- Class: Primary 2
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 8
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: How Political Parties Are Formed
- Topic: Problems Created By Bad Political Leaders
- Content: Problems caused by bad political leaders, the causes of the problems.
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and list problems caused by bad political leaders.
- Affective Domain: Express feelings about the impact of bad political leaders on their community.
- Psychomotor Domain: Illustrate problems caused by bad political leaders through drawings.
- Social Domain: Discuss the causes of these problems in small groups.
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 Sabinet African Journals – Political Leadership, Corruption, and Insecurity in Nigeria
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Chart papers
- Markers
- Flashcards
- Relevant Textbook
- Whiteboard and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the problems created by bad political leaders helps pupils recognize the importance of good leadership and encourages them to aspire to be responsible and ethical leaders in the future.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have learned about how political parties are formed and have a basic understanding of political systems.
Learning Area:
Problems Created By Bad Political Leaders
Instructional Procedures:
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 | 5 mins | Interactive Lecture | Question and Answer | Explain the topic and ask pupils what they think bad political leaders do. | Respond to questions and share their thoughts. | Pupils understand the focus of the lesson. |
| Step 2: Problems Caused by Bad Political Leaders | 10 mins | Discussion | Brainstorming | Discuss and list problems caused by bad political leaders. | Participate in the discussion and take notes. | Pupils can identify and list the problems. |
| Step 3: Causes of These Problems | 10 mins | Guided Discussion | Concept Mapping | Explain the causes of the problems listed. | Draw concept maps showing the causes of problems. | Pupils understand the causes of problems created by bad leaders. |
| Step 4: Group Activity | 5 mins | Group Work | Collaborative Learning | Organize pupils into small groups to discuss problems and their causes. | Work in groups to discuss and present their findings. | Pupils enhance social and collaborative skills. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Individual Learning | Instruct pupils to write down the key points discussed. | Write notes in their exercise books. | Pupils consolidate their understanding through note-taking. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral Questioning | Interactive Questioning | Ask questions to evaluate pupils’ understanding of the lesson. | Answer questions based on the lesson. | Pupils demonstrate their understanding of the topic. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Recap and Reinforcement | Summarize the key points of the lesson. | Listen and ask any final questions. | Pupils recall the main ideas and have a chance to clarify doubts. |
Lesson Content:
Problems Caused By Bad Political Leaders
Bad political leaders can create many problems in our society. These problems can affect everyone and make our lives difficult. Some problems caused by bad political leaders are:
- Corruption: Bad leaders often take money meant for public use and use it for themselves.
- Poor Infrastructure: When leaders do not manage resources well, roads, schools, and hospitals become poor.
- Unemployment: Bad leaders may not create enough jobs, making it hard for people to find work.
- Insecurity: Without good leadership, there can be more crime and less safety.
- Economic Problems: Bad decisions by leaders can make the country’s economy weak.
Causes of These Problems:
- Greed: Leaders who are greedy may take more than their fair share.
- Lack of Planning: When leaders do not plan well, resources are wasted.
- Nepotism: Hiring friends and family instead of qualified people can lead to poor service.
- Lack of Accountability: When leaders are not held responsible for their actions, they may continue to act badly.
- Ignorance: Leaders who do not understand their roles or issues may make poor decisions.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List three problems caused by bad political leaders.
- Explain one cause of these problems.
- Draw a picture showing one problem caused by bad political leaders.
- Discuss with your group how bad political leaders affect your community.
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!
