Child Security Against Sexual Assault for Primary 6

Class: Primary Six
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Protection Against Child Abuse And Harassment
Topic: Child Security against Sexual Assault
Content/Learning Area: Sexual abuses and harassment of a boy or girl child
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Cognitive Domain:

– Define sexual assault and identify four different kinds of sexual abuses children might encounter at home, school, and neighbourhood.

• Affective Domain:

– Show concern for personal safety by demonstrating an understanding of why it is important to speak up when feeling unsafe.

• Psychomotor Domain:

– Role-play situations where they can report any form of abuse to a trusted adult.

• Social Domain:

– cooperate with classmates during group discussions on ways to prevent and protect themselves from sexual assault.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Facts from Child Mind Institute – 10 Ways to Teach Children to Speak Up About Sexual Abuse
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• Flashcards with scenarios of different types of abuse
• Chart showing contact details for trusted adults and child help services
• Videos on child protection
• board and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves from sexual assault. Understanding different forms of abuse and knowing how to report them empowers children and promotes their safety.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will begin by asking pupils if they know what it means to be safe and what could make them feel unsafe.A brief discussion will follow, leading into the lesson’s topic.

Lesson Content

Child Security Against Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual behavior directed at a child. some kinds of sexual abuses children might encounter include:

Examples of sexual abuses children might encounter at home, school, and neighborhood are:

1. Homosexuality: This involves an adult of the same gender trying to engage in inappropriate sexual acts with a child.
2. Forceful Sex (Rape): This happens when someone forces a child into sexual acts against their will.
3. Inappropriate Touching: When an adult or even another child touches a child’s private parts without their permission.
4. Indecent Exposure: When an adult shows private parts or inappropriate images to a child to arouse sexual feelings.
5. Sexual harassment: This involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
6. Cyberbullying: This involves using electronic dialog to bully or harass a child with sexual content or threats.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Direct instruction, Role-playing, Group Activity, Note-taking.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction (The Teaching Skill for this step MUST be “Set Induction”)

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils if they know what sexual abuse means and where it might occur.Pupils’ Activity: Pupils will share what they understand by sexual abuse.

Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts

Time: 10 mins
Teaching skill: Direct Instruction
Teacher’s Activity: Define sexual assault and explain types of abuses like forceful sex, homosexuality, and inappropriate touching.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and observe as the teacher explains.

Step 3: Presentation/Guided Practice

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Interactive Session
Teacher’s Activity: Demonstrate how to report abuse, using trusted adults and organizations like Child Help Services.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils will role-play situations of reporting abuse.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Activity
Teacher’s Activity: Led a discussion on how to avoid unsafe situations and how to say “No.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss ways to protect themselves in groups.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Note Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Instruct pupils to write down critically important points on child security and abuse prevention.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy critically important notes into their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/review

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Oral Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask questions related to types of abuse and prevention.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions to test their knowledge.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against abuse.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s summary of the lesson.

Lesson Keywords

• Sexual Assault – Any form of unwanted sexual behavior directed at a child.
• Inappropriate Touching – Touching a child’s private parts without their permission.
• Trusted Adult – A responsible adult a child can confide in.
• Child Protection – Measures taken to ensure a child’s safety and well-being.
• Reporting Abuse – the act of informing authorities or trusted adults about abuse.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Define sexual assault.
2. List four types of sexual abuse children might face.
3. Name three trusted adults you can report sexual abuse to.
4. Explain one way to protect yourself from sexual abuse.
5. Why is it important to speak up when you feel unsafe?

Assignment/Homework

1. Write a short paragraph on what you would do if someone tried to touch you inappropriately.
2. List five trusted adults you can talk to if you feel unsafe.
3. Research and write down the contact data for a child protection agency in Nigeria.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and use simpler language.
• For advanced learners: Research additional information on child protection and present their findings to the class.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: use visual aids, audio recordings, and role-playing activities to cater to different learning styles.

note for Teachers

Ensure a safe and supportive surroundings for pupils to discuss sensitive topics. Be prepared to provide additional support and resources for pupils who may have experienced abuse. Emphasize the importance of confidentiality and reporting procedures.