Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
1 / 1 / STUDENTS / HAVE NOT REPORTED TO SCHOOL
2 & 3 / BRIEFING / CONCERNING FORM THREE WORK AND REVISION OF THE END TERM EXAM
4 / System construction / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
i) explain the meaning of system construction
ii) explain all the system construction methods
iii)outline the factors to consider during system
conversion
iv) staff training / -though discussion method
-through question and
answer / Longhorn Bk 3
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 113-116
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
2 / 1 / Changeover strategies / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
i) explain on system change over:
  • straight changeover
  • phased changeover
  • parallel changeover
ii) explain on system documentation
iii) explain on the content of use’s manual / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Longhorn Bk 3
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 115-120

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
2 / 2 & 3 / INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING AND DATA COMMUNICATION / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. define the terms
  • computer network
  • data communication, data signal, signal modulation and demodulation, multiplexing, bandwidth, base band signal, attenuation etc
2. outline the resources shared in the
computer network
3. explain a multiplexed link / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 1-3
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
4 / Types of computer network / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain the meaning of the following
terms:
  • LAN, MAN, WAN
2. explain the purpose and limitations of
networking / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 4-6
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
3 / 1 / Elements of networking / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. describe the remote communications, distributed
processing and cost effectiveness
2. outline the limitations of networking / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 6-9
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
3 / 2 & 3 / Elements of networking / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. outline common bounded transmission
media e.g. two wire open line cables,
twisted pair cables ,
coaxial cable etc
2. explain the nature of the following cables:
two wire open line cables, twisted pair
cables / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 10-12
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
4 / Test / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. attempt questions no. 1,2…….13
2. collect their books for marking / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 9-10
4 / 1 / Coaxial cable / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. describe the coaxial cable
2. state the advantages and disadvantages of
using the coaxial cable / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 13-15
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
4 / 2 & 3 / Fibre optic cables,
Wireless communication / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain the function of the following components;
the core, cladding, buffer and jacket
2. name the two types of fibre optic cables
3. state the difference between thin and thick core
4. describe microwave transmission / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 15-18
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
4 / Satellite communication / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain three components of satellite communication
2. describe the satellite transmission system
3. explain on VSAT technology / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 18-20
5 / 1 / Radio communication / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain the meaning of the following radio frequencies
HF, VHF and UHF
2. explain on the Bluetooth network (WPAN)
3. describe the infrared transmission
4. give the advantages and disadvantages of wireless
communications / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 20-23
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
2 & 3 / Communication devices / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. list all the communication devices such as;
network interface card, modems and codecs, hubs,
bridges, repeaters, routers etc
2. explain the functions of the following communication
devices:
  • network interface cards (NIC)
  • modems and codecs
  • hubs
/ -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 23-25
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
Teaching Aid
Realer on network hub

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
5 / 4 / Bridges, repeaters, routers / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. outline the purposes of using bridges
2. explain the reasons why repeaters and routers are used / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 25-26
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
6 / 1 / Gateways, switches
Wireless communication devices / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain the uses of gateways and switches
2. describe wireless communication devices that is;
access point, wireless antennae and personal computer
memory card international association / - brief lecture method
- though question and
answer method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 27-30
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
2 & 3 / Test / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. attempt all the questions in review questions 1.2
No. 1-19 on their note book
2. hand in their books for marking / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 29-30
4 / Network software / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. define the term network software
2. state the functions of network operating system
3. explain on network protocal / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 30-33
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
6 / 1 / Network topologies / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. define the term network topology
2. explain on logical topology
3. explain on physical topology
3. explain on star topology / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 33-34
2 & 3 / Bus topology
and
ring topology / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain on bus topology
2. state the advantages and disadvantages of
bus topology
3. explain on ring topology
4. state the advantages and disadvantages of
ring topology / - though discussion
method
-through question and
answer / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 35-36
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
4 / Revision / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. revise for pre-mock exam
7 / 1,2,3
4 / MID TERM EXAMS,
THEN SCHOOL BREAK FOR
HALF TERM/ RECESS
8 / 1 / Revision / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. identify the questions that were failed
2. write the answers / - question and answer method / Pre- mock exam
2 & 3 / Mesh topology / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain on mesh topology
2. state the advantages and disadvantages of mesh
topology
3. attempt review questions 1.3 no. 1,2………8 / -through question and
answer
- though discussion
method / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 37-38

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
4 / Setting up a peer-to-peer local area network / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. state the hardware requirement and tool required
for setting the network
2. show the installation of network card, drivers
manually and adding protocols / - demonstration method
- discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 38-40
9 / 1 / Identifying your computer in the workgroup / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. show how to identify the computer in the
workgroup
2. configure transport control protocol/internet
protocol
3. explain on media preparation and connection / -through question and
answer
- though discussion method / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 41-43
Nairobi
2 & 3 / Connecting the computer to the hub/switch / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain the procedure of connecting the computers
to the hub / switch
2. explain on network security on:
  • shared level security
  • user- level security
/ - though discussion method
-through question and
answer / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 44-45
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
4 / Review questions / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. attempt questions no. 1,2……..10
2. hand over their books for marking / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 45-46
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
10 / 1 / Test
and
revision / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. attempt all the questions
2. identify the answers to the questions they attempted
wrongly / - though discussion method / Questions paper

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

Computer Studies Schemes of Work

FORM: FOUR

TERM:1TEACHER:

YEAR: 2011HEAD OF DEPT:

WK / LESSON / TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC / OBJECTIVES / TEACHING METHOD / TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES / REMARKS
10 / 2 & 3 / APPLICATION AREAS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. outline areas where ICT is applied
2. explain how ICT is used in financial
systems, banking , retail and reservation
systems
3. state the advantages of electronic point of
sales
4. outline the steps involved at point of sale
terminal / -through question and answer
-though discussion method / Ref
Longhorn Bk4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 47-52
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
4 / Transaction handling at the electronic Pont of sale terminals / By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
1. explain on reservation system
2. describe on educational system: computer
aided instruction (CAI)
3. explain on computer aided learning (CAL)
4. explain on electronic learning (e- learning) / -though discussion method
-through question and
answer / Longhorn Bk 4
By S. Mburu & G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2005)
P 51-54
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
11,
12,
13 / REVISION, MOCK EXAM, MARKING AND CLOSING THE SCHOOL