UAE Grade 9 Life Skills

This course equips students with essential life skills, focusing on moral education, health and well-being, and social responsibility. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of these skills through activities and projects.

Moral Education

Moral education is a core component, fostering universal values like fairness, caring, honesty, resilience, tolerance, and respect. The curriculum explores multifaceted issues such as trade, mental health, and resource distribution. It encourages critical thinking, informed ethical decision-making, and responsible citizenship, both locally and globally.

Key aspects of moral education include:

• Respect: Self-respect is emphasized as the foundation for respecting others. Empathy and sympathy are introduced as crucial for building positive relationships. Tolerance and acceptance of others, regardless of differences, are promoted.
• Equality: The curriculum explores the concept of equality in society, addressing issues like equal opportunities and equal outcomes. It examines fairness in distribution, ensuring everyone receives resources according to their needs.
• Moral Rules and Responsibilities: Students learn to identify and classify moral rules (e.g., honesty, keeping promises). They explore the meaning of community and the importance of belonging. The concept of responsibility towards oneself, family, and community is emphasized.
• Global Ethics: The curriculum introduces global ethical challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction. It encourages students to explore solutions through individual and collective action. The UAE's role in international relations and organizations is also examined.

Health and Well-being

The curriculum promotes physical and mental well-being, covering topics such as managing stress, using calming strategies, coping with sadness and grief, expressing feelings, and using positive self-talk. It also explores issues like financial literacy, addiction awareness, and physical health.

Activities

The curriculum uses various activities to reinforce learning, including:

• Discussions and Debates: Students engage in open discussions and debates on ethical issues, encouraging critical thinking and moral reasoning.
• Group Work: Inclusive group work is emphasized, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Action Projects: Students undertake action projects, applying their knowledge and skills to real-world situations. This might involve community service, awareness campaigns, or supporting those in need.
• Role-Playing: Role-playing activities help students develop empathy and practice appropriate responses to various social situations.

This curriculum aims to develop well-rounded individuals equipped with the skills and values necessary to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.