studies provided to them . This exercise helped them to delve deeper into the subject and  relate the topic to real world examples . Collaboration and group presentations are an excellent form of active student-led learning.  

Graphic Organizer as an effective T&L strategy

The Year 12 Economics students used knowledge mapping  to understand the difference between the asymmetric and symmetric information. The real life examples of  information failure were explored using  Mind Maps. This enabled the students to gain conceptual clarity over core economic concepts.  

Active Learning using real world links

The Year 10 Economics students were assigned with countries (Developed, Developing and less developed Countries) to discuss the economic system in the Country . The objective of this activity based learning was to analyze the features of economic systems with real world  examples of Cuba, China, Poland and USA.

Role Play of a Formal Interview by BTEC students

The Year 12 BTEC students actively engaged in a Group discussion on the recruitment process and analysis of the requirements of a specific job.They discussed  the various criteria for the job application and the employment Contract of the Firm. To summarize their key takeaways a formal interview role play was conducted in the Classroom.

Creative Collaboration to explore Lean Production methods in Business

To introduce the students to the concept of lean production Year 11 Business students were divided into groups of five and asked to design cakes.The overall objective was to develop students’ innovative attitude, creative collaboration and application skills. Lean production is an approach to management that focuses on cutting out waste, whilst ensuring quality. This…

MUN Activity Based Learning in Year 12 Economics Lesson

The students of Year 12 Economics were exposed to the working of the MUN Economic and Finance Committee . They debated and deliberated upon the following topics Economic Problems in the Mixed and Centrally Planned Economic systems Banking Policies for Avoiding Global Recessions (2008 financial crisis) Problems in the system with regards to Gender pay…

Just -A -Minute Activity in Year 12 Economics Lesson

The Introductory Economics lesson in Year 12 was used to ignite the spark for learning and passion for the subject. Students were given a range of topics to express their views and learn the art of Jamming . It was heartening to see the students articulate their thoughts impromptu. The lesson also served as a…

Use of padlet as an effective AFL

Report on session on Added Value: -Use of Padlet as an ICT tool. The Business Studies lesson for Year 10 was conducted on Added Value. The objective of the lesson was to enable students to interpret different ways of contributing value add to the business. Students thought of examples of how a production process can…