Responsible Parenting… · SHS2 Religious And Moral Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the concepts of parenting and parenthood.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define parenting as the application of techniques, methods, and skills in raising a child.
Define parenthood as the state of being a parent.
Differentiate between parenting and parenthood, citing at least three clear differences between the two concepts.
Give at least two examples of parenting practices common in Ghanaian homes and explain what makes them examples of parenting rather than parenthood.
Justify, in a short discussion, why both parenting and parenthood are necessary for a child’s proper upbringing.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Stewardship and Responsibility (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Responsible Parenting and Parenthood (2.2)
Content standard: 2.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of parenting and parenthood, and the respective roles of parents and children. 2.2.2.LO.1 Justify the need for responsible parenting.
Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the concepts of parenting and parenthood.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 14 (Week 14 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

strand name - p.28: this strand is printed "STEWARDSHIP AND RESPONSIBILTY" here and on printed p.43, and "STEWARDSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY" on printed p.56, in the table of contents and in the scope-and-sequence; transcribed as printed
indicator text - p.45: this indicator's code is printed "2.2.2. LI.1", with a space after the third segment; filed as 2.2.2.LI.1, its assessment on the same page being printed 2.2.2.AS.1 without the space
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 45

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

General Learning Approach: In the context of schools with large sizes, the RMEC team should utilize case studies, video watching (movie scenes), drama/role play that will offer opportunities for discussions afterwards.
Where appropriate the following pedagogies may also be implemented:
Inquiry-Based Learning: Prior to the lesson, work in groups to find the meanings and differences between the concepts, parenting and parenthood from the internet and other sources.
Digital Learning: Create word clouds with the concepts of parenting and parenthood.
Collaborative Learning: In pairs, tabulate the differences and similarities between the two terms on flip charts for a gallery walk.
Enquiry Routes:
- Parenting is the application of techniques, methods, and skills in raising a child.
- Parenthood is the state of being a parent.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Materials for creating posters
- Computers
- Flip charts
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.