Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of division of labour
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the concept of division of labour and give real‑world examples.
  • Explain how specialisation increases worker productivity.
  • Analyse at least two advantages and two disadvantages of division of labour for workers.
  • Evaluate strategies firms can use to mitigate the disadvantages.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Handout with summary table of advantages/disadvantages
  • Short video of an assembly line
  • Worksheet with exam‑style questions
  • Sticky notes for group activity
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video clip of an assembly line to capture interest. Ask students what they notice about the workers’ tasks and link it to prior learning on production factors. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to list and evaluate the main advantages and disadvantages of division of labour for workers.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Quick recall quiz on factors of production.
  2. Teacher input (10') – Define division of labour, show diagram, give real‑world examples.
  3. Guided analysis (12') – Examine the advantage/disadvantage table; students annotate in pairs.
  4. Application activity (15') – Groups create a mini‑case study, identify two benefits and two drawbacks, and propose a mitigation (e.g., job rotation).
  5. Check for understanding (8') – Whole‑class share, probing questions, exit ticket: one advantage and one mitigation.
Conclusion:
Summarise how specialisation boosts productivity but can create monotony and skill limits. Collect exit tickets to assess understanding and assign a short homework: write a paragraph evaluating whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks in a chosen industry. Remind students to review the key points for upcoming exam questions.