EDU282

Business Education Teaching Methods

Education
200 level
2 credit units
88 pages
14 units

This course introduces Business Education students to the methods of teaching business studies. It covers the concept of business studies, underlying theories to teaching methods, and effective teaching practices. Special methods for teaching shorthand, typewriting, office practice, commerce, and bookkeeping are explored. The course also focuses on lesson planning and development, equipping students with the skills to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 40 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

Before you start

Basic knowledge of business concepts

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assignments
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDU282, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1 · KEYWORDS AND CONCEPTS

Module 2 · METHODSOF TEACHING BUSINESS STUDIES

Module 3 · SPECIAL BUSINESS STUDIESMETHODS

Module 4 · LESSON PLANNING ANDDEVELOPMENT

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EDU282 · UNIT 1 BUSINESS STUDIES

There are 15 hours of tutorials provided in support of this course. You will be notified of the dates, times and location of these tutorials, together with the name and phone number of your tutorial facilitator, as soon as you are allocated a tutorial group.

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What you should be able to do

Understand the concept of business studies and its components.
Apply various teaching methods effectively.
Develop comprehensive lesson plans for business studies topics.
Teach shorthand, typewriting, office practice, commerce, and bookkeeping skills.
Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Business Teacher
Vocational Instructor
Curriculum Developer
Training Officer

Where it is applied

Education
Vocational Training
Business Administration

Tools

Typewriters
Computers
Audio-Visual Equipment

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
Unit 1: Teaching Shorthand
Shorthand requires quick mental processing and motor skills coordination, making it challenging for students to grasp the outlines and transcribe them accurately at speed.
Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
Unit 5: Teaching Bookkeeping
Students often struggle with the application of bookkeeping principles to real-world scenarios, requiring a strong understanding of accounting concepts and problem-solving skills.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Keywords and Concepts
- Unit 1: Concept of Business Studies · 3 hours
  Define business education and its components.. Discuss the relationship between the components of business studies.. List the objectives of business studies in Nigeria..
Week 2Module 1: Keywords and Concepts
- Unit 2: Underlying Theory to Teaching Method · 3 hours
  Explain the terms 'teaching' and 'learning'.. Discuss the conditions necessary for effective learning.. Explain McGregor's Theory X and Y and its implications for teaching methods..
Week 3Module 1: Keywords and Concepts
- Unit 3: Good Teaching Method · 3 hours
  Define teaching methods and their characteristics.. List factors to consider when choosing teaching methods.. Discuss psychological guides to teaching and learning..
Week 4Module 2: Methods of Teaching Business Studies
- Unit 1: Teacher Centred Method · 3 hours
  Explain the teacher-centered method and its types.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of teacher-centered methods.. Identify ways to improve teacher-centered methods..
Week 5Module 2: Methods of Teaching Business Studies
- Unit 2: Learner Centred Method · 3 hours
  Explain the learner-centered method and its types.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of learner-centered methods.. Identify ways to improve learner-centered methods..
Week 6Module 2: Methods of Teaching Business Studies
- Unit 3: Individualised Teaching Methods · 3 hours
  Explain the individualized teaching method and its types.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of individualized teaching methods.. Apply individualized teaching strategies in a simulated classroom setting..
Week 7Module 2: Methods of Teaching Business Studies
- Unit 4: Use of Audio Visual Aids · 3 hours
  Explain the importance of audio-visual aids in teaching.. Identify factors to consider when selecting instructional materials.. Demonstrate the effective use of audio-visual materials in the classroom..
Week 8Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
- Unit 1: Teaching Shorthand · 3 hours
  Discuss various methods of teaching shorthand.. Apply inductive, deductive, reading, and writing methods in shorthand instruction.. Demonstrate effective techniques for teaching shorthand skills..
Week 9Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
- Unit 2: Teaching Typewriting · 3 hours
  Explain methods of keyboard presentation.. Discuss methods of teaching typewriting.. Practice correct techniques for teaching typewriting skills..
Week 10Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
- Unit 3: Teaching Office Practice · 3 hours
  Identify various methods used in teaching office practice.. Describe demonstration, simulation, field trip, and case study methods.. Apply effective strategies for teaching office practice skills..
Week 11Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
- Unit 4: Teaching Commerce · 3 hours
  Identify various methods of teaching commerce.. Describe demonstration, simulation, field trip, and question-answer techniques.. Apply effective strategies for teaching commerce concepts..
Week 12Module 3: Special Business Studies Methods
- Unit 5: Teaching Bookkeeping · 3 hours
  Mention and discuss three methods of teaching bookkeeping.. Apply effective strategies for teaching bookkeeping principles.. Practice problem-solving techniques in bookkeeping instruction..
Week 13Module 4: Lesson Planning and Development
- Unit 1: Planning to Teach · 3 hours
  Explain what a lesson plan is and its importance.. Discuss the guide to lesson planning.. Design a lesson plan for a specific business studies topic..
- Unit 2: Lesson Development · 3 hours
  Describe two major types of lesson plan formats.. Explain the steps involved in developing a lesson.. Develop a lesson plan for teaching a business studies topic..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.
Create concept maps linking teaching methods to specific business subjects.
Practice lesson planning exercises, focusing on clear objectives and engaging activities.
Study the characteristics of good teaching methods and their applications.
Focus on understanding the underlying theories of teaching and learning.
Allocate time to practice shorthand outlines and typewriting exercises.
Review case studies related to office practice and commerce.
Create flashcards for key bookkeeping terms and principles.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDU282 about?

How many units does EDU282 have?

EDU282, Business Education Teaching Methods, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 88 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDU282?

EDU282 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.

Is EDU282 hard?

EDU282 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EDU282 take to study?

About 40 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.

How is EDU282 assessed?

EDU282 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.

What do I need before starting EDU282?

Basic knowledge of business concepts

What can I do with EDU282?

Business Teacher, Vocational Instructor, Curriculum Developer and Training Officer.