Benefits to Teachers and Students

Having worked closely with several schools over the pilot period learn more, the Localbiz team have created, reviewed and updated a wide array of teacher support materials to make it as easy as possible for teachers to get started. Our telephone support service is also available to discuss ideas and provide guidance.

Available for secondary and primary school teachers, these are in the form of comprehensive Teacher Guides, Student Workbooks and PowerPoint Presentations. All materials are available in electronic format on our on-line Project library (mostly PDF format for quick download but can be requested word, excel and PowerPoint formats for customisation). Teachers can use lesson plans ‘as is’ or adapt to suit specific circumstances.

 

Zoe Mawson (Deputy Head, Heaton Primary School)         
 

"The LocalBiz project has provided a fantastic opportunity for our Year 6 pupils to engage in something with real meaning for our community.

As well as developing their ICT skills, it has really
encouraged thought and discussions around enterprise!

Some of the pupils are now even talking about developing their own ‘businesses’ to advertise on the site! "  

The older student in the photo is a 6th form student from Belle Vue Boys and was helping the pupils use the software and providing ideas of possible career pathways.                                                             

 

For teachers looking to include cross-curriculum dimensions, approaches that have been tried by schools include:

  • Developing the dimensions through subjects, with links across subjects where there are common issues or areas of learning

  • Creating compelling learning experiences that focus on a particular dimension or combination of dimensions

 Lesson Plans


Here is an example of a lesson plan for an English teachers which covers the process of writing a news story about a local business event. This lesson plan also impacts on:

  • Understanding the economic and business environment
  • Learners undertake tasks that investigate opportunities in learning and work
  • Learners develop an awareness of the extent and diversity of opportunities in learning and work
     

 Lesson plan example

 

Benefits to Students 
 

  • Young people learn about the importance of healthy communities, good community practice and how important their part could play in promoting its continued wellbeing.
  • It’s enjoyable, practical and all activities are work related.
  • Real world with real customers and a real website.
  • Develops teamwork, risk taking and ‘can do’ attitudes helping young people better understand local work opportunities.
  • Builds confidence as young people meet and talk with adults.