Management in Living: Content, Competencies, and Curriculum Guide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Management in Living

2. Content Areas Breakdown

   • 1. Management Principles & Resource Management

   • 2. Family Life Education

   • 3. Housing and Housing Management

   • 4. Financial Management & Consumer Education

3. Table of Specifications

4. Key Takeaways

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Introduction

Management in Living equips learners with essential life skills across four core disciplines:

1. Management Principles & Resource Management

2. Family Life Education

3. Housing and Housing Management

4. Financial Management & Consumer Education

This guide breaks down competencies, descriptive statements, and assessment focus for each area.

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Content Areas Breakdown

1. Management Principles and Resource Management

Competencies:

• Understand management concepts (needs, values, goals).

• Apply decision-making processes (steps, choices).

• Use management processes (planning, implementation, evaluation).

• Manage resources (time, energy, classification).

Key Topics: ✔ Scope of management ✔ Motivators (needs, values, standards) ✔ Decision-making vs. choices ✔ Resource types and characteristics

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2. Family Life Education

Competencies:

• Adolescent reproductive health (hygiene, consequences of growth).

• Family structures (types, roles, life cycle).

• Marriage (purposes, partner selection, types in Ghana).

• Family conflict resolution (causes, effects, management).

Key Topics: ✔ Adolescence vs. adolescent ✔ Functions of the family ✔ Marriage benefits and factors ✔ Crisis management strategies

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3. Housing and Housing Management

Competencies:

• Housing concepts (designs, regulations).

• Acquiring a house (factors influencing choice).

• Housing environment (utilities, ventilation, sanitation).

Key Topics: ✔ Types of house designs ✔ Home furnishing and maintenance ✔ First aid for household accidents ✔ Sanitation and prevention

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4. Financial Management & Consumer Education

Competencies:

• Income & budgeting (family income classification).

• Financial security (savings, insurance, credit).

• Consumer rights (protection agencies, advertising).

Key Topics: ✔ Budgeting and retirement planning ✔ Advantages/disadvantages of credit ✔ Roles of the FDA, Ghana Standards Authority ✔ Advertising media and impacts

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Table of Specifications

Assessment Weighting Across Cognitive Levels:

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Key Takeaways

• Highest weightings: Housing Management (27%) and Family Life (22%).

• Critical thinking (Levels 3 & 4) dominates 60% of assessments.

• Practical application is emphasized in Financial Management and Housing.

Tips for Learners:

• Use case studies for decision-making and conflict resolution.

• Practice budgeting simulations for financial literacy.

• Explore Ghana’s housing regulations for real-world context.

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