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SPHE - Decision-making - Sample lesson Strand: Myself Strand Units: Growing and Changing/Making Decisions Third to sixth classes The lesson recommended is RSE Third and fourth class Resource Materials (P.104- 112). It is referenced in "Making the Links" for both of the above strand units. Included below are some extra resources which may be useful It focuses particularly on the content objective "The child should be enabled tolearn and devise a simple decision-making strategy" (SPHE Curriculum P.45). The individual elements of such a strategy are outlined both on P.44 of the curriculum and P.104 of the RSE Materials. It is also a suitable exemplar of the Active Learning Methodology "Talk and Discussion". The "Think, Pair, Share" approach is used. Also included in this pack is .P11 of the RSE Resource Materials which provides sample "Rules for Group Discussion" and "Steps for Group Decision-Making". The roles of secretary and reporter are mentioned but it may also be an opportunity to introduce the idea of all group members having a role For example: time-keeper, encourager Option 1 involves: ?Individual activity with photocopied worksheet ?Pair discussion based on worksheet ?Class feedback on pair responses and possible recording of same This option could be more suited to third and fourth class Option 2 involves: ?Class discussion of who makes particular decisions ?Group work involving decision-making (it could be emphasized that all group members should be happy with what is being recorded/presented by the group) ?Personal and group reflection on the decision-making process I have added some laminated cards which should make the Group Discussion and Group Reflection more efficient. This option could be more suited to fifth and sixth class or groups familiar with group work strategies. Option 3 involves: ?Group work on decision-making ?Class feedback on group decisions ?Personal and group reflection on the decision-making process within the group ?This option could be used from third to sixth class. I have included a set of laminated price lists for use in lesson. Group Activity 1 Please agree on the best three ideas for each of the following: 1 . A g i ft fo r a b a b y 2. Ways to be a good friend 3. Ways to solve an argument Before you start please agree on who will do each of the following: ? Record (write down) your ideas ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everybody gets a say Group Activity 2 Please agree on the best three ideas for each of the following: 1. Things that are worth arguing about 2. Things that are not worth arguing about 3. Gifts that money cannot buy Before you start please agree on who will do each of the following: ? Record (write down) your ideas ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everybody gets a say Group Activity 3 Please agree on the best three ideas for each of the following: 1. Gift for a family 2. Family rules 3. Qualities of people we can trust Before you start please agree on who will do each of the following: ? Record (write down) your ideas ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everybody gets a say Group Activity 4 Please agree on the best three ideas for each of the following: 1. Favourite sights 2. Favourite sounds 3. Favourite holidays Before you start please agree on who will do each of the following: ? Record (write down) your ideas ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everybody gets a say Group Activity 5 Please agree on the best three ideas for each of the following: 1. W hat ev er y f am i l y needs 2. Things that make us happy 3. Things that make us sad Before you start please agree on who will do each of the following: ? Record (write down) your ideas ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everybody gets a say Group Activity 6 Please agree on the best three ideas for each of the following: 1. Ways of caring for a mother who is expecting a baby 2. Ways of caring for a baby before s/he is born 3. Ways of caring for a baby after s/he is born Before you start please agree on who will do each of the following: ? Record (write down) your ideas ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everybody gets a say Activity: You have E10 to spend on a party for five children of your age. Please agree on how your group will spend the money Apples40 cent each Crisps..30 cent a bag Pop-corn.50 cent a bag 7-up..2.50 for 2 litres Coke.2.50 for 2 litres Fanta.2.50 for 2 litres Sparkling Water€2.00 for 2 litres B ananas 40 c ent e ac h J e llie s .4 0 c e n t a b a g Co c k ta i l S a u s a g e s € 2 .5 0 fo r 2 5 P e a r s ...3 0 c e n t e a c h Marsh mallows..20 cent each Pringles.€1.00 per pack L o l l i p op s 1 0 c e n t e a c h Mixed sweets.50 cent a bag Co o k i e s ..€ 1 .0 0 p e r p a c k Ice cream€3.00 per tub Oranges Co n e s ..€ 1 .0 0 fo r 2 0 Oranges30 cent each Before you begin please agree who will do the following ? Record (write down) your decisions ? Report back to the class ? Keep an eye on the time ? Make sure everyone has a say. ................
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