Types Of National Honours Awards, MON and CON for Primary 6

Class: primary Six
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Definition Of National Honours Awards
Topic: TYPES OF NATIONAL HONOURS AWARDS: MON & CON
Content/Learning Area: Description of the meaning of MON & CON, with examples of awardees in Nigeria
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain:

1. Define the meaning of MON (member of the Order of the Niger) and CON (Commander of the Order of the niger).

• Affective Domain:

1. Appreciate the importance of recognizing outstanding Nigerians with honours.

• Psychomotor Domain:

1. Identify notable Nigerians who have received the MON & CON awards.

• Social Domain:

1. Discuss how receiving these awards promotes patriotism and dedication to national service.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Data from Nairaland – Some Nigerian National Honours And Their Meanings – Education
• Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

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

• Pictures or posters of MON & CON medals.
• List of Nigerian national honours recipients.
• National Honours Act pamphlets.
• Chalkboard and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding national honours helps pupils appreciate dedication to national service and inspires them to contribute to their nation’s advancement.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the concept of national symbols and prominent Nigerian figures.

Lesson Content

Types Of National honours Awards: MON & CON

Different national honours awards recognize citizens’ contributions. Two key awards are MON and CON.

The following are the descriptions of MON and CON:

1. MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) is for contributions to Nigeria’s development in areas like business, education, and public service.
2. CON (Commander of the Order of the Niger) is a higher honor for even greater achievements and contributions.

Examples of MON & CON Awardees

National honours are awarded to deserving citizens who have made significant contributions to the country.

Examples are:

1. MON: Chimamanda ngozi Adichie (writer), Innocent Idibia (2Baba, musician), Kanayo O. Kanayo (actor).
2. CON: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (economist), Aliko Dangote (businessman), Mike Adenuga (businessman).

MON and CON in the National Honours Order

MON means Member of the Order of the Niger, while CON means Commander of the Order of the Niger. They are ranks within the Order of the Niger, and Commander ranks above Member.

National honours recognise distinguished service, but pupils should verify current recipients and award notices from official records. The letters after a person’s name represent the honour; they are not an elected office.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Question & Answer, Note-taking.

Instructional procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils to name famous Nigerians and if they’ve heard about national awards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning names of famous Nigerians.

Step 2: Definition of MON & CON

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) and CON (commander of the order of the Niger).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and take notes on the definitions.

step 3: Examples of MON & CON Awardees

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists examples of notable awardees in Nigeria (e.g., Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Aliko Dangote).
Pupils’ Activity: pupils mention more famous awardees they might know.

Step 4: Importance of National Honours

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks why national honours are crucial and leads a discussion.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their thoughts and discuss.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to copy notes into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write down the important points in their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: oral Evaluation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks questions to check pupils’ understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the evaluation questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

1. Define the meaning of MON (member of the Order of the Niger) and CON (Commander of the Order of the niger).
2. Identify notable Nigerians who have received the MON & CON awards.

Step 7: conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson and links it to the next topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s summary.

Lesson Keywords

• MON – Member of the Order of the Niger, a Nigerian national honor.
• CON – Commander of the order of the Niger, a higher-level Nigerian national honour.
• National Honours – Awards given to recognize significant contributions to Nigeria.
• Awardees – Individuals who have received national honours.
• Patriotism – Love for and dedication to one’s country.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. What is the full meaning of MON and CON?
2. Mention one person who has received the MON award in Nigeria.
3. Why are national honours important?
4. Mention one famous nigerian who received the CON award.
5. How do national honours encourage patriotism?

Assignment/Homework

1. Research and list three additional Nigerians who have received the MON award.
2. Write a short paragraph explaining why you think national honours are critically important for a country.
3. Find out what contributions one of the CON awardees has made to Nigeria.

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide simplified explanations and one-on-one support. Use visual aids to illustrate the concepts.
• For advanced learners: Encourage further research on national honours recipients and their contributions.Assign them to lead group discussions.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use pictures and videos of award ceremonies.Incorporate role-playing activities where pupils act as award recipients and presenters.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to provide real-life examples of awardees and their contributions to make the lesson more engaging. Encourage pupils to aspire to contribute positively to nigeria.