Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2, JSS 2)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Effects of Lack of Readiness
Topic: Positive Group behaviour (Part 1)
Subject Matter: Types of group behaviour: Mass action, Communal labour, Protest march

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify the different types of group behaviour.
(b) Explain the meaning of mass action, communal labour, and protest march.
Affective Domain:
(a) Appreciate the role of positive group behaviour in community development.
(b) Develop respect for peaceful and constructive group activities.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Dramatize simple group activities like communal labour.
Social Domain:
(a) Cooperate with peers during group discussion and class activities.

Reference Materials

The following resources was used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Lagos State Unified Scheme of work for Junior Secondary Schools
Lumen Learning – Group Behavior | Introduction to Psychology
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts showing people engaging in communal labour
Pictures of peaceful protest marches
Flashcards with group behaviour types written on them
Short video clip of community mass action
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps students understand the importance of positive group behaviour as a tool for unity, social progress, and peaceful coexistence in society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the meaning of group behaviour and can recall examples of teamwork and cooperation in their homes, schools, or communities.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Positive Group Behaviour

Mass Action

Mass action refers to when a large group of people come together to support a common goal or cause. It involves unity of purpose and collective strength to achieve results.

The following are examples of mass action:

Community cleaning exercises.
Tree planting campaigns.
Awareness rallies for health or education.
Large-scale voluntary contributions for projects.

Communal Labour

Communal labour is when members of a community work together to carry out tasks that benefit everyone. It encourages cooperation, unity, and progress in society.

The following are examples of communal labour:

Building community halls.
Repairing local roads and bridges.
Working together to harvest crops.
Cleaning schools, markets, and public places.

Protest March

A protest march is a peaceful demonstration where people walk together to express their opinions, grievances, or demands. It is usually aimed at drawing attention to a problem or seeking change.

The following are examples of protest march:

Peaceful march against corruption.
Demonstrations for workers’ rights.
Campaigns against injustice or discrimination.
Marches demanding better facilities or services.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Lecture, Discussion, Explanation, Storytelling, Demonstration, Group Work, Question and Answer, Use of Visual Aids

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: Teacher tells a short story of how a community worked together to build a bridge and asks pupils if they have seen people working together before.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with examples of group activities they have seen or experienced.
Learning Point: Pupils are motivated and prepared to learn about types of group behaviour.

Step 2: Mass Action

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains the meaning of mass action and gives examples with pictures and charts.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, take notes, and repeat some examples.
Learning Point: Pupils understand what mass action means and its examples.

Step 3: Communal Labour

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains communal labour and shows pictures of people working together.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss examples of communal labour in their communities.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the value of communal labour for community development.

Step 4: Protest March

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains protest march as a type of group behaviour and provides examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share examples of peaceful protests they have heard of.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that protest march is a peaceful way of making demands.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher writes the board summary for pupils to copy into their notes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the lesson notes.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written record of the lesson.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Define mass action and give two examples.
State three examples of communal labour.
Mention two examples of protest march.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson objectives.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to always engage in positive group behaviour.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the value of positive group behaviour in society.

Lesson Keywords

Mass Action – large group effort to achieve a common goal
Communal Labour – joint effort by community members to benefit everyone
Protest March – peaceful walking demonstration to express opinions
Unity – coming together to achieve a common purpose
Cooperation – working together in harmony

Differentiation

Teacher will use visual aids and real-life examples to support learners who need more guidance, while advanced learners will be asked to lead group discussions.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage participation by asking pupils to share experiences of communal activities in their environment. Emphasize peaceful and lawful nature of protest marches.