New Revised NERDC JSS 1 Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs Scheme of Work
Week 1: Safety Rules in Mobile Phone Repairs
1. Content: Knowledge of the meaning of mobile phone and safety rules in handling tools for mobile phone repairs. Skill development in the usage of various protective equipment for mobile phone repairs.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to state the meaning of mobile phone and explain safety rules in handling tools for mobile phone repairs.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides students to discuss in groups safety rules in mobile phone repairs, demonstrates safety exercises using appropriate personal protective equipment.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners discuss in groups safety rules in mobile phone repairs, engage in class safety demonstration exercises under teacher supervision.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Personal protective equipment such as hand gloves for protection against cuts and electric shock, antistatic jackets or aprons to prevent static electricity damage to phone components, sample handsets for demonstration purposes, antistatic mats to create safe working surfaces,
smoke absorbers or detectors for soldering safety, safety goggles to protect eyes during repair work, respirators or nose guards for protection against soldering fumes, fire extinguishers for emergency preparedness, internet-connected devices for research, and charts illustrating safety procedures and PPE usage.
Week 2: Safety Rules in Mobile Phone Repairs
1. Content: Knowledge of types of safety precautions in mobile phone repair and appropriate personal protective equipment for mobile phone repairs.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to list types of safety precautions in mobile phone repairs and describe appropriate personal protective equipment for mobile phone repairs.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher explains types of safety precautions used in mobile phone repair workshops, demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment, guides students in identifying different PPE and their specific functions.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners list types of safety precautions used when repairing mobile phones, use appropriate personal protective equipment in practical sessions, research additional safety information from internet sources.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Personal protective equipment such as hand gloves for protection against cuts and electric shock, antistatic jackets or aprons to prevent static electricity damage to phone components, sample handsets for demonstration purposes, antistatic mats to create safe working surfaces,
Smoke absorbers or detectors for soldering safety, safety goggles to protect eyes during repair work, respirators or nose guards for protection against soldering fumes, fire extinguishers for emergency preparedness, internet-connected devices for research, and charts illustrating safety procedures and PPE usage.
Week 3: Basic Components of Mobile Phone
1. Content: Knowledge of types of mobile phones and components of mobile phones including hardware components. Skill development in assembling mobile phone component parts.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to identify types of mobile phones, identify parts of mobile phones, and describe the hardware components of mobile phones such as keyboard and motherboard.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides brainstorming sessions to identify types and parts of mobile phones, shows video clips demonstrating hardware components and their functions, facilitates group discussions on component identification.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners brainstorm to identify different types of mobile phones, discuss to identify parts of mobile phones in group settings, watch video clips to recognize hardware components such as keyboard and motherboard.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Sample mobile phones of different types for examination, earpiece components for study, antenna parts, mouthpiece components, keypads for demonstration, casing materials, charging ports, power buttons, volume keys,
RAM and ROM chips for identification, various multimeters for testing, soldering irons for practical work, lead suckers for component removal, screwdrivers of different sizes, phone accessories for demonstration, repair manuals for reference, software gadgets, and educational video clips showing component assembly.
Week 4: Basic Components of Mobile Phone
1. Content: Knowledge of software components of mobile phones. Skill development in assembling mobile phone component parts.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to describe software components of mobile phones such as RAM, ROM, and operating systems, and assemble mobile phone component parts correctly.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher leads discussions on software components and their functions, guides group assembly activities, demonstrates proper assembly techniques for mobile phone parts.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in discussions to identify software component parts such as RAM, ROM, and operating systems, assemble mobile phone component parts in groups following proper procedures.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Sample mobile phones of different types for examination, earpiece components for study, antenna parts, mouthpiece components, keypads for demonstration, casing materials, charging ports, power buttons, volume keys,
RAM and ROM chips for identification, various multimeters for testing, soldering irons for practical work, lead suckers for component removal, screwdrivers of different sizes, phone accessories for demonstration, repair manuals for reference, software gadgets, and educational video clips showing component assembly.
Week 5: Tools Used For Mobile Phone Repairs
1. Content: Knowledge of the meaning of hand tools and types of hand tools used in mobile phone repairs. Skill development in sketching and labeling mobile phone tools.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to explain hand tools and identify hand tools used for mobile phone repairs.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher guides group identification of tools used in mobile phone repairs, leads discussions on types of hand tools and their classifications.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners identify tools used in mobile phone repairs in group settings, discuss different types of hand tools in groups, learn to recognize tools by their physical appearance and names.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Sample mobile phones for practice, microscopes or magnifying lenses for viewing small components, soldering irons for joining work, table lamps for adequate lighting during repair work, soldering stations for temperature-controlled soldering,
PCB holders or PCB stands to secure circuit boards during work, precision screwdrivers of various sizes, multimeters or battery testers for diagnostic work, and charts showing different tools and their names.
Week 6: Tools Used For Mobile Phone Repairs
1. Content: Knowledge of functions of tools used in mobile phone repairs. Skill development in manipulating different tools used in repairing mobile phones.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to state functions of hand tools and use different tools for repairing mobile phones correctly.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher facilitates brainstorming sessions on the functions of each tool, guides students in using different tools for repairing mobile phones in group settings, demonstrates proper handling techniques.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners brainstorm on the functions of each tool used in repairs, use different tools for repairing mobile phones in group practice sessions, develop hands-on skills through repeated practice.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Sample mobile phones for practice, microscopes or magnifying lenses for viewing small components, soldering irons for joining work, table lamps for adequate lighting during repair work, soldering stations for temperature-controlled soldering, PCB holders or PCB stands to secure circuit boards during work, precision screwdrivers of various sizes, multimeters or battery testers for diagnostic work, and charts showing different tools and their names.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid-term test should be conducted covering content from Week 1 to Week 6. Students should demonstrate understanding of safety rules, mobile phone components, and proper tool usage. The break provides time for assessment, feedback, and rest before continuing with the second half of the term.
Week 8: Tools Used For Mobile Phone Repairs
1. Content: Review of previous content on tools. Skill development in manipulating different tools used in repairing mobile phones.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to use different tools for repairing mobile phones with improved proficiency.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher demonstrates practical use of tools in realistic repair scenarios, provides individual guidance to students as they practice.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners use different tools for repairing mobile phones in group settings, practice tool manipulation with increased confidence and skill.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Sample mobile phones for practice, microscopes or magnifying lenses for viewing small components, soldering irons for joining work, table lamps for adequate lighting during repair work, soldering stations for temperature-controlled soldering, PCB holders or PCB stands to secure circuit boards during work, precision screwdrivers of various sizes, multimeters or battery testers for diagnostic work, and charts showing different tools and their names.
Week 9: Review Week (Topics 1-3)
1. Content: Consolidation of safety rules, basic components of mobile phones, and tools used in repairs.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to demonstrate safe use of tools and assembly of components correctly.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher reviews key points through questions and answers, facilitates group discussions, assesses student understanding through practical demonstrations.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners participate in group reviews and demonstrations, practice assembling components safely, answer review questions to reinforce learning.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: All resources from weeks 1 through 6 including personal protective equipment, sample mobile phones, various tools, charts, video clips, and internet-connected devices for additional research.
Week 10: Review Week (Topics 1-3)
1. Content: Consolidation of safety rules, basic components of mobile phones, and tools used in repairs.
2. Performance Objectives: Students should be able to identify and explain components and tools with clarity.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: The teacher organizes practical sessions for hands-on review, provides feedback on student performance, clarifies any remaining confusion.
ii. Learning Activities: The learners assemble components and use tools safely, demonstrate competency in identifying parts and explaining their functions.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: All resources from weeks 1 through 6 including personal protective equipment, sample mobile phones, various tools, charts, video clips, and internet-connected devices for additional research.
Week 11: Revision
Revision of all lessons covered during the term should be conducted. Teachers should prepare students for the examination by reviewing all topics, clarifying difficult concepts, and conducting practice exercises. Students should ask questions and engage in comprehensive review activities.
Week 12: Examination
The examination for the term should commence. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of safety rules, mobile phone components, and tool usage. Both theoretical and practical assessments should be administered to evaluate comprehensive understanding.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded along with marking and recording of results. Teachers should provide feedback to students on their performance. Once all assessment activities have been completed, vacation follows.