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Strand 1.0
Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies
5 Sub-strands24 Lessons in Term 1
1.1 Fire and Data Safety
7 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- explain the possible causes of fire in a work environment
- describe ways of preventing fire in the environment
- use firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment
- analyse threats to data in an electronic device
- secure data in an electronic device
- acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- Why is fire safety important?
- How is data secured in an electronic device?
- device and share their findings, ● discuss ways of securing data stored in an electronic device (use of passwords, backup, anti-viruses), ● secure data in an electronic device against possible threats (use passwords; and scan electronic devices using antivirus)?
Learning Experiences
- brainstorm on the possible causes of fire in a work environment (flammable substances, electrical faults, combustible materials)
- share experiences on ways of preventing fire in the environment
- discuss firefighting techniques in the work environment, (cooling, smothering, starving, interrupting)
- role play firefighting techniques in work environment
- demonstrate firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment
- search for information using available resources on the threats of data in an electronic
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.2 Computer Hardware
11 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- classify computer hardware devices in a user environment
- use computer hardware devices to carry out a given task
- value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How are computer hardware used?
Learning Experiences
- brainstorm and present on the meaning of the term ‘computer hardware’
- use available resources to search for information on categories of computer hardware: input devices (keying devices, pointing devices, scanning devices, voice input devices, touch screen, digitizer, digital cameras), output devices (hardcopy and softcopy), storage devices (fixed and removable devices)
- discuss the categories of computer hardware devices in a user environment
- match available devices to their respective categories
- perform tasks using computer input, output and storage devices
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.3 Consumer and Investor Protection
4 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- explain the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
- analyse ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya
- explore the Government financial regulators in Kenya
- protect oneself from exploitation
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- Why does the Government protect consumers and investors?
- How do consumers protect themselves from exploitation by traders?
Learning Experiences
- brainstorm and present on the meaning and importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
- use available resources to search for information on the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
- share experiences on ways in which consumers and investors protect themselves
- discuss and present on ways in which the Government protects consumers and investors
- use print or digital media to search for information on ways in which non-Governmental organisations protect consumers’ and investors’ concerns in Kenya
- engage a resource person to discuss ways in which non-Governmental organisations protect consumers’ and investors’ concerns in Kenya
- read and analyse a case study on Government financial regulators in Kenya
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.4 Fire and Data Safety
1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- ● Question and Answer
- ● Observation
- ● Written test
- ● Practical work
- ● peer and self
- assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- ● Role playing ● Health club, First Aid clubs, St. John’s Ambulance ● community sensitisation on fire, and data safety and best practices ● Field visit activities?
Learning Experiences
- Approved textbooks
- workshop rules and regulations on fire safety
- Firefighting equipment
- Posters and flyers
- Charts and pictures
- Digital devices such as; desktop computer, laptop, smart phone, tablets
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.5 Computer Hardware
1 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- ● Question and Answer
- ● Observation
- ● Written test
- ● Practical work
- ● learner’s profile
- ● peer and self
- assessment
- ● portfolio
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- ● community sensitisation on the use of computer hardware ● Field visits?
Learning Experiences
- computer hardware
- Approved textbooks
- Internet connectivity
- video and audio clips
- Charts and pictures
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.