Lesson Plan

• Describe the definition of direct provision of goods and services.
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of direct provision with market provision.
• Analyse how direct provision addresses equity and efficiency trade‑offs in a mixed economy.
• Evaluate real‑world examples of direct provision using criteria such as fiscal impact and innovation.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout with definition, advantages & disadvantages
• Worksheet containing a case‑study analysis
• Sticky notes for quick polls
• Venn‑diagram template for pair work

Start with a quick poll: ask students to write on a sticky note whether they have used a public hospital, state‑run school, or similar service. Discuss how these experiences differ from privately provided services, linking to previous lessons on market failure. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to define direct provision, list its pros and cons, and apply the concept to a real‑world sector.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students complete the poll on sticky notes and share one example.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present the definition and key features of direct provision using the projector.
3. Guided analysis (12'): Review the list of advantages and disadvantages; teacher elicits additional examples from the class.
4. Comparison activity (10'): In pairs, fill a Venn diagram comparing direct provision with market provision using the supplied table.
5. Case‑study application (12'): Groups analyse a sector (e.g., public transport) and decide which provision method is most appropriate, recording reasoning on the worksheet.
6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick Kahoot quiz with three questions covering definition, advantages, and disadvantages.
7. Summary & exit ticket (6'): Students write one advantage and one disadvantage of direct provision on an exit slip.

Recap the definition and the main trade‑offs between equity and efficiency. Collect the exit tickets to gauge understanding and address any lingering misconceptions. For homework, assign a short essay where students evaluate whether a chosen service (e.g., waste management) should be directly provided or left to the market, justifying their position with at least two criteria discussed in class.