Key Competencies for Senior five · Web viewLeadership styles (autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, situation leadership etc.). Characteristics of a good leader. Challenges facing

L & A Standards: GSCS Year: S5 Number of periods each week: 3 Version 3.1

Topic area /sub topic

Unit(s) title + number

No. of periods

Subject content Competence Learning and Assessment Standard

LIVING IN SOCIETY/ Peace and Conflict

Unit 1: Conflict Management

8 Types of conflict. Causes of conflict. Consequences of conflict. Management and transformation of

conflict.Prevention of conflict including provision of equal opportunities to all citizens in all areas (education, health, economy, politics).

Manage conflicts (Research and critical thinking )

ST 1: Discuss the causes and consequences of conflict in world today and suggest measures to solve conflicts.

Total number of periods for topic

23 Notes:

Total number of weeks for topic

7.5

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LIVING IN SOCIETY/ Citizenship

Unit 2: Leadership, Governance and Management

8 Concept of leadership. Leadership styles (autocratic,

democratic, laissez-faire, situation leadership etc.).

Characteristics of a good leader. Challenges facing leaders. Concept of management. Functions of management. Characteristics of a good manager. Governance (notion, types and

functions).Relationship between leadership, management and governance.

Criticise and improve different leadership styles(Research, Critical thinking, Communication)

ST 2: Evaluate the role of good governance and leadership in promoting development.


23 Notes:


7.5

2


Topic Unit(s) title + number

No. of periods


LIVING IN SOCIETY/: International Politics

Unit 3: International Relations

7 Concept of imperialism. Concept of colonialism. Concept of post-colonial

nationalism. Concept of neo-colonialism. Concept of geopolitics. Regional and international

relations. Impact of neo-colonialism and

geopolitics on developing countries.

Regional and international integration.

South-South cooperation.

Analyse the influence of imperialism, post-colonial nationalism, neo-colonialism, and geopolitics on developing countries(Critical thinking , research)

ST 3: Examine the impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism in developing countries.


23 Notes:


7.5

3



number of periods


SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT/ Wealth Creation

Unit 4: Multinational Corporations

5 Multinational corporations: Multinational Corporation

operating in Rwanda and the East African community.

Categories of multinational corporation (decentralised corporations, global centralise, international company, transitional enterprise).

Forms of Multinational Corporation (franchising, branches, subsidiaries, Joint venture, turnkey projects).

Advantages and disadvantages of multinational corporations on host countries.

Analyse the role of multinational corporations in host countries(Critical thinking, research

ST 4: Assess the effect of multinational corporations on the economy of host countries.


30 Notes:


10

Topic Unit(s) title + number No. of periods


4



Unit 5: Money and Finance 8 Financial institutions Types of financial institutions

(banking and non-banking institutions).

Products and services offered by financial institutions.

The role of financial institutions to the individual, the community and the country.

Methods of payment (cash transactions, cheques,

money transfers, credit card, barter trade (advantage and disadvantages), mobile banking).

Function and use of documentation personally and for banking activity to keeping track of finances.

Justify the role of financial institutions to the individual, the community & the country

ST 5: Analyse the contribution of financial institutions to the economy of a given country.


30 Notes:


10

Topic area /sub topic

Unit(s) title + number

No. of periods


5



Unit 6: Tourism, & Development

6 Sustainable development. Principles of sustainable

development. Pillars of sustainable development. Social sustainability, economic

sustainability, environmental sustainability. Sustainability indicators.

Role of tourism on sustainable development.

Traditional sport vs. modern sports.

Role of sport and leisure on sustainable development.

Debate the contribution of tourism, on sustainable development(Critical thinking, research

ST 6: Assess the role of tourism, sport and leisure on economic development of a developing country.


30 Notes:


10

6


SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

/ Environmental Awareness and Protection

Unit 7 : Environment and Sustainable Development

11 Causes of environmental pollution.

Environment pollution, its impact on sustainable development.

Relationship between poverty and environment issues.

Principles of environmental management (protection, sustainability and intergenerational equity, “polluter pays”, cooperation, sensitisation).

Environmental management standards.

Tools used for environment management (Environmental Impact Assessment, Inspection, Audit) their importance/contribution to sustainable development.

Evolution of industries. Impact of the progress of

science (industries) on climate change.

Impact of climate change on health and development (case study of Rwanda).

Propose solutions about the impact human activities have on the environment (Communication, Research, Critical thinking, innovation, problem solving)

ST 7: examine the extent to which human activities have caused environmental degradation.

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30 Notes:


10

8



No. of periods


SCIENCES/Scientific Research and Innovation

Unit 8: Importance of ICT in development

5 ICT as mobile phones(sms, digital camera, scanning, networking)

ICT as internet (email, Face book, Twitter, Google Maps, YouTube).

Role of ICT in creating a global community.

Role of ICT in developing international exchange and disseminating scientific ideas.

Justify the role of ICT in developing international exchange(Critical thinking, research,

ST 8: Assess the contribution of ICT in promoting international development.


5 Notes:


1.5

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9



number of periods


CULTURE/Global Media

Unit 9: Writing official documents and mass media

18 Compose texts based on own ideas: Writing process Concept of prewriting or

planning of writing: purpose for writing, audience, generating topics and ideas related to topics.

First draft from prewriting: turn notes into sentences and paragraphs.

Feedback on a draft: identify points that are not clear, places that need more information, events that are not in order.

Use of feedback to revise draft: add details, strengthen word choice, and reorder content. Proofreading written draft (for capitals, correct punctuation, check grammar, check spelling)

Edit content Publish “final” draft

Judge and react effectively to the information received(research, critical thinking, Communication )

ST 9: Critically analyse written texts and other forms of media using different methods of communication.

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Writing official and administrative documents correctly: letters, etc Types of writing: Academic

document, Official(formal letter), Non official (informal letter).

Parts of an administrative letter, parts of inquiry(business letter).

How to write an announcement, application, resignation, complaint.

Parts of a CV Memo Report MinutesMass Media Role of mass media. Mode of communication

(traditional, colonial period, modern period).

Local media and global media: impact on lifestyle, culture and behaviour.

Relationship between local media and global media.

Effects of global media on culture.

Impact of advertising and role models, in the media, on financial decision making.

Role of mass media in influencing ideas of beauty and gender stereotypes.

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Influence of pornographic media on gender stereotyping.

Negative mass media portrayals of men and women.

Influence of mass media on the individual’s self-esteem.

How negative and inaccurate mass media portrayals of men and women can be challenged.

Power of mass media to influence behaviour positively and promote equal gender relations


45 Notes:


15

Topic Unit(s) title + number No. of periods


CULTURE/Culture Diversity

Unit 10: Fight against cultural discrimination

5 Concept of culture. Types of cultural discrimination. Cultural dilution. Culture diversification. Consequences of cultural

dilution. Principles of inclusion.

Identify and avoid any form of cultural discrimination (Critical thinking, Communication, research and

ST 10: Analyse cultural diversification and develop strategies to address cultural dilution and discrimination in the society.

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innovation)

Unit 11: Gender-Based Violence and Child Abuse

9 Definitions of gender based violence and child abuse.

Forms of GBV (physical, psychological, sexual and economic violence).

Forms of child abuse (Physical: corporal punishment, child labour) (Psychological: child neglect, sexual and economic violence).

Consequences of GBV Linkage between GBV, HIV/AIDS

and STIs. Negotiation skills: (active

listening, mutual respect, compromise, disclosure, active refusal).

Mechanisms to respond to GBV.

Protect the individual and stand against GBV and child abuse Critical thinking, research and innovation)

ST 11: Discuss the causes of gender-based violence and child abuse, devise measures to solve problem of violence and abuse.


45 Notes:


15

13



number of periods


CULTURE / Literature

Unit 12: Forms (oral and written) and Genres of Literature

5 Forms (oral and written) of literature including fiction, nonfiction, biography, diary, poetry.

Genres of literature including drama, tragedy, comedy, fairy tales, speeches, essays, etc.

Read and analyse the forms (oral and written) and genres of literature

ST 12: Discuss the role of literature in society.


45 Notes:


15

14



number of periods


Topic Area: CULTURE/ Arts

Unit 13: Preservation of National Heritage and Culture through the Arts

8 Types and forms of art: painting, architecture, sculpture, fashion, etc.

National heritage and culture preservation through arts.

Traditional and modern arts.Importance of arts.

Appreciate national heritage and culture preservation in the arts

ST 13: Examine the role of the arts in preserving national heritage and culture.


45 Notes:


15

15



number of periods


Topic Area: SCIENCE/ Health Education

Unit 14: Nutrition 5 Diet. Relationship between diet and

noncommunicable diseases especially diabetes and hypertension.

Relationship between hygiene and communicable diseases.

Feeding the global population.

Propose and personally implement good practices of diet and hygiene

ST 14: Assess the causes and effects of malnutrition in your country and find strategies to combat it.


5 Notes:


1.5

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National Learning and assessment standards:

ST 1: Discuss the causes and consequences of conflict in world today and suggest measures to solve conflicts.

ST 2: Evaluate the role of good governance and leadership in promoting development.

ST 3: Examine the impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism in developing countries.

ST 4: Assess the effect of multinational corporations on the economy of host countries.

ST 5: Analyse the contribution of financial institutions to the economy of a given country.

ST 6: Assess the role of tourism, sport and leisure on economic development of developing country.

ST 7: examine the extent to which human activities have caused environmental degradation.

ST 8: Assess the contribution of ICT in promoting international development.

ST 9: Critically analyse written texts and other forms of media and using different methods of communication

ST 10: Analyse cultural diversification and devise strategies of avoiding cultural dilution and discrimination.

ST 11: discuss the causes of gender-based violence and child abuse, devise measures to solve problem of violence and abuse.

ST 12: Discuss the role of literature in society.

ST 13: Examine the role of the arts in preserving national heritage and culture.

ST 14: Assess the causes and effects of malnutrition in your country and find strategies to combat it.

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Key Competencies for Senior five

At the end of S5, the student should be able to:

• Make informed decisions about personal and public issues while conscious of his or her responsibility for doing so and of the responsibility as an individual for the social whole.

• Express clear arguments, ideas and opinions in a reflective and academic manner within a given historical, social, economic, political and philosophical context.

• Appreciate the role of tourism, sport and leisure as well as national and international institutions in development through income generation and financial transactions without jeopardising sustainable development.

• Personally implement and give others advice on healthy sexual behaviours and healthy lifestyles.

• Appreciate the contribution of national heritage, language and the arts to national culture.

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