Class: Primary Three
Term: First Term
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Rights and Duties to the Nation
Topic: Democratic Practices
Content/Learning Area: What is Democracy?,Political Parties in Nigeria,Roles of Political Parties
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson,pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain:
- Define democracy.
- List four political parties in Nigeria.
- Psychomotor Domain:
- Actively participate in class discussions.
- Write down key terms and definitions.
- Affective Domain:
- Show interest in learning about democratic practices.
- Value the importance of political parties in a democracy.
- Social Domain:
- Work cooperatively with peers.
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Relevant Textbooks
- All Progressives Congress (APC)
- People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
- Social Democratic Party (SDP)
- Labour Party (LP)
- All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)
- Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)
- National concious Party (NCP)
- Accord Party
- African Democratic Congress (ADC)
- young Progressives Party (YPP)
- making laws
- Representing people’s opinions
- Creating policies
- organizing elections
- Monitoring government activities
- Promoting public participation
- Providing a platform for political participation
- Educating the public on vital issues
- Recruiting and training political leaders
- Holding the government accountable
- Democracy – A system of government where citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body.
- Political Party – An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to public office.
- Election – A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.
- Citizen – A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth,either native or naturalized.
- Policy – A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
- What is democracy?
- Name one political party in Nigeria.
- What are two roles of political parties?
- How do political parties help people participate in government?
- Why is it critically important to have different political parties in a democracy?
- Research and write about a political party of your choice.
- List five importance of democracy.
- Mention three ways citizens can participate in a democracy.
- For slower learners: The teacher will provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
- For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to research additional political parties and their roles.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.
Reference Materials
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and relevant textbooks.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding democratic practices is crucial for responsible citizenship. This lesson lays the foundation for future learning about government and civic participation.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
The teacher will start by asking pupils what thay know about choosing leaders and making decisions as a group. A brief discussion will follow, leading into the topic of democracy.
Lesson Content
Democratic Practices
Democratic Practices are the ways people participate in a democracy. A democracy is a government where people choose leaders and make decisions.
What is Democracy?
Democracy is a system where people have the power to choose leaders and make decisions. It’s based on the idea that everyone is equal and has the right to participate in government.
Political Parties in Nigeria
Political parties are organized groups of people with similar political aims and opinions, that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to public office. Examples are:
Roles of Political Parties
Political parties play a crucial role in shaping political discourse, influencing policy-making, and fostering citizen engagement in the democratic process. They are:
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion,Question and Answer,and Clarification.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
step 1: Introduction
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils what they know about choosing leaders and making decisions as a group.
Pupils’ Activity: Share their ideas and participate in a brief discussion.
Step 2: Explanation of Key Concepts
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Define democracy and explain its key features.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.
Step 3: Examples of Political Parties and Their roles
Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Provide examples of political parties in Nigeria and explain their roles.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in a guided practice activity, listing political parties and their roles.
Step 4: Self-reliant Practice
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Independant Practice
Teacher’s Activity: Assign a short activity where pupils list political parties and their roles.
Pupils’ Activity: Complete the activity independently.
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching skill: Note-Taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in taking notes on key concepts.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down key terms and definitions.
step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask review questions to assess understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the questions.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points and assign homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the summary and note the homework.
Lesson Keywords
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
Note for teachers
Ensure to use real-life examples and current events to make the lesson more engaging and relevant for the pupils. Encourage active participation and create a supportive learning habitat.
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