Leisure and Tourism · SHS2 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.4.LI.2 - Discuss the relevance of leisure and recreation to personal and national development

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three ways leisure and recreation contribute to personal development, including physical health, mental well-being, and social interaction.
Analyse how leisure and tourism generate economic benefits for individuals and the nation, citing specific examples from Ghana.
Identify challenges that limit access to leisure and recreation in Ghana and propose practical solutions to address them.
Create a personal plan for incorporating leisure and recreational activities into their daily routine to enhance well-being.
Discuss how leisure and recreation reflect and promote Ghanaian cultural values and national identity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Human Development (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Leisure and Tourism (5.4)
Content standard: 2.5.4.CS.1 - Appreciate the relevance of leisure and recreation to personal and national development 2.5.4.LO.1 Explore opportunities for Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Learners: leisure and recreation in * analyse the diverse leisure and recreation opportunities available in Ghana and how leisure and recreation can contribute to individual and national development
Indicator: 2.5.4.LI.2 - Discuss the relevance of leisure and recreation to personal and national development
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 19 (Week 19 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. 70

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Learners listen to an expert in the field of leisure and recreation to deliver a talk on the importance of these activities for personal development
Collaborative Learning:
- In small groups, learners explore and articulate the ways in which leisure and recreation contribute to personal growth, physical health, mental well-being, and social interactions
- Learners conduct research using various resources to gather evidence and examples that support the significance of leisure and recreation in fostering personal development
- Learners develop a personal plan for incorporating leisure and recreation into daily activities to enhance personal well-being and development
Talk for learning:
- In a fishbowl activity, learners discuss the economic benefits of leisure and tourism
- In a case study, learners examine the economic benefits of leisure and tourism
Project-based learning: Engage in a project-based learning task to create a personal plan for incorporating leisure and recreational activities into daily routines
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stationery
- Internet access
- Smartphone/Tablet
- Standard textbooks
- Resource person
Assessment (2.5.4.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.