Lesson Note on Consumer Health Care Services: Types and Examples in Nigeria for SS 2

Class: Senior Secondary School 2 (SS2 / SSS2)
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 9
Age: 16 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Health Education
Curriculum Theme: Health
Previous Lesson: Consumer Choice: Factors Influencing Products and Services.
Topic: CONSUMER HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Subject Matter: Meaning of health care services (services that prevent, diagnose and treat illness), types of health care services (traditional medicine, orthodox medicine, alternative methods of healing like acupuncture, yoga, faith health)

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Define health care services.
• Identify different types of health care services in Nigeria.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the importance of various health care services.
• Show interest in learning about different health care options.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Classify health care services into their appropriate categories.
• Participate actively in discussions about local health care facilities.

Social Domain:

• Collaborate with peers to discuss findings from observations of health care services.
• Share information about available health care services in their community.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• Senior Secondary Schools Education Curriculum
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Essential Health Education for Senior Secondary Schools 2

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• CDs
• Posters
• Charts showing different types of health care facilities

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the various health care services available to them. It enables them to make informed choices about their health and how to access appropriate medical attention when needed.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of health, illness, and local community services.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

CONSUMER HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Meaning of Health Care Services

Health care services refer to the organized provision of medical care to individuals or communities. These services are designed to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses, injuries, and other physical or mental impairments, promoting overall well-being.

Types of Health Care Services

The following are common types of health care services available:

• Traditional Medicine: This involves health practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs incorporating plant, animal, and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques, and exercises applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose, and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being. Examples include herbalism, bone setting, and traditional birth attendants.
• Orthodox Medicine: Also known as conventional or Western medicine, this is the dominant form of healthcare globally. It involves the use of scientifically proven methods, drugs, and surgical procedures for diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases. It is practiced by medical doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals in hospitals and clinics.
• Alternative Methods of Healing: These are diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. They are often used alongside or instead of conventional treatments. Examples include:
  • Acupuncture: A traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing.
  • Yoga: A physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India, involving breathing exercises, meditation, and body postures. It is often used for stress reduction and physical flexibility.
  • Faith Healing: A method of healing based on religious belief, often through prayer and spiritual intervention, rather than conventional medical treatment.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to mention any health facility they know in their community.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning various health facilities like hospitals, clinics, and chemist shops.
Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge related to health facilities.

Step 2: Meaning of Health Care Services

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of health care services as services that prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses, using examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and define health care services in their own words.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the fundamental concept of health care services.

Step 3: Types of Health Care Services – Traditional Medicine

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elucidation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces traditional medicine as a type of health care service and discusses its characteristics and examples such as herbalists and bone setters.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions, and identify examples of traditional health care practitioners in their locality.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about traditional medicine as a health care option.

Step 4: Types of Health Care Services – Orthodox Medicine

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains orthodox medicine, highlighting its scientific basis and common facilities like hospitals and clinics, using charts or posters.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the charts, listen to the explanation, and contribute to the discussion on orthodox medicine.
Learning Point: Pupils understand orthodox medicine and its role.

Step 5: Types of Health Care Services – Alternative Methods of Healing

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Categorization/Examples
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces alternative methods of healing such as acupuncture, yoga, and faith healing, providing brief descriptions for each.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and give examples of alternative healing practices they might know or have heard about.
Learning Point: Pupils are exposed to various alternative healing methods.

Step 6: Field Trip Preparation/Discussion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Organization/Guidance
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils on how to observe and report findings from a potential field trip to health care facilities in their locality.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils ask questions about the field trip and discuss what they expect to observe.
Learning Point: Pupils prepare for practical observation of health care services.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What are health care services?
2. Mention three types of health care services.
3. Give two examples of traditional medicine.
4. List two examples of alternative methods of healing.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and assigns pupils to research more on the benefits and risks of each health care service.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for further study.

Lesson Keywords

• Health care services – Organized provision of medical care to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses.
• Traditional medicine – Health practices based on indigenous knowledge, often using natural remedies.
• Orthodox medicine – Conventional, scientifically proven medical treatments.
• Alternative healing – Non-conventional health practices such as acupuncture, yoga, and faith healing.
• Acupuncture – Traditional Chinese therapy using needles for healing.
• Yoga – Physical and mental practice for well-being.
• Faith healing – Healing through spiritual or religious belief.

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to research specific details about each health care service. For those who need more support, the teacher will provide simplified explanations and visual aids, ensuring they understand the basic definitions and types of services.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure to use relevant visual aids like charts and pictures to illustrate the different health care services. Encourage pupils to share their experiences or observations of health care facilities in their community. The field trip mentioned should be planned and executed with proper school authorization and supervision.