ROLES OF PARENTS ON CHILD’S PERSONAL SECURITY
Subject : Security Education
Class : Primary 5
Term : Second Term
Week : Week 3
Topic :
ROLES OF PARENTS ON CHILD’S PERSONAL SECURITY
Behavioural Objectives : By the end of the lesson,
- Students will understand the various roles of parents in ensuring their child’s personal security.
- Students will be able to explain the significance of provision of basic needs, teaching of family values, encouragement, quality time, active listening, monitoring changes, health and well-being check-ins, and teaching of societal and moral values in child’s personal security.
- Students will be able to apply their understanding of these roles in real-life situations.
Previous Topic : AGENTS OF PERSONAL SECURITY
Entry Behaviour : The pupils can relate the importance of the parents, family members and other people in the community in respect to whom to report issues of security threats.
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
Content :
Child’s personal security refers to the measures and practices aimed at protecting the physical, emotional, and online well-being of a child. It encompasses a range of aspects, including personal safety from physical harm, protection from abuse and neglect, and safeguarding against online threats such as cyberbullying or exposure to inappropriate content. Personal security for children is crucial for their overall health and development, and is the responsibility of both parents and society.
- Supervision: Parents should supervise their child’s activities and ensure their safety in the physical world.
- Boundary Setting: Establishing boundaries and rules for the child’s behavior helps to keep them safe and secure.
- Monitoring: Monitoring their child’s online activity helps to prevent cyberbullying, sexting, and other online dangers.
- Education: Educating children on personal safety, such as stranger danger, safe walking and Internet usage, helps to keep them informed and prepared.
- Communication: Encouraging open communication with the child helps to build trust and create an environment where they feel comfortable discussing any concerns they may have.
- Support: Providing emotional support to the child helps them to cope with difficult situations and feel secure.
- Advocacy: Parents can advocate for their child’s safety by speaking up about any concerns or issues and advocating for change.
- Provision of Basic Needs: Parents are responsible for providing their children with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare to ensure their physical safety and well-being.
- Teaching of Family Values: Parents play a crucial role in instilling family values, such as respect, trust, and honesty, in their children, which help to build a secure and positive family environment.
- Encouragement and Positive Reinforcement: Parents can promote their children’s emotional security by offering encouragement, praise, and positive reinforcement, and avoiding criticism.
- Quality Time: Spending quality time with children, engaging in activities and having meaningful conversations, helps to strengthen their emotional bond with their parents and provide a sense of security.
- Active Listening: By actively listening to their children and being available to discuss their concerns, parents can foster a safe and supportive environment for their children to express themselves.
- Monitoring Changes: Regular monitoring of their children’s behavior and attitudes can help parents to identify any potential issues and provide appropriate support.
- Health and Well-Being Check-Ins: Asking questions about their children’s physical and mental health can help parents to stay informed about their well-being and identify any concerns.
- Teaching of Societal and Moral Values: Parents play a key role in teaching children the societal and moral values that help to promote their personal security and well-being.
Evaluation
- What is the most important role of parents in ensuring their child’s personal security? A. Providing food, shelter and clothing. B. Teaching moral values. C. Spending quality time with their children. D. Monitoring their child’s online activity.
- What is the significance of setting boundaries for children? A. To restrict their freedom. B. To ensure their safety. C. To prevent them from having fun. D. To make them feel unimportant.
- Why is it important for parents to educate their children about personal safety? A. To protect them from danger. B. To control their behavior. C. To discourage them from exploring new things. D. To make them afraid.
- What can parents do to support their children emotionally? A. Criticize them often. B. Spend quality time with them. C. Ignore their feelings. D. Yell at them when they are upset.
- What is the impact of active listening on children’s emotional security? A. It makes them feel unimportant. B. It helps them to build trust with their parents. C. It discourages them from expressing themselves. D. It makes them feel insecure.
- How can parents monitor their children’s well-being? A. By not paying attention to them. B. By criticizing them regularly. C. By asking questions about their physical and mental health. D. By ignoring their changes in behavior.
- What is the importance of family values in ensuring child’s personal security? A. It promotes a positive family environment. B. It discourages children from respecting their parents. C. It makes children feel unimportant. D. It prevents them from having strong family bonds.
- What is the role of parents in teaching children societal and moral values? A. To restrict their freedom. B. To ensure their personal security and well-being. C. To discourage them from learning new things. D. To make them feel unimportant.
- How can parents advocate for their child’s safety? A. By ignoring their concerns. B. By speaking up about any issues or concerns. C. By criticizing them often. D. By not paying attention to them.
- Why is quality time with children important for their emotional security? A. It strengthens their bond with their parents. B. It discourages them from expressing themselves. C. It makes them feel unimportant. D. It prevents them from having meaningful conversations
Lesson Presentation
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Start the lesson by asking the students to share their thoughts on the topic.
- Write down the students’ responses on the whiteboard.
- Clarify any misconceptions or misunderstandings.
- Provide a definition of child’s personal security.
Direct Instruction (20 minutes):
- Use the chart paper and markers to list the 8 roles of parents on child’s personal security.
- Briefly explain each role and give examples to illustrate.
- Engage the students in discussion by asking questions and inviting their thoughts on the topic.
Guided Practice (15 minutes):
- Distribute the multi-choice questions to the students.
- Ask the students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their answers.
- Encourage the students to ask questions if they are unsure of any answers.
Independent Practice (10 minutes):
- Ask the students to complete the multi-choice questions individually.
Closure (5 minutes):
- Collect the students’ answers and go over the correct answers with the class.
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Encourage the students to share their thoughts on the topic.
Assessment:
- Observe the students’ participation in class discussions and their answers to the multi-choice questions to evaluate their understanding of the topic.
Extension:
- Encourage students to research and share examples of parents who have played an important role in ensuring their child’s personal security.
Weekly Assessment: Please answer all questions.
- What is the definition of being free from harm or danger at home, in school, or anywhere you are? A. Security B. Insecurity C. Safety
- Is it true or false that when you’re at home with locked doors or gates, you feel free, safe, and relaxed? A. True B. False C. Both
- What is the state of not feeling safe or free from danger? A. Security B. Insecurity C. Safety
- What is an extra precaution taken to ensure personal safety at all times? A. Personal Insecurity B. Stranger C. Personal Security
- Which of the following is not an agent of security? A. Parent B. Vigilant C. Stranger
- Which of the following is an agent of personal security? A. Parent B. Stranger C. Both
- Is it true or false that irresponsible parents expose their children to personal insecurity? A. True B. False C. Both
- Which of the following is not a role of parents in ensuring their child’s personal security? A. Talking to a stranger B. Talking to parents C. Talking to the police
- State two roles of parents in ensuring their child’s personal security.
- State two roles of parents in ensuring their child’s personal security.