Basic Science and Technology - Junior Secondary 2 - Family life education II

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 5

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Basic Science

TOPIC: Family life Education II

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) Define family life education
2. ) State and explain the importance of family life education

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Basic Science textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

NOTE

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

Family Life Education (FLE) refers to an educational process that provides individuals and families with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make informed decisions regarding relationships, family life, and well-being. It aims to enhance individuals’ understanding of family dynamics, human development, communication, conflict resolution, and other related topics to promote healthy and fulfilling family relationships.

Importance of Family Life Education:

• Enhances Communication Skills: FLE helps family members improve their communication skills, promoting better understanding and reducing misunderstandings within the family. Effective communication is key to resolving conflicts and building strong relationships.
• Promotes Healthy Relationships: By teaching individuals about the dynamics of healthy relationships, FLE helps people develop skills to build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with family members, partners, and others.
• Prepares for Family Roles: FLE educates individuals about the responsibilities and challenges of different family roles (e.g., being a parent, spouse, or sibling). It helps individuals understand the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of family life, better preparing them for their roles within the family.
• Prevents Family Issues: Family life education provides tools and knowledge that can help prevent common family issues, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health problems. It fosters an environment of care, respect, and understanding that reduces the likelihood of such problems arising.
• Promotes Well-being: FLE plays a role in the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of family members by equipping them with knowledge about nutrition, health, parenting, and stress management, thus contributing to the overall health and well-being of the family unit.
• Encourages Social and Emotional Development: Family life education supports the social and emotional growth of individuals within the family, helping them understand their own emotions, learn empathy, and cope with challenges in constructive ways.
• Strengthens Family Bonds: FLE emphasizes the importance of spending quality time together, understanding each other’s needs, and supporting each other’s growth. This strengthens the emotional bonds and unity within families, leading to more harmonious family life.

EVALUATION:

1. What are the key benefits of Family Life Education in promoting healthy family relationships?
2. How does Family Life Education contribute to preventing common family issues such as conflict or substance abuse?
3. In what ways can Family Life Education improve communication skills within a family unit?
4. Explain how Family Life Education helps individuals prepare for various roles within a family, such as being a parent or spouse.
5. What are some examples of topics covered in Family Life Education that contribute to the emotional and psychological well-being of family members?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively