| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Economics |
| Lesson Topic: How these reasons influence the wages of workers, depending on discrimination between workers, e.g. male/female |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the main determinants of wages in a competitive labour market.
- Explain how discrimination based on gender, race, or age can create wage gaps.
- Analyse a simple wage‑gap example using a wage equation.
- Evaluate policy measures that aim to reduce wage discrimination.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen for slides/diagrams
- Printed handout of the wage‑gap table
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets with case‑study questions
- Calculator or spreadsheet software for simple calculations
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What factors do you think determine how much you get paid?” Connect to prior learning about supply and demand. State that by the end of the lesson students will be able to identify wage determinants and assess the impact of discrimination on wages.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5’) – Students list factors they believe influence wages on sticky notes.
- Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present the key wage determinants and introduce discrimination concepts, using the supply‑demand diagram.
- Group activity (15’) – Analyse the gender wage‑gap table, calculate the gap, and discuss reasons for the difference.
- Class discussion (10’) – Share group findings and explore policy measures to reduce wage discrimination.
- Quick quiz (5’) – Exit ticket: one short question summarising the lesson’s main idea.
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Conclusion:
Recap the determinants of wages and how discrimination can alter outcomes. Students complete an exit ticket writing one policy that could reduce the gender wage gap. For homework, research a recent news article on wage discrimination and prepare a brief summary for the next class.
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