Manners and Decency · JHS1 Religious And Moral…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.1.1.2 - Discuss the importance of good manners and decency

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three reasons why greeting others is an important part of good manners in Ghanaian society.
Describe the factors to consider when greeting, such as time of day, age, sex and status, and give an example of each.
State the meaning of decent dressing and explain why it matters in different cultural and social settings.
Discuss how good manners and decency affect the way others perceive and respect a person.
Justify why decent dressing goes beyond merely covering nakedness, using examples from school, church and community events.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Moral Life (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Manners and Decency (5.1)
Content standard: B7.5.1.1 - Develop good manners and learn how to apply them in their daily lives.
Indicator: B7.5.1.1.2 - Discuss the importance of good manners and decency
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 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: Religious and Moral Education, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 15
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Pick some examples of good manners and decent behaviours for discussion.
• Greetings - expression of friendly or welcoming words to people when they meet.
o Factors to consider when greeting - time of day, sex, status, age, etc.
o The need to greet: a sign of respect and proper up-bringing; it creates friendship and cordial relationship; it removes fear and suspicion, etc.
• Decent dressing - culturally acceptable way of dressing. Generally, wearing clothing to cover nakedness.
o Factors to consider when dressing - occasion, the culture, etc.
o The need for decent dressing - to cover nakedness; to win respect; a sign of respect and proper up-bringing, etc.