Work… · JHS1 Religious And Moral Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.6.1.1.2 - Discuss the relevance of work from the religious and ethical perspectives

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least three religious teachings (from Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion) that affirm the value and necessity of hard work.
Explain at least three reasons why work is important for human well-being, using both religious and everyday examples.
Identify and describe at least four good work habits, such as punctuality, planning, dedication, and avoiding laziness.
Justify, using religious scriptures and Ghanaian proverbs, why over-dependence on religion without working is unacceptable.
Discuss how work helps a person develop their talents and contribute to their family and community.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Religion and Economic Life (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Work, Entrepreneurship and Social Security (6.1)
Content standard: B7.6.1.1 - Cultivate the need for hard work and develop the spirit of entrepreneurship
Indicator: B7.6.1.1.2 - Discuss the relevance of work from the religious and ethical perspectives
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 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. 22
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits. E.g.,
• be punctual to work
• avoid over dependence on religion. All three religions teach that a hand that does not work, should not eat.
• eschew laziness and encourage hard work (Proverbs 6:6-11; Ghanaian proverbs: 'Laziness leads to poverty' and 'Hard work does not break bones.' Salih Bukhari 1401)
• plan in advance
• show dedication to work, etc. (E.g. the Parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30; Proverbs 10:4-5; Ghanaian proverb: 'One achieves success by taking care of another person's work.')
2. Demonstrate the need to work.
Importance
• it enables us buy our basic needs
• work is good for our health and well-being.
• develop and use of talents, etc.