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• JUNIOR SCHOOL LOP SYLLABUS • SECONDARY SCHOOL ORDINARY LOP SYLLABUS • SECONDARY SCHOOL ADVANCED LOP SYLLABUS ZIMBABWE MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION LIFE SKILLS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME Curriculum Development and Technical Services P. O. BOX MP 133 Mount Pleasant Harare © All Rights Reserved 2015

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Page 1: LIFE SKILLS ORIENTATION PROGRAMME - revision.co.zw · Life Skills Orientation Programme Syllabus, Grade 7, Form 4 and Form 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Ministry of Primary and Secondary

• JUNIORSCHOOLLOPSYLLABUS• SECONDARYSCHOOLORDINARYLOPSYLLABUS• SECONDARYSCHOOLADVANCEDLOPSYLLABUS

ZIMBABWE

MINISTRYOFPRIMARYANDSECONDARYEDUCATION

LIFESKILLSORIENTATIONPROGRAMME

CurriculumDevelopmentandTechnicalServicesP.O.BOXMP133MountPleasant

Harare

© All Rights Reserved2015

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Life Skills Orientation Programme Syllabus, Grade 7, Form 4 and Form 6

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to acknowledge the following for their valued contribution in the production of this syllabus:

• The Life-skills Orientation Programme Syllabus National Panel • Representatives from:

- Scripture Union Zimbabwe (SU)- Zimbabwe Parks and Wild Life Management Authority (ZPWLMA)- Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)- Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)- United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)- UnitedNationsEducationalScientificandCulturalOrganisation(UNESCO)- Laying Solid Foundations (LASOF)

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.................................................................................................................i

CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................ii

1.0PREAMBLE................................................................................................................................1

2.0PRESENTATIONOFTHESYLLABUS....................................................................................1

3.0AIMS............................................................................................................................................2

4.0OBJECTIVES..............................................................................................................................2

5.0METHODOLOGYANDTIMEALLOCATION..............................................................................2

6.0SYLLABUSTOPICS..................................................................................................................3

7.0SCOPEANDSEQUENCE..........................................................................................................4

8.0COMPTENCYMATRIX...............................................................................................................6

JUNIORSCHOOLGRADE7...........................................................................................................6

SECONDARYSCHOOLORDINARYLEVELFORM4....................................................................12

SECONDARYSCHOOLADVANCEDLEVELFORM6...................................................................18

9.0SCHEMEOFASSESSMENT.....................................................................................................24

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1.0PREAMBLE

1.1Introduction

The Life-skills Orientation is an out-of-school programme covering the Junior School (Grade 7), Secondary Sschool Ordinary Level (Form 4) and Secondary School Advanced Level (Form 6) education. The syllabus covers activities that enhance life-skills and has thematic links to other learning areas across the curriculum. The skills include:

• relating• caring• giving• thinking• working• managing.

This syllabus is facilitating the learner to become a patri-otic and a responsible citizen. It promotes Zimbabwean identity, norms and values through the inclusion of Life-skills, volunteerism, exposure to work and outward bound activities. The programme contributes towards the development of Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu through nurturing of important virtues of life such as punctuality, commit-ment, honesty, empathy, resilience and perseverance.

1.2Rationale

The Life-skills Orientation Programme creates synergies between schools, communities and enterprise (industry). Learners are given opportunities to relate theory to practice, and practice to theory in a diligence continuum of dialogue on practice thus bridging the gap between classroom knowledge and practical life. It also encom-passes relationships between learners and their commu-nity. The Life-skills Orientation Programme moulds the character of the learners. It is the foundation of important virtues for life; linking academic achievement, businesses development, self reliance and employment.

The Life-skills Orientation Programme is designed to provide the following practical lifeskills:

• Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving• Collaborationandleadingwithinfluence• Agilityandadaptability• Takinginitiativeandbeingenterprising• Effectiveoralandwrittencommunicationskills• Capabilitytoaccessandanalyseinformation

1.3SummaryofContent

This syllabus will cover theory, practical and problem solving activities in areas such as:

• Identityandpatriotism• Leadership• Health• Environmentalissues• Rightsandresponsibilities• Enterpriseandvolunteerism• Maintenanceskills

1.4Assumptions

The syllabus assumes that learners have knowledge of:

• businessesopportunities;• personalidentity;• communicationskills;• interpersonalskills;• independentdailylivingskills;• experiencedpeerpressure;• Sciences,HumanitiesandTechnicalLearning

Areas;• localenvironment;

1.5Cross-cuttingthemes

• Genderroles• Children’srightsandresponsibilities• Disastermanagement• Healthissues• Heritage• ConstitutionofZimbabwe• Financialliteracy• Environmentalissues• Informationtechnology

2.0PRESENTATIONOFTHESYLLABUS2.1 The Life-skills Orientation Programme is presented as a single document which covers:

• JuniorSchool(Grade7)• SecondarySchoolOrdinaryLevel(Form4)• SecondarySchoolAdvancedLevel(Form6)2..2 All levels have the same topics that are spiral in

nature.

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3.0AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

3.1 Guide learners to achieve their full physical, intellectual, personal, emotional and social abilities

3.2 develop a spirit of national consciousness, identity and patriotism through acquiring skills and interacting with the environment

3.3 promote personal development anchored on Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu in all facets of life

3.4 develop learners’ skills to respond to challeng-es and play an active and responsible role in society

3.5 enable learners to exercise their constitutional rights and responsibilities while respecting the rights of others

3.6 guide learners to make informed and responsi-ble decisions about their health, environment, learning area choices, further studies and busi-nesses

4.0OBJECTIVES

On completion of each level of the Life-skills Orientation Programme learners should have:

4.1 exhibit Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu which will help them to interact meaningfully with others in society

4.2 apply the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to manage their environment

4.3 familiarise themselves with the world of work through work related learning leading to the selection of businesses that match their incli-nations

4.4 develop critical thinking, individual initiative, interpersonal, enquiring and problem solving skills

4.5 develop an awareness of children’s rights and their responsibilities

4.6 practice health habits that will prepare them for responsible family, community, national, regional and global life

4.7 demonstrate patriotism, volunteerism and cele-bration of human diversity

5.0METHODOLOGYANDTIMEALLOCATION

5.1 Methodology

A spiral approach is adopted, beginning with the learner’s immediate environment, broadening to an explorationofhis/herwidercommunityandfinallyextending to the wider world. Learners need to develop appropriate Life-skills through active participation in planned activities. Effective development of life skills depends upon the use of participatory methods. These include the following:

(a) Exposure to enterprise environments(b) Edu-tour targeting historical and heritage sites (c) Engagement in volunteerism(d) Outbound programming(e) Carrying out research(f) E-learning (g) Role playing(h)Dramatization(i) Group work(j) Simulation(k) Question and answer(l) Participation in the institutions and community

activities in areas such as hospitals, red-cross and junior calls, uniformed services and parliament.

(m) Under study

5.2TimeAllocation

This is an out-of-school programme

For adequate coverage of the syllabus, the following allocation is advised.

Junior School (Grade 7): 6 weeks (Mid October to 1st weekofDecember)Secondarey School Ordinary Level (Form 4): 2 months (End of November to end of January)Secondary School Advanced Level (Form 6): 2 months (End of November to end of January)

Junior School Level at least one (1) educational tourSecondary School Ordinary Level at least two (2) educational toursSeconary School Advanced Level at least two (2) educational tours.Learners participate in sport festivals in line with the

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Schools Annual Sport Science and Arts Festivals (SASSAF) concept. The sport festivals are done at school, cluster, district, provincial and national levels when learners are on holiday.

6.0SYLLABUSTOPICS

6.1 Identity and patriotism6.2 Leadership 6.3 Health6.4 Environmental issues6.5 Rights and responsibilities6.6 Enterprise and volunteerism6.7 Maintenance skills

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10

TOPIC

OBJE

CTIVE

SLe

arne

rswillbeableto

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NT

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wledg

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11

TOPIC

OBJE

CTIVE

SLe

arne

rswillbeableto

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NT

(kno

wledg

e,skillsand

attitud

es)

SUGGES

TEDLEA

RNING

ACTIVITIES

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GGES

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LEAR

NING

RES

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sitin

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pla

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12

TOPIC

OBJE

CTIVE

SLe

arne

rswillbeableto

:UNITCONTE

NT

(kno

wledg

e,skillsand

attitud

es)

SUGGES

TEDLEA

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ACTIVITIES

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LEAR

NING

RES

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14

LEAD

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15

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9.0SCHEMEOFASSESSMENTThe syllabus scheme of assessment is grounded on the principle of inclusivity. Arrangements, accommodations and modificationsmustbevisibleincontinuousassessmentbearinginmindcandidateswithspecialneeds.

9.1ASSESSMENTOBJECTIVES

On completion of each Life-skills Orientation Programme learners should be able to:

9.1.1discussthesignificanceofUnhu/Ubuntu/VumunhuintheLife-skillsOrientationProgramme9.1.2 participate in all Life-skills related activities without fear of being judged or labelled 9.1.3demonstrateself-confidence,Self-management,Self-esteem,Character,Self-discipline9.1.4 listen and respond sensitively to questions, suggestions and criticism9.1.5 demonstrate skills in creativity, decision-making and problem solving 9.1.6 communicate clearly and effectively 9.1.7 demonstrate competencies acquired in work related learning9.1.8showtheabilitytomanageconflict,environmentandhealth9.1.9 demonstrate patriotism, volunteerism and acceptance of human diversity9.1.10 demonstrate an awareness of children’s rights and responsibilities9.1.11 evaluate the contribution of physical exercises, diet for a healthy life style

The Life-skills Orientation Programme will be assessed through continuous assessment. This will be in the form of profiling.Learnersareexpectedtorecordworkcoveredasevidence.Alearnerisexpectedtoacquire,developanddemonstrate skills in the areas shown in the Assessment model.

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Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu SkillsSelf-management, Self-esteem, Character, Self-discipline

RELATING SKILLSCommunication,Cooperation,Conflictmanagement,Acceptingdifferences

CARING SKILLSSharing, Empathy, Concern for others, nurturing relationships, Patriotism

GIVING SKILLSVolunteering, Responsible citizenship

THINKINGSKILLSDecisionmaking,Criticalthinking,Learningtolearn,Problemsolving

WORKING SKILLSTeamwork, Self-motivation, Marketable skills, Initiative and enterprise, Technological

skillsMANAGING SKILLS

Leadership,resilience,keepingrecords,Goalsetting,Planning,Disastermanagement, Wise use of resources

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