Ethics and Human Values

Curriculum details

Strand

Ethics and Human Development (Strand 5)

Sub-strand

Ethics and Human Values (5.2)

Content standard

3.5.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of the media on democracy and civic engagement in Ghana 3.5.2.LO.1 Analyse the influence of the media on democracy and civic engagement in Ghana

Indicator

3.5.2.LI.2 - Analyse the impact of false information on the well-being of Ghanaians

Suggested placement

Semester 2, Week 6 (Week 26 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

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 104

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning: Form concentric circles to discuss ways that misinformation, disinformation, fake news and falsified information can affect the individual's well-being
Project-based learning: Learners develop mind maps on the consequences of irresponsible use of the media and suggest remedies for victims affected by false information
Talk for learning: In a fishbowl activity, learners discuss ways by which citizens (especially the youth) can use digital media responsibly and ethically
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Digital media
- Smartphones
- Standard textbooks
- Laptops/Computers
- Projector
- Stationery
- 83
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Television
Assessment (3.5.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.