A conscientious teacher will attempt to master as many strategies as possible. A variety will help keep interest high as they are used throughout the semester. With access to a wealth of information over the Internet, research projects can now become an integral part of basic business classes. Let students select research topics of interest to them to complete and report back to their peers. Team Building Providing classroom activities that emulate those practiced by businesses will strengthen student skills for teaming in the workplace.
Employers expect students to know how to work in a team environment.
Plan a project that requires interaction and participation by all team members in achieving an established goal. International Business Integrate activities that relate to international business. We hear every day that we are living in a global economy but few teachers provide learning experiences to promote increased knowledge about business practices outside the United States. Students are usually shocked when they discover the amount of international business being conducted in their hometowns. Communication Skills Representatives from business and industry continue to report deficiencies in oral and written communication skills.