SS1 Second Term Office Practice Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Office Software
Overview of office software applications
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Practical exercises on basic software functions
Assignment: Create a simple document and spreadsheet
Week 2: Advanced Excel Skills
Data analysis and visualization in Excel
Formulas and functions for business applications
Practical session on creating financial spreadsheets
Case study: Using Excel for business planning
Week 3: Business Communication through Email
Email etiquette and professionalism
Effective email writing skills
Practical exercise: Compose and send professional emails
Group discussion on email communication challenges
Week 4: Meetings and Minutes Taking
Planning and conducting effective meetings
Roles and responsibilities during meetings
Practical session on taking meeting minutes
Simulation: Conducting a mock meeting
Week 5: Travel and Event Planning
Basics of travel arrangements for business
Event planning and coordination
Group project: Plan a fictional business event
Guest speaker: Professional event planner
Week 6: Budgeting and Financial Management
Understanding budgets in the office
Budgeting techniques for different departments
Practical exercise: Creating a departmental budget
Guest speaker: Financial management in business
Week 7: Human Resource Management
Introduction to HR functions in the office
Recruitment and employee onboarding
Case studies on HR challenges
Group activity: Develop an employee onboarding plan
Week 8: Project Management in the Office
Basics of project management
Planning and executing office projects
Practical session on project management tools
Group project: Plan a small office project
Week 9: Office Procedures and Protocols
Standard operating procedures in the office
Documenting office processes
Review and update office protocols
Assignment: Create an office procedures manual
Week 10: Professional Development in the Workplace
Importance of continuous learning
Creating a professional development plan
Guest speaker: Career advancement in the business world
Individual reflection on career goals
Week 11: Revision Week
Review of key concepts from second term
Practice tests and quizzes
Group discussions on challenging topics
Week 12: Examination Week
Written examination on second term topics
Practical assessments on office software skills
Evaluation of group projects and assignments
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of the entire course
Distribution of certificates of completion
Final feedback and suggestions for improvement
Farewell and best wishes for future endeavors.
