1-2 / 12 / The Government and Economy
- National Budget Outline
- Expenditure
- Services provided by the State
- Income (Sources)
- Expenditure (Types)
- Deficit/Surplus
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Puzzles
- News
- Order questioning
- Group Work
- Assessments and Tests
- Extra tasks
- Draft a simple budget
- Identify a Surplus
- Identify a deficit
3-5 / 13 / International Trade
- Imports & Exports
- The Importance of Trade
- Main types of Goods traded
- Sources of Imports
- Destinations of Exports
- Foreign Currencies & Exchange Rates
- Balance of Trade
- Balance of Payments
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Puzzles
- Internet for EU activities
- Calculator
- Order Questioning
- Group Work
- Assessments and Tests
- Extra tasks
- Identify sources & destinations of Irelands Trade
- Identify Members of EC & Languages & Currencies
- Identify currencies of other Countries
- Currency Conversion
6 / 14 / The Channels of Distribution
- Primary, Secondary & Tertiary producers
- Identify Traditional, Cash & Carry, and wholesale Symbol Groups.
- Identify different types of Retailing (Independent, Dept stores, Franchise etc)
- Identify modern trends in retailing (Internet, Vending machines, Mail order)
- Website
- PowerPoint
- YouTube
- Class Questions
- Verbal Tests
- Order Questions and discussions
- Draft sample Chains of Productions and Channels of Distribution
- Distinguish retailer and wholesaler and discuss trends in each.
7-8 / 15 / People at Work
- Employment V’s Work
- Employment & Unemployment
- Nature of Work
- Student Employment
- Organisation of the Work place
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Puzzles
- Calculator
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Group Work
- Pair calculations
- Work with teacher on the board
- Nature of Work
- Employee’s Responsibilities
- Where People Work
- Self-Employment
- Trends in Employment (Job sharing,etc)
- Unemployment trends
- Legislation in regards to students gaining employment
- Draft & Interpret an Organisational Chart
- Calculate Wage Slips
9-10 / 16 / Industrial Relations
- Trade Unions
- Shop Steward
- Trade Disputes & Resolutions
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Puzzles
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Group Work
- Functions of a Trade Union
- Types of Trade Unions
- Role of Shop Steward
- Collective Bargaining Process
- Causes of Trade Disputes
- Official & Unofficial Strikes
- Alternatives to Strikes
- Steps to resolving a dispute (hierarchy)
- Different Third Parties available in resolution
- Management roles in resolution
11-12 / 17 / Delivery Systems
- Why is a good transport and Delivery System important?
- The Factors to consider in choosing a Delivery System
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Delivery Systems
- Recent trends and developments in delivery systems
- Calculating Delivery Times
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Distance Calculator
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Group Work
- Pair calculations
- Work with teacher on the board
- Choosing correct delivery systems for jobs
- Identify key advantages and disadvantages for certain goods and services
- Calculate Delivery Times and Interpret delivery schedules
13 / 18 / Communications
- Importance of Communication for a business
- Internal & External
- Selecting Forms of Communication
- Modern Developments in Communication
- Agencies involved in Communications
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Group Work
- Pair calculations
- Work with teacher on the board
- Identify the different forms of communication (internal & external)
- Types of Communication (Verbal/Written/Visual)
- Select & recommend appropriate source of communication (privacy, copy etc)
- Draw & interpret charts/diagrams
- Identify different state & private agencies involved in communications
14 / EXAMS / EXAMS / Exams / EXAMS
15-16 / 19 / Marketing
•Marketing definition
•Types of Markets
•The Marketing Mix
•Market Research
•Methods of Market Research
•Market Segmentation
•Advertising
•Sales and PR /
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Newspapers
- Discussions
- Group Work- Design a poster idea
- Class Discussions
- Order Questioning
- Distinguish the types of markets
- Differentiate each of the Marketing Mix
- Illustrate the methods of market research
- Incorporate key theory elements into group task
17-18 / 20 / Forms of Business Ownership
- Sole Traders
- Private Limited Companies
- Co-operatives
- State-Owned Companies
- Franchises
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- Template
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Differentiate each of the forms of business
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Limited Liability
- Draft an ownership template
19 / 21 / Private Limited Company
- Formation Procedure
- Incorporation
- Limited Liability
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Forms to fill in
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Identify forms of ownership
- Recommend Forms of Ownership
- Outline stages in formation of a Private Limited Company
- Complete ownership forms
20 / 22 / Sources of Finance
- Internal & External Sources
- Suitability of Finance
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Identify suitable sources of finance (internal & external)
- Calculating costs of finance
- Compare different optional costs of finance
21-22 / 23 / Business Plan
- Cash Flow Statements
- Prepare a simple Business Plan
- Four Elements (Management, Finance, Marketing & Production)
- Costings
- Viability of a Business Plan
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- Calculator
- Account Books
- Sample Questions
- Calculator
- Order questioning
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Prepare a business plan
- Complete Cash Flow Forecasts
- Understand why Cash Flows are needed
23 / 24 / Commercial Banks
- Services provided by the Banks
- Rates of Interest
- Interest Calculation
- Money Transfer
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- Account Books
- Sample Questions
- Order questioning
- Verbal Test
- Assessments and tests
- Extra Questions
- Identify different services provided by the banks
- Calculate interest payable
- Complete Banking Documents (S/O. D/D,
- Paypath, Bank Draft, Giro)
- Apply for a loan
- Compare Bank Statement & Accounts and reconcile differences
24 / 25 / Business Insurance
- Business Risks
- Premium Calculation
- Books
- Chapter Notes
- Charts
- Weebly
- Insurance notes from First Year
- Account Books
- Sample Questions
- Calculator
- Handouts
- Order Questioning
- Extra Questions
- Assessments and Tests
- Need for Insurance (Risks)
- Identify Insurance Requirements
- Estimate the Costs
- Calculate Premiums
- Identify the Risks effect on Premiums
- Estimate Compensation (including Average Clause)
- Explain Insurance Terms
25-27 / 26 / The Trading Account/ Profit and Loss Account/ Balance Sheet
- Final Accounts 1 introduction
- Final Accounts 2 introduction
- Final Accounts 3 introduction
- Weebly
- YouTube
- Chapter Notes
- Accounts Books
- Textbook Questions
- Calculator
- Textbook Questions
- Up to board learning
- Additional Questions
- Key word test
- Solve each type of account at Ordinary Level Standard
- Present the layouts for each account
28-29 / Revision / Revision / Revision / Revision