Lesson Plan

• Describe occupational and geographical mobility and explain their relevance to the labour market.
• Identify and explain the main factors that influence occupational mobility (e.g., education, technology, wages, regulation).
• Identify and explain the main factors that influence geographical mobility (e.g., transport, housing, family ties, regional wages, policy).
• Analyse recent developments (e.g., digitalisation, expansion of tertiary education) and assess how they have altered labour mobility.
• Apply a simple utility model to decide whether a worker would move occupations or locations.
• Evaluate policy options that can improve labour‑market flexibility.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation
• Printed handout summarising factors influencing mobility
• Case‑study worksheet (labour‑mobility scenario)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Exit‑ticket cards
• Flipchart paper for policy brainstorm

Begin with a short video clip showing a worker switching jobs and relocating to a new city, then ask students what motivated those changes. Connect to prior knowledge by recalling the definitions of occupational and geographical mobility discussed last lesson. State that by the end of class they will be able to explain the key drivers of recent shifts in labour mobility and evaluate policy responses.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students write definitions of occupational and geographical mobility on sticky notes and post them on the board for a quick check.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Using slides, present the five main factors influencing occupational mobility and the five influencing geographical mobility, highlighting recent trends.
3. Group analysis (15'): In small groups, students complete a worksheet analysing how digitalisation and expanded tertiary education have changed both types of mobility; groups share key points.
4. Utility modelling activity (10'): Teacher demonstrates the simple utility equation (U_move = E(W_new) – C_move); students calculate a sample scenario and discuss the result.
5. Policy brainstorm (10'): Whole‑class discussion on possible government actions to enhance labour‑market flexibility; ideas recorded on flipchart.

Recap the main factors driving changes in occupational and geographical mobility and how the utility model helps explain individual decisions. Students complete an exit ticket answering: “Which factor do you think will have the biggest impact on labour mobility in the next decade and why?” For homework, assign a short essay evaluating one policy measure discussed in class.