JHS1 Career Technology · Term 3 Week 10: Establishing and Managing a Small Business Enterprise

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.6.2.1.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the term “successful entrepreneur” in their own words, using at least two key features from the definition.
List at least six characteristics of a successful entrepreneur from the provided exemplars.
Distinguish between personal qualities (e.g., creative, optimistic) and action-oriented skills (e.g., goal setting, information seeking) of successful entrepreneurs.
Explain, with a specific local example, how any three characteristics work together to help an entrepreneur succeed.
Assess a given business scenario and identify which entrepreneurial characteristics are present or missing, giving reasons for their judgement.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Entrepreneurial Skills (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Establishing and Managing a Small Business Enterprise (6.2)
Content standard: B7.6.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of Establishing and managing a Small business Enterprise
Indicator: B7.6.2.1.2 - Describe the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 38
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain the characteristics of an entrepreneur.
E.g. An entrepreneur is a person who sets up a business or businesses taking on financial risks in the hope of making profit.
E.g. Characteristics of an entrepreneur: creative, passionate, motivated, optimistic, future oriented, persuasive, flexible, resourceful
2.Discuss the characteristics that lead to successful entrepreneurship
Note: Use illustrations, ICT tools and other sources to facilitate discussions.
E.g., Opportunity seeking, goal setting, risk taking, perseverance and persistence, self-confidence, commitment to work, hardworking, planning, information seeking, and problem-solving skills.