Teachers Education Business Studies Zambian Syllabus 2015

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This is the Teachers Education Business Studies Zambian Syllabus, 2015 version produced by the Zambian Curriculum Development Centre (CDC). This syllabus has been uploaded to help Prospective Teachers and college lecturers to find a better guide to use the courses and the Pastpapers already uploaded on our websites.

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Further Information about Teachers Education Business Studies

This Business Studies Teacher Training syllabus for junior secondary has been produced against the background of National Policy on Education Document (1996) Educating Our Future and the Zambia Educational Curriculum Framework 2013. In the National Policy on Education Document, Business Subject is stressed as essential for starting and running a business, for work and entrepreneurship. It links the junior secondary school and the teacher training syllabus in the acquisition of both academic and entrepreneurship skills.

RATIONALE

The purpose of Business course is to provide the learner with some basic knowledge, productive skills and positive values and attitudes on financial, commercial and entrepreneurial ideas necessary for making effective economic and social decisions. To meet this need, it is necessary to train more teachers in business studies who can impart such education aspects in secondary school learners. This will assist in developing the learner’s interest and talent in business through critical evaluation rather than by just accepting information as facts. It will also assist the learner to appreciate business education as a tool for national development.

TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

The methodologies to be used Teachers Education Business Studies delivery shall be learner centered in structure and content.  These may include:

1. Group/pair activities (Project work- company formation)
2. Guided Educational tours (visits to various relevant sites)
3. Teaching/learning aids to help pupils understand the topics
4. Role play
5. Debate
6. Demonstration
7. Research
8. Mentorship