ABSTRACT

The teaching practice exercise took place at Zappa mixed Secondary School, Asaba Delta State.
At a period of twelve (12) weeks, I learnt a lot in the school which include; how to prepare
lesson note/lesson plan. In the course of my teaching practice, I learn practically how to use
teaching method, how examination question and marking scheme are set.

These have strengthened and dignify entrance into the labour market of Nigeria and the entire
world.
 INTRODUCTION

This is a report on student teaching practice evaluation and feedback carried out by BIENOSE
JOY Mat: NOU157095611 of the department of Business Education at Zappa Mixed Secondary
School, Asaba, Delta State from 4/12/2017 I was assigned to teach J.S.S 1 A and as their
Business Studies teacher, with 50 students (15 males and 35 females).
 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE TEACHING PRACTICE.

In the course of the teaching practice, the following challenges were encountered:

1. Over population: The population of the school is outrageous

2. Distance: The distance from my residence to the school was too far
3. Lack of typewriter: In the school there is no typewriter, and this has made it difficult for
the students to identify parts of the typewriter during teaching.
 LESSON NOTES USED DURING THE TEACHING PRACTICE.
During the teaching practice, lesson notes/lesson plan and instructional materials was
prepared for each week, ranging from Definition of Department, various department in an
organization e.t.c. one of the lesson is outline below:

LESSON NOTE FOR WEEK 8

TOPIC: Departments in an Organization

DURATION: 40 minutes

PERIOD: Two periods

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR: The teacher introduces herself and revises the previous topic, and
introduces the new topic by writing it on the chalkboard.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 Define department
 Mention the departments in an organization.
 List the functions of each department

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Textbook

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUE: Questioning method

REFERENCE BOOK: Warp Business Studies for Junior Secondary School by E. T.

Ehiametalor.

PERIOD ONE

TOPIC: Departments in an office

STEP I

The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking the students questions to explain
punctuality and list three effect of devotion to duty and the students participated.

STEP II
 The teacher introduces the lesson by defining department and students paid attention.

STEP III

The teacher went further to list the various departments in an organization while they
listened.

STEP IV

The teacher allows the students to ask questions on the lesson taught.

EVALUATION/SUMMARY

The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:

 Define Department
 Enumerate the various department in an organization

CHALKBBOARD SUMMARY

DEPARTMENTS IN AN ORGANIZATION

Departments are units set up to perform specific task.

A department is one of the many division or part of a big organization. Weather big or
small is usually divided into parts or units that perform different functions. A small organization
can also be divided into various departments but the number of the department or staff is less.
Organizations such as Hospital, Ministry, and Company are divided into departments.

VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN AN ORGANISATION

1. Administration department
2. Purchasing department
3. Sales department
4. Personnel department
5. Planning department
6. Production department
7. Transport department
8. Accounting/Financed department

ASSIGNMENT

1. Define department

PERIOD II

TOPIC: Departments in an organization

DURATION: 40 minutes

CONTENT: Various departments in an organization

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 Explain the various departments in an organization.

STEP I

The teacher revises the last topic by asking them to:

 List the various departments in an organization.

STEP II

The teacher introduces the new topic thus Explain the various departments in an
organization, and the students listened.

STEP III

The teacher went further to copy the note on the chalkboard for students to copy into their
notes

STEP IV

The teacher allows the students to ask questions on the lesson taught.
EVALUATION/SUMMARY:

The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:

 Explain four department in an organization

The teacher explain on the main points of the lesson

CHALKBOARD SUMMARY

VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN AN ORGANIZATION.

1. Administrative Department: The administrative department is the main department or

the “nerve centre” of the organization. In a school setting, this includes the Principal,
Secretary, Bursar, Typists, Clerk, Receptionist, messenger’s e.t.c. they make up the
administrative team.
The administrative department is responsible for the general running of the school. The
head of this department is called an administrator or an Administrative Manager.
2. Purchasing Department: This is in charge of buying all materials and equipments
needed in the organization, such materials and equipment could be stationeries e.g. office
furniture’s, raw materials, consumables items and other essential foods needed for
effective operation of the business. The head of the purchasing department is called
Purchasing Manager.
3. Personnel Department: This deals with all matters about staff welfare, training,
transfers, recruitment, evolution, promotion, discipline, termination and retirement. The
head of this department is called Personnel Manager.
4. Sales Department: This department is usually headed by a manager and may sometimes
be under marketing department. They are to:

(a) Inform customers about the goods that are available for sale.
(b) Look for new customers for the business
(c) Keep records of all sales and sales expenses
(d) Keep stocks of goods produced and those kept in the ware house.
5. Planning Department: It is also sometimes called research and development
department. The people who work in this department plan the business activities of the
 organization and research into areas that will improve on the companies and data
minimum cost. The head of this department is called Planning Manager.
6. Production Department: (a) it makes raw materials into finished product (b) they
ensures that the goods produced are at minimum cost (c) they also make sure that the best
materials are used (d) they maintain and replace faulty machines and equipments.
7. Transport Department: They are responsible for buying, maintaining and repairing
vehicles; in addition the department handles arrangement for employers travelling outside
the organization. The head of this department is called Transport Manager.
8. Accounting Department: The account department keeps accounting records. It is
responsible for preparing and paying the salaries of all employers. All monetary matters
are referred to it. The head of this department is called Chief Accountant or the Chief
Finance Officer.

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AS WELL AS MARKING GUIDES USED

At the end of the lesson, assignment is given to students to take home and to be submitted for
marking. Students were assess after 6 weeks of studies, below are assessment question as well as
marking guides based on the lesson taught.

ASSESSMENT QUESTION

1a. What is an occupation? (1 mark)

b. List four types of occupation and explain any one (5 marks)

2. Mention three attributes of fair play (6 marks)

3. Differentiate between Direct and Indirect services (6 marks)

4a. Define source of documents

b. List four sources of documents

5a. Define the term Department (2 marks)

b. Mention five functions of the various departments in an organization. (6 marks)

6. One who issues a cheque is the ________________ (2 marks)

7. ____________ receives the goods sent to an organization. (2 marks)

8. Another name for foreign trade is ________________ (2 marks)

1a. Occupation can be defined as the type of work an individual does for a living either per
day, weekly, and monthly to earn a living. This enables them to live well in the society.

b. Extractive Occupation

2. Manufacturing Occupation

3. Constructive Occupation

4. Commercial Occupation

Constructive Occupation: Constructive is the making together of different finished materials to

build road, railways, houses e. t. c. In the building of houses, cement, blocks and sands are into
use.

2(1) Truthfulness (being honest)

(2) Reliability

(3) Conduct their dealing in an open manner

3. Direct Service: This is made of worker like family doctors, home teachers, nurse e. t. c.
who work directly with the employers who paid them on agreed period of time.

Indirect Service: The workers rendered service to the public with salaries paid to them by
the government establishment to provide indirect service to the public.

4a. Departments are units set up to perform specific task. A department is one of the many
division or parts of a big organization.

b(1) Administrative department

(2) Purchasing department

 (3) Planning department

(4) Transport department

(5) Sales department

5. Drawee

6. Storeman

7. International trade
 ASSESSMENT OF THE TEACHING PRACTICE SUPERVISION BY THE
SUPERVISOR

In the course of the teaching practice, I was guided and supervised by one MRS.
UNOKAJUNDI MARY a business studies teacher of the school. After some weeks, one MR.
EKWUE a lecturer from Federal College Asaba came to supervise me twice on different
occasions.

I was assessed on my personal appearance, method of teaching, classroom control, lesson

note and lesson plan.
 SUGGESTION FOR IMPROVEMENT

When assigning students for teaching practice the following should be considered as a
way of motivating and encouraging students.

1. Teaching practice students should be supported financially

2. Government should provide enough classroom for the students to facilitate learning

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE TEACHING PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Generally, the teaching practice experience was an eye opener to the teaching
profession. I was exposed to lesson note and lesson plan, writing methods, effective
classroom management techniques.
It is very important for every educationist to pass through this process because; it
will go a long way to help them.