Citizenship

Principles of Community Service Learning
Principles of Community Service Learning - Collaboration and Reciprocity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define the terms community, community service and Community Service Learning
- Identify different types of communities
- Relate CSL principles to real-life community projects and personal growth

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm the meaning of community, community service and Community Service Learning
- Use digital devices or print materials to search for the principles of CSL
- Discuss characteristics of a community using relevant examples

What is Community Service Learning and why is it important?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 1
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Charts showing community types
- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 4
- Case study materials
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussions

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Principles of Community Service Learning - Reflection and Academic Integration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the principles of reflection and academic integration in CSL
- Apply reflective practice in CSL activities
- Link classroom learning to community projects like environmental conservation or health campaigns

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the meaning and importance of reflection in CSL
- Examine how academic knowledge can be applied to solve real-life community problems
- Write reflective journal entries on CSL experiences

Why is reflection important in Community Service Learning?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 5
- Reflective journals
- Digital devices

- Written assignments - Portfolio - Oral questions

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Rationale of Community Service Learning in the learning process
Benefits of Community Service Learning to self and community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the importance of CSL in the learning process
- Outline the benefits of CSL to self and community
- Connect CSL to personal development opportunities like leadership and teamwork skills

The learner is guided to:
- Role play scenarios to enlighten parents on the importance of CSL
- Discuss how CSL enhances learning, skills development and community benefits
- Use digital devices to research rationale of CSL

How does Community Service Learning contribute to personal growth and community development?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 7
- Digital devices
- Role play materials
- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 9
- Reflective journals
- Charts on reflective practice

- Oral questions - Observation - Teacher-made tests

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Categories of needs in the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define the term community needs
- Identify various needs in the community
- Relate community needs to everyday challenges like access to clean water, healthcare or education

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm the meaning of community needs
- Study pictures and identify community needs
- Categorise needs into political, economic, social, environmental and technological

What are the different categories of needs in your community?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 13
- Pictures showing community needs
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussions

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Categories of needs in the community - Identification process
Categories of needs in the community - Creating a database

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the steps for identifying community needs
- Apply needs identification steps in a practical scenario
- Connect needs identification to planning community improvement projects

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss and rewrite steps for identifying community needs in correct order
- Study Mbithi's presentation on determining community needs
- Collaborate with community members to identify existing needs

How can you effectively identify needs in your community?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 14
- Community needs database template
- Digital devices
- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 15
- Digital devices
- Database templates

- Project work - Observation - Written tests

Citizenship

Potential community resources for CSL activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define community resource exploration
- Identify potential community resources for CSL activities
- Link resource identification to successful implementation of community projects

The learner is guided to:
- Write resources available in school and community on sticky notes
- Identify and discuss resources shown in pictures
- Discuss the meaning of community resource exploration

What resources are available in your community for CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 17
- Sticky notes
- Pictures of community resources
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

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Potential community resources for CSL activities - Resource exploration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Outline steps for conducting community resource exploration
- Conduct resource exploration in the community
- Apply resource exploration skills to plan community development initiatives

The learner is guided to:
- Define objectives for resource exploration
- Identify stakeholders to interview
- Develop tools and methods for collecting information on resources
- Categorise and prioritise resources

How can you explore and document community resources for CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 18
- Interview guides
- Digital devices
- Resource mapping templates

- Project work - Observation - Portfolio

Citizenship

Community stakeholders for partnerships in CSL activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify community stakeholders for CSL activities
- Explain the importance of stakeholders in CSL
- Connect stakeholder partnerships to successful community projects like environmental conservation or youth mentorship programs

The learner is guided to:
- Study tables showing needs, resources and stakeholders
- Identify additional stakeholders who can provide resources
- Discuss why stakeholders are important in conducting CSL

Who are the key stakeholders for partnerships in CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 19
- Stakeholder mapping charts
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

Citizenship

Community stakeholders for partnerships in CSL activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify community stakeholders for CSL activities
- Explain the importance of stakeholders in CSL
- Connect stakeholder partnerships to successful community projects like environmental conservation or youth mentorship programs

The learner is guided to:
- Study tables showing needs, resources and stakeholders
- Identify additional stakeholders who can provide resources
- Discuss why stakeholders are important in conducting CSL

Who are the key stakeholders for partnerships in CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 19
- Stakeholder mapping charts
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

Citizenship

Qualities of an effective leader

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define leadership and its importance
- Identify qualities of an effective leader
- Relate leadership qualities to successful community leaders and personal leadership potential

The learner is guided to:
- Participate in leadership games (blindfold obstacle course)
- Respond to interview questions for leadership positions
- Use digital devices to research attributes and skills of a good leader

What qualities make an effective leader?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 24
- Blindfolds
- Obstacles for activity
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Class discussions

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Qualities of an effective leader - Leadership skills and attributes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Distinguish between leadership skills and attributes
- Demonstrate leadership skills through practical activities
- Apply leadership skills to manage school clubs, class projects or community initiatives

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss how leaders demonstrate problem-solving and emotional intelligence
- Explain how leaders demonstrate empathy, creative thinking and critical thinking
- Discuss leadership attributes such as honesty and integrity

How can leadership skills and attributes be developed?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 25
- Case studies of leaders
- Digital devices

- Observation - Portfolio - Oral questions

Citizenship

Styles of leadership - Democratic and Transformative leadership

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain democratic and transformative leadership styles
- Analyse case studies of democratic and transformative leaders
- Relate different leadership styles to situations in school governance or community organizations

The learner is guided to:
- Study the case study of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (democratic leadership)
- Study the case study of Wangari Maathai (transformative leadership)
- Discuss how to apply these leadership styles in CSL activities

How do democratic and transformative leadership styles influence communities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 27
- Case studies
- Video documentaries
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Observation - Class discussions

Citizenship

Styles of leadership - Democratic and Transformative leadership

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain democratic and transformative leadership styles
- Analyse case studies of democratic and transformative leaders
- Relate different leadership styles to situations in school governance or community organizations

The learner is guided to:
- Study the case study of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (democratic leadership)
- Study the case study of Wangari Maathai (transformative leadership)
- Discuss how to apply these leadership styles in CSL activities

How do democratic and transformative leadership styles influence communities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 27
- Case studies
- Video documentaries
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Observation - Class discussions

Citizenship

Styles of leadership - Servant and Situational leadership

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe servant and situational leadership styles
- Compare different leadership styles
- Identify appropriate leadership styles for different community situations like crisis management or team building

The learner is guided to:
- Study the case study of Julius Nyerere (servant leadership)
- Research leaders who demonstrated situational leadership
- Watch video documentaries of successful leaders
- Identify personal leadership style

When should different leadership styles be applied?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 29
- Case studies
- Video documentaries
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Citizenship

Guidelines to govern leadership activities - Roles and responsibilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify leadership roles and responsibilities for CSL activities
- Outline responsibilities for each leadership role
- Connect leadership roles to effective management of community projects

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm leadership roles and responsibilities for CSL activities
- Study the table of project roles and responsibilities
- Compare and discuss identified roles with classmates

What roles and responsibilities are required for managing CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 31
- Role charts
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussions

Citizenship

Guidelines to govern leadership activities - Election procedures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe procedures for conducting elections
- Develop guidelines for ethical elections
- Apply election procedures to school leadership elections or club committees

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss procedures for conducting elections at school
- Study the election procedure steps developed by learners
- Design sample ballot papers
- Discuss ethical election guidelines

How can elections be conducted fairly and ethically?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 32
- Sample ballot papers
- Election procedure charts

- Observation - Portfolio - Written tests

Citizenship

Guidelines to govern leadership activities - Election procedures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe procedures for conducting elections
- Develop guidelines for ethical elections
- Apply election procedures to school leadership elections or club committees

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss procedures for conducting elections at school
- Study the election procedure steps developed by learners
- Design sample ballot papers
- Discuss ethical election guidelines

How can elections be conducted fairly and ethically?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 32
- Sample ballot papers
- Election procedure charts

- Observation - Portfolio - Written tests

Citizenship

Guidelines to govern leadership activities - Managing rotational roles and leadership transition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the importance of rotational leadership
- Develop plans for managing rotational roles
- Relate leadership transition to continuity in community organizations and school clubs

The learner is guided to:
- Study the plan for managing rotational roles
- Discuss tips on transitional leadership
- Develop strategies for smooth leadership transition

How can rotational roles and leadership transition be managed effectively?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 34
- Leadership transition plans
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Project work

Citizenship

Guidelines to govern leadership activities - Daily running of group activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Develop a routine structure for daily CSL activities
- Create a daily log for tracking activities
- Apply daily planning skills to manage school projects or community initiatives

The learner is guided to:
- Study the routine structure for daily running of CSL projects
- Examine the Community Action Learning (CAL) daily log
- Discuss the importance of developing a daily log

How can group activities be effectively managed on a daily basis?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 36
- Daily log templates
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Observation - Written assignments

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Leadership skills in executing collective action - Addressing organisational challenges

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify organisational challenges in CSL projects
- Develop strategies to resolve organisational challenges
- Apply problem-solving skills to challenges faced in community projects

The learner is guided to:
- Study expected organisational challenges (poor communication, time management, low community response, conflicts)
- Discuss ways of resolving organisational challenges
- Develop guidelines to govern CSL leadership activities

How can organisational challenges be addressed in CSL projects?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 37
- Challenge resolution charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Citizenship

Leadership skills in executing collective action - Steps and importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Outline steps for executing collective action
- Apply leadership skills in collective action
- Connect effective leadership to successful community projects like clean-up campaigns or awareness drives

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm challenges affecting the class and develop action plans
- Prepare compelling speeches for leadership positions
- Discuss the importance of effective leadership in CSL activities

Why is effective leadership important in executing CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 39
- Action plan templates
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Class presentations

Citizenship

Leadership skills in executing collective action - Steps and importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Outline steps for executing collective action
- Apply leadership skills in collective action
- Connect effective leadership to successful community projects like clean-up campaigns or awareness drives

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm challenges affecting the class and develop action plans
- Prepare compelling speeches for leadership positions
- Discuss the importance of effective leadership in CSL activities

Why is effective leadership important in executing CSL activities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 39
- Action plan templates
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Class presentations

Citizenship

The concept of intercultural competence

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define intercultural competence, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
- Identify different cultural communities
- Relate intercultural competence to harmonious living in diverse communities

The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures showing different communities and their way of life
- Discuss the meaning of culture, intercultural competence, cultural sensitivity and cultural awareness
- Discuss how to relate with people from different cultures

What is intercultural competence and why is it important?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 43
- Pictures of different cultures
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Class discussions

Citizenship

Participating in intercultural activities - Types of intercultural activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify intercultural activities in the community
- Explain benefits of participating in intercultural activities
- Apply intercultural skills to school events like cultural days or talent shows

The learner is guided to:
- Share intercultural activities participated in
- Study pictures showing intercultural activities (music festivals, Olympic games, cultural festivals)
- Discuss proverbs and oral literature from different cultures

How can you participate in intercultural activities in your community?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 44
- Pictures of intercultural activities
- Digital devices

- Observation - Portfolio - Oral questions

Citizenship

Participating in intercultural activities - Types of intercultural activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify intercultural activities in the community
- Explain benefits of participating in intercultural activities
- Apply intercultural skills to school events like cultural days or talent shows

The learner is guided to:
- Share intercultural activities participated in
- Study pictures showing intercultural activities (music festivals, Olympic games, cultural festivals)
- Discuss proverbs and oral literature from different cultures

How can you participate in intercultural activities in your community?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 44
- Pictures of intercultural activities
- Digital devices

- Observation - Portfolio - Oral questions

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Participating in intercultural activities - Addressing intercultural issues

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify stereotypes, misconceptions, biases and hostilities affecting intercultural relations
- Develop strategies to overcome intercultural issues
- Apply conflict resolution skills to intercultural misunderstandings in school or community settings

The learner is guided to:
- Read case studies showing intercultural issues
- Discuss how stereotypes, misconceptions and biases develop
- Research positive intercultural interactions and how they are upheld

How can intercultural issues be addressed to promote social cohesion?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 46
- Case studies
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Observation - Class discussions

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Importance of social cohesion in society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the importance of social cohesion in society
- Evaluate personal intercultural competence
- Contribute to social cohesion through school and community initiatives that celebrate diversity

The learner is guided to:
- Study case studies showing benefits of social cohesion
- Discuss other benefits of promoting social cohesion
- Complete the self-assessment quiz on intercultural competence

Why is social cohesion important in society?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 49
- Self-assessment quiz
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Observation - Written assignments

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Participating in intercultural activities - Planning and reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan intercultural activities that promote social cohesion
- Implement and reflect on intercultural activities
- Apply lessons from intercultural activities to promote unity and peaceful coexistence in school and community

The learner is guided to:
- Identify community members from different cultures
- Engage them in dialogue to learn about their culture
- Write action plans for promoting social cohesion
- Reflect on intercultural activities and write reports

How can intercultural activities be planned to promote social cohesion?

- Oxford Essential CSL Learner's Book pg. 50
- Action plan templates
- Digital devices
- Interview guides

- Project work - Portfolio - Observation

Life Skills in Education

Self-Awareness in the Community - Meaning of self-awareness and public self-awareness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define self-awareness and public self-awareness
- Distinguish between self-awareness and public self-awareness
- Recognise the importance of understanding how others perceive us in social situations

- Conduct a mirror self-examination activity to reflect on personal strengths, emotions, values and weaknesses
- Pair up with classmates to share thoughts about self-perception and how others see them
- Use digital devices or print resources to search for the meaning of public self-awareness

What is the difference between how we see ourselves and how others see us?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 54
- Mirrors
- Digital devices
- Print resources

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Life Skills in Education

Self-Awareness in the Community - Factors that influence public self-awareness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify factors that affect public self-awareness
- Explain how physical appearance, personal traits and social environment influence public self-awareness
- Connect factors affecting public self-awareness to everyday social interactions

- Use digital devices or print resources to search for factors that affect public self-awareness
- Discuss how physical appearance, personal traits, cultural practices, feedback from others and media influence public self-awareness
- Share findings with the class through presentations

How do different factors shape our awareness of how others perceive us?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 55
- Digital devices
- Print resources
- Charts showing factors

- Oral questions - Observation - Group presentations

Life Skills in Education

Self-Awareness in the Community - The importance of positive public image
Self-Awareness in the Community - Mannerisms, expressive qualities and decisions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyse the importance of maintaining a positive public image
- Explain how positive public image affects self-esteem, trust and opportunities
- Identify role models who demonstrate positive public image in the community

- Read case studies of learners demonstrating positive public image through respect and polite communication
- Use digital devices to research personalities with admired public images such as Wangari Maathai and Nelson Mandela
- Discuss how positive public image has helped these personalities achieve effectiveness in their roles

Why is it important to maintain a positive public image?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 56
- Digital devices
- Video clips on positive public image
- Reference books
- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 57
- Video clips
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Life Skills in Education

Self-Awareness in the Community - Public consciousness (mindfulness of others)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the concept of public consciousness
- Identify ways of applying public consciousness in daily life
- Practise empathy, respect and responsibility when interacting with others

- Study pictures showing mindful and unmindful behaviour and identify the differences
- Develop a class constitution on public consciousness covering empathy, respect, responsibility and environmental consciousness
- Discuss how to apply public consciousness in school and home communities

How can we be more mindful of others in our daily interactions?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 59
- Pictures showing social interactions
- Charts
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Life Skills in Education

Self-Awareness in the Community - Enhancing positive public self-image
Conflict Resolution - Situations where conflicts might arise in day-to-day life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Develop strategies for enhancing positive public self-image
- Create awareness materials on public self-awareness
- Apply lessons learnt to improve personal public image in school and community settings

- Read and discuss a poem on positive public image
- Write short notes on personal actions to enhance public self-image
- Design posters to sensitise the community on how to improve public self-awareness
- Share with peers and commit to monitoring progress

What steps can I take to enhance my public self-image?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 60
- Poster making materials
- Writing materials
- Notice boards
- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 63
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Observation - Peer assessment

Life Skills in Education

Conflict Resolution - Strategies of solving conflicts in the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe different strategies of solving conflicts peacefully
- Distinguish between negotiation, mediation, arbitration and reconciliation
- Select appropriate conflict resolution strategies for different scenarios

- Analyse case studies showing how conflicts were resolved through different strategies
- Use digital devices or print resources to search for ways of solving conflicts
- Watch video clips on methods of resolving conflicts and discuss their effectiveness

Which strategies are most effective for solving different types of conflicts?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Case studies
- Video clips
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written tests - Case study analysis

Life Skills in Education

Conflict Resolution - Applying negotiation and mediation strategies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply negotiation skills to resolve conflicts
- Demonstrate mediation techniques in conflict situations
- Use values such as respect, honesty and responsibility when resolving conflicts

- Role play negotiation scenarios between parties with different interests
- Practise mediation by acting as neutral third parties in simulated conflicts
- Prepare negotiation strategies by identifying wants, compromises and convincing arguments

How can negotiation and mediation help us resolve conflicts peacefully?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Role play scripts
- Charts on negotiation steps

- Observation - Role play evaluation - Peer assessment

Life Skills in Education

Conflict Resolution - Applying arbitration and reconciliation strategies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the role of arbitration in conflict resolution
- Demonstrate reconciliation and forgiveness in resolving conflicts
- Recognise when to seek help from authorities in conflict situations

- Role play arbitration scenarios involving judges or elders making decisions
- Act out reconciliation and forgiveness scenarios where wrongdoers confess and seek forgiveness
- Reflect on personal conflict resolution experiences and share lessons learnt

When should we use arbitration or seek reconciliation in conflicts?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Role play materials
- Case studies

- Observation - Role play evaluation - Oral questions

Life Skills in Education

Conflict Resolution - Importance of peaceful conflict resolution in the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyse the benefits of peaceful conflict resolution
- Explain how peaceful conflict resolution promotes healthy relationships and community development
- Design materials to promote peaceful conflict resolution in the school community

- Discuss personal experiences on the benefits of conflict resolution
- Study learners' experiences showing how conflict resolution reduces stress and improves relationships
- Design posters showing strategies of peaceful conflict resolution for display in class and school notice boards

How does peaceful conflict resolution benefit individuals and communities?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 67
- Poster making materials
- Writing materials
- Notice boards

- Portfolio - Oral questions - Project work

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Qualities of responsible decisions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define responsible and irresponsible decisions
- Identify qualities of responsible decisions
- Distinguish between responsible and irresponsible decisions using real-life examples

- Discuss the differences between responsible and irresponsible decisions
- Study pictures showing decisions made by people and analyse which are responsible
- Match qualities of responsible decisions (informed, logical, ethical, practical, well thought out) with their descriptions

What makes a decision responsible?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 70
- Pictures
- Charts
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Qualities of responsible decisions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define responsible and irresponsible decisions
- Identify qualities of responsible decisions
- Distinguish between responsible and irresponsible decisions using real-life examples

- Discuss the differences between responsible and irresponsible decisions
- Study pictures showing decisions made by people and analyse which are responsible
- Match qualities of responsible decisions (informed, logical, ethical, practical, well thought out) with their descriptions

What makes a decision responsible?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 70
- Pictures
- Charts
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Steps in the decision-making process

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the steps in the decision-making process
- Apply the decision-making process to solve problems
- Follow systematic steps when making important decisions in daily life

- Study and discuss the six-step decision-making process: identify problem, identify options, weigh options, choose best option, implement and evaluate
- Analyse a case study of a group project using the decision-making process
- Apply the process to personal decision-making scenarios

What steps should we follow to make good decisions?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 73
- Case studies
- Charts showing decision-making steps
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written tests - Case study analysis

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Overcoming challenges to make responsible decisions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify challenges that prevent responsible decision-making
- Develop strategies to overcome peer pressure, emotional influences and lack of information
- Demonstrate assertiveness when faced with negative influences

- Write irresponsible decisions and factors that caused them anonymously and discuss solutions
- Analyse how peer influence, emotions, greed, stereotypes and time constraints affect decisions
- Discuss strategies such as assertiveness, emotional management and seeking information

How can we overcome challenges to make responsible decisions?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 72
- Writing materials
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Applying responsible decision-making in daily life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply responsible decision-making to real-life situations
- Role play responsible decision-making in scenarios involving drugs, harmful practices and peer pressure
- Use values and life skills to guide decision-making in challenging situations

- Invite a resource person to talk about qualities of responsible decisions
- Role play responsible decision-making in scenarios such as refusing drugs, avoiding harmful cultural practices and environmental conservation
- Observe other groups and evaluate their demonstration of responsible decision-making

How can we apply responsible decision-making to challenging situations in our lives?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 75
- Resource persons
- Role play materials

- Observation - Role play evaluation - Oral questions

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Applying responsible decision-making in daily life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply responsible decision-making to real-life situations
- Role play responsible decision-making in scenarios involving drugs, harmful practices and peer pressure
- Use values and life skills to guide decision-making in challenging situations

- Invite a resource person to talk about qualities of responsible decisions
- Role play responsible decision-making in scenarios such as refusing drugs, avoiding harmful cultural practices and environmental conservation
- Observe other groups and evaluate their demonstration of responsible decision-making

How can we apply responsible decision-making to challenging situations in our lives?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 75
- Resource persons
- Role play materials

- Observation - Role play evaluation - Oral questions

Life Skills in Education

Responsible Decision Making - Benefits and consequences of decisions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyse the benefits of responsible decisions
- Explain the consequences of irresponsible decisions
- Commit to making responsible decisions that positively impact self and community

- Read and discuss learners' experiences on benefits of responsible decision-making including improved self-esteem and healthier relationships
- Discuss consequences of irresponsible decisions such as failure to achieve goals and poor health
- Create and present skits on responsible decision-making to the school community

Why is it important to make responsible decisions in life?

- Oxford Essential CSL Grade 10 Learner's Book pg. 77
- Skit materials
- Writing materials

- Portfolio - Project work - Observation