SHS2 Religious And Moral Education · Semester 2 Week 8: Character Values

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Analyse relationship among Ghanaian character values, western character values, and universal character values.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Classify given character values as Ghanaian, western, or universal based on their defining features.
Compare and contrast Ghanaian character values with western character values, identifying at least three points of similarity and three points of difference.
Explain how universal character values such as truth, honesty, and respect for human dignity are expressed in both Ghanaian and western cultural settings.
Justify the position that certain character values are universal rather than exclusive to any one culture, using reasoned arguments and examples.
Present a balanced analysis of the relationship among Ghanaian, western, and universal character values in a group chart or oral presentation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ghanaian Values (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Character Values (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - Exhibit appreciation for Ghanaian character values as treasured part of our identity. 2.3.2.LO.1 Analyse Ghanaian character values as identity marker and desirable ideals for global citizenship.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Analyse relationship among Ghanaian character values, western character values, and universal character values.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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. 49

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

General Learning Approach: In the context of schools with large sizes, the RMEC should utilize case studies, video watching (movie scenes), drama/role play that will offer opportunities for discussions afterwards.
Where appropriate, the following pedagogies may also be implemented:
Digital Pedagogy: Learners search online for universal character values and assess them against Ghanaian Character values.
Debate: In mixed-ability groupings, learners should debate the motion: Individualism has no place in Ghanaian value system.
Resource Person: Invite a resource person to present on communalism as the philosophical basis for Ghanaian character values.
Project Work: In mixed-ability groups, learners should make a chart showing relationship among Ghanaian character values, non-Ghanaian Character values and universal Character values.
Enquiry Route Learning: Universal values: truth, honesty, loyalty, love, peace, non-violence, respect for human dignity
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Computers
- Internet connectivity
- Textbooks
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.