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DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION PROGRAMME

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST. AUGUSTINE

Subject: Social Studies

LESSON PLAN: # 1 School visit: #1

TEACHER: Rachael Phoolchan SCHOOL: Princes Town West Secondary

DATE: 07/10/2019

CLASS/FORM: 4 No. in class:15 TIME: 9:00 – 9:35 am No of period(s): 1 Duration: 35 mins

Planning for the lesson

TOPIC: Characteristics of Effective Parenting

CURRICULUM INTEGRATION AREAS across subjects and materials needed (where relevant):
 Strategies for:
Planning for inclusiveness: auditory (short clip), kinaesthetic (role-play exercise), Interpersonal (Group
work)

Planning for literacy improvement: Written Responses

Planning for Technology Integration: Short Clip being played via Bluetooth music device

Planning for VAPA integration: Role Play

 Instructional strategies to be used and their rationale: (link to relevant learning theories)
 Discussion and brainstorming –based short auditory clip. (Vygotsky (1962) we learn through our
interactions and communications with others)
 Role Play – Bandura’s Social Learning theory states that people learning from one another via
observation, imitation and modelling.
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The lesson plan:

PRE-KNOWLEDGE: Students have a great understanding of who is a parent since they all
belong to a family in which there is the presence of a parent (s)/guardian. Students are also
aware of the major functions of a family.

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:

Objectives of the lesson Classification of Domain

objectives
1.Accurately identifying at least 4 Knowledge (recall) Cognitive
characteristics of effective parenting

2.Demonstrate the role of effective parenting Apply Cognitive

and ineffective parenting

3. Express the effects of effective parenting and Valuing Affective

ineffective parenting

SET INDUCTION: Voice Recording Time allotted: 2 mins

SECTION 1- Time allotted: 6 mins

Teaching points:
1) Elicit via oral questioning what students observed from both situations. What types of
parenting characteristics was showed by the parents? How was the issue dealt with by
both parents?

Parent # 1: (ineffective parenting characteristics– bad parenting)

 Encouraged the behaviour – Asking for a demonstration of the fight
 No disciplinary actions taken against the child
 Bad Grades were not taken seriously by parent and no measure were put in place to
improve grades

Parent # 2 (effective parenting characteristics – good parenting)

 Disciplinary action taken – child sent to the room and devices were taken away, grounded
 Parents displays communication skills (discussion between child and parent a week ago
regarding fighting)
 Problem Solving Skills/ Socialization – Parent explained to child previously if you have
a problem report the issue to teachers, principal, guidance officer or parent instead of
taking matters into your own hands. Parents showed socialization skills by trying to teach
the child about responsible decision making and respect
 Emotional Needs: Parents would have displayed love and attention to the child by
making time previously to have discussions.
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METHOD
Teaching Strategy Student Activity Resources
Based on the voice clip, teacher Students are required to listen Bluetooth music system, cell
will elicit which parent attentively and then engage in a phone (flash drive, white board
displayed effective parenting discussion on what were the and white board marker
characteristics. parenting characteristics
displayed by both parents
Students will engage in a
discussion to identify what
were the effective parenting
characteristics that stood out in
the voice clip.

SECTIONAL REVIEW: Teacher would ask students what effective parenting characteristics
were identified from the voice clip Time allotted :2 mins

SECTION 2- Time allotted: 15 mins

Teaching points:
 Students are placed in groups and scenarios are given to each group to present. Two
groups will demonstrate effective parenting characteristics and one group bad parenting
characteristics.
 Groups members are asked to express the effects of the parenting technique on the child.
(how would you feel? would you be happy or sad? would you be comfortable to speak
with your parents regarding any problems you may encounter?

METHOD
Teaching Strategy Student Activity Resources
From a bag students will Form a group based on the Colorful paper, black bag
randomly select a color coded color code selected.
paper. This will indicate
which group students are Create a short skit based on
assigned too. scenario given and express
the effects of the technique
Each group is given a used by the parent on the
scenario in which they need child.
to perform a short skit
displaying either effective or
ineffective parenting
strategies.

Students are asked to express

their feelings taking into
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account they were the child in

each situation.

SECTIONAL REVIEW: Based on the role play activity, students are asked to indicate which
parenting characteristics were display and the effects on the child Time allotted: 2 mins

CLOSURE: Recap of lesson – Hand-out given to students based on the areas covered in the
lesson Time allotted: 3 mins

FINAL EVALUATION – Work sheet Time allotted: 5mins

FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES/LESSON: Strategies for dealing with contemporary social issues

that influence Caribbean family life

TUTOR’S COMMENTS
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Social Studies
07/10/2019
EFFECTIVE PARENTING
Effective parenting is essential for the bringing of productive, respectful citizens.
Some important skills every parent should possess:
1) Disciplinary Skills - There are many methods of discipline which parents can use to teach and
guide children. Knowledge of these methods and ability to successfully choose the appropriate
method is central to a parent being a successful disciplinarian. Parents should also reward
children for good behaviour or their successes. Parents can implement the following:
 Set rules and regulations for the children
 Insist on the practice of proper behavior at all times (home and out of home)
 Praise children for their efforts
2) Communication Skills – Open communication is key to a healthy relationship between
parents and their children. Young children maybe unable to communicate or have limited
communication skills. Parents must therefore anticipate their needs and pay attention to their
child’s body language. Here are a few ideas on effective communication:
 Be clear about the message to be communicated
 Get feedback to ensure that the message communicated was understood.
 Communication lines need to be open – two way communication between parent and
child
3) Problem Solving Skills - A good parent is proactive and puts systems in place to prevent
problems before they occur. This is done by setting rules for the family members and constantly
enforcing them. When problems do arise parents can practice the following:
 Pros and cons of each solution
 Teach children to treat people how you would like to be treated
 Always communicate with each party involved and come up with a solution together
4) Socialization Skills – The success parents have in carrying out the function of socialization
depends on their ability to lead through example and direction. Parents must be clear in telling
children what is required of them in terms of behavior. The following strategies work well for
parents who need to be effective in the proper socialization of their children:
 Attitudes and values (respect, non-violence, truthfulness etc.) are much more “caught
than taught”. Parents therefore transfer these values to their children by being good role
models.
 Good parents reinforce values taught at home by involving the children in the activities of
the church, temple or mosque.
 Good parents possess the skill to discipline children and enforce appropriate sanctions to
infractions (breaking) of rules without fear or favour.
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5) Emotional/ Psychological Skills - Ability to show love, warmth and deal with emotional
issues. Parents who do not help children to deal with emotional challenges can inhibit (prevent)
their development. The children may look elsewhere for comfort in times of need. This could
lead a vulnerable child into dangerous situations such as illegal activities.

Scenario– Role Play – Guided Prompts

Scenario # 1: Your child came home

disappointed because he received a grade B on
his essay. As an effective parent, how you deal
with this?

Step 1: Select 2 persons (the parent & a child)

Step 2: Decide which parenting skills would be

ineffective parent use in this situation. (How
would the parent provide support to the child?)
Step 3: Based on the parenting skill decided in
Step 2, think about how the child would feel
(happy, sad, a sense of comfort, motivated,
angry?

Scenario # 2: While washing the dishes your

child broke a plate, how would you deal with
this by display ineffective parenting
techniques?

Step 1: Select someone to act the role of the

child and an ineffective parent

Step 2: Decide which parenting skills an

ineffective parent would use in this situation.
(How would the parent make the situation
worse for the child? What would the parent say
or do to the child? Would the parent be
abusive?)

Step 3: Based on the parenting skill decided in

Step 2, think about how the child would feel
(happy, sad, uncomfortable, like a failure,
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afraid of the parent, high or low self-esteem?

Scenario # 3: You are called into your child’s

school because he was caught stealing from
another child’s bag. How would you deal with
this by displaying effective parenting skills?

Step 1: Select 2 persons (the parent & a child)

Step 2: Decide which parenting skills an

effective parent would use in this situation.
(How would the parent provide support to the
child?, how would the parent discipline the
child in a responsible way that doesn’t cause
any form of abuse, Would the parent encourage
the child to apologise to the student and the
class?)

Step 3: Based on the parenting skills decided in

Step 2, think about how the child would feel
(happy, sad, a sense of comfort, motivated,
angry? understand his/her action was wrong
and should not be done again?
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Worksheet
Name:
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__ Class: __________ Date _____________

Answer each question

1.Based on the photos below indicate which

parenting characteristics are shown.

a _______________________________

b ________________________________

2. List 3 characteristics that effective parents

display.
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