Health Education Pathways · SHS1 Physical…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.2 - Discuss career pathways in Health Education

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State the roles and responsibilities of at least five different health education professionals in Ghana.
Explain the academic requirements and training pathways for at least three health education careers.
Justify the importance of health education careers to community wellbeing in Ghana, using specific local examples.
Present a group oral presentation on a chosen health education career pathway, supporting claims with reasons and examples.
Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives during group discussions and presentations.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Academic and Career Pathways Education (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Health Education Pathways (3.1)
Content standard: 1.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of career pathways in Health Education 1.3.1.LO.1 Discuss career pathways in Health Education
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.2 - Discuss career pathways in Health Education
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. 44

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work: Group learners with leads and secretaries to discuss career pathways and prospects in health education and make oral presentations to justify their claims.
Project Work:
- Learners in groups go to health centres in their communities and interview health workers on the role of some health workers in the communities.
- Groups make PowerPoint presentations to class.
Assessment (1.3.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools e.g., Laptops, phones, projectors