Consumer Rights… · SHS1 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.6.3.LI.2 - Discuss the meaning, importance of consumer protection and how the consumer can be protected in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the meaning of consumer protection in their own words, using at least one Ghanaian example.
Discuss at least four reasons why consumer protection is important for individuals and society in Ghana.
Identify and describe at least five ways a consumer can be protected, including information transparency, warranties, privacy protection, and consumer education.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate a real-life consumer scenario and suggest appropriate protection measures.
Communicate their understanding of consumer protection effectively through group discussion and presentations.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Production, Exchange and Creativity (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Consumer Rights, Protection and Responsibilities (6.3)
Content standard: 1.6.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the types of consumer rights and the importance of consumer protection 1.6.3.LO.1 Explain the types of consumer rights and the importance of consumer protection
Indicator: 1.6.3.LI.2 - Discuss the meaning, importance of consumer protection and how the consumer can be protected in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 12 (Week 32 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. 46

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for learning:
- In a pyramid discussion, learners explain the meaning and importance of consumer protection
- In a fishbowl activity, learners discuss ways in which a consumer can be protected, e.g., data Level 4 Extended protection, information transparency, consumer warranty, privacy protection, consumer education
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stationery
- Computers/ laptops
- Standard textbooks
Assessment (1.6.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.
critical thinking and reasoning