Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Leadership
Topic: How Leaders Are Chosen In The Locality
Content: Ways leaders are chosen
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Identify and list at least three ways leaders are chosen in their locality.
- Affective domain: Express the importance of fair and just leadership selection.
- Psychomotor domain: Role-play a simple election process.
- Social domain: Collaborate in group discussions about leadership roles in their community.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from mikecardus.com – Selection of leaders
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Chart paper and markers
- Pictures of different types of leaders
- Ballot box and mock voting materials
- Flashcards with keywords
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how leaders are chosen in the locality is crucial for young students to appreciate the importance of participation in civic activities and the value of democracy and fair leadership in their community.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of what leadership means and the roles leaders play in a community, as covered in the previous lesson on Leadership.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: How Leaders Are Chosen In The Locality
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction) | 5 mins | Interactive | Questioning | Ask pupils if they know how leaders are chosen and discuss briefly. | Respond to questions and share their ideas. | Pupils connect prior knowledge of leadership to new content. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Lecture | Visual aids | Explain different ways leaders are chosen using chart paper and pictures. | Listen and observe the visual aids. | Understanding of different methods of choosing leaders. |
| Step 3: Group Activity | 10 mins | Group work | Role-playing | Organize a mock election and assign roles. | Participate in the mock election. | Practical experience of an election process. |
| Step 4: Discussion | 5 mins | Discussion | Group discussion | Lead a discussion on the importance of fair leadership selection. | Engage in group discussion. | Recognition of fairness and justice in leadership selection. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Direct instruction | Note-taking | Dictate the classroom note for pupils to copy. | Copy the note in their exercise books. | Reinforcement of key points learned. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Questioning | Oral questioning | Ask questions to assess understanding. | Answer questions verbally. | Assessment of comprehension and recall. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Recap | Summarize the lesson and highlight key points. | Listen to the summary. | Consolidation of the day’s learning. |
Classroom Note:
How Leaders Are Chosen In The Locality
Leaders are chosen in different ways to lead and make decisions in our community. Below are five ways leaders are chosen:
- Election – People vote to choose their leaders.
- Appointment – Leaders are selected by a higher authority or officials.
- Inheritance – Leadership is passed down through family lines.
- Consensus – Leaders are chosen through agreement by community members.
- Lottery – Leaders are selected randomly, often used in ancient practices.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name two ways leaders can be chosen in the locality.
- Explain why fair elections are important.
- Role-play a simple election with classmates.
- Discuss in groups why different methods are used to choose leaders.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
