SHS1 Social Studies · Semester 1, Week 17

Ethics and Human Values

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.5.2.LI.2 - Analyse the consequences of unethical behaviour

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Define unethical behaviour and distinguish it from ethical behaviour using examples from Ghanaian society.
  2. Explain at least three consequences of unethical behaviour on the individual, including loss of trust, guilt, and damaged reputation.
  3. Analyse how unethical behaviour affects society, including its impact on institutions, the economy, and social cohesion.
  4. Apply the saying “Had I known is always at last” to real-life situations to show the regret that follows unethical choices.
  5. Evaluate a given scenario and predict the short-term and long-term consequences of the unethical actions involved.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Ethics and Human Development (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
Ethics and Human Values (5.2)
Content standard
1.5.2.CS.1 - Appreciate the need for ethics and ethical behaviour in the Ghanaian society 1.5.2.LO.1 Discuss the relevance of ethics and ethical behaviour in the development of the individual and society
Indicator
1.5.2.LI.2 - Analyse the consequences of unethical behaviour
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 17 (Week 17 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. 34

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Through role-play, learners enact a scenario that concludes with the statement, "Had I known is always at last"
Collaborative Learning: In pairs, learners discuss the consequences of unethical behaviour and make a presentation
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stationery
- Smartphone/Tablets
- Folktales
- Standard textbooks
Assessment (1.5.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.