Class: Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3, JSS 3)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Age: 14 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Extended Family Members and Their Role in Child Development
Topic: Roles of Extended Family Members in Child Development
Subject Matter: Roles of extended family members in child development: Agents of socialization, Share folklores, Learn how to relate to younger family members and peers, Support family members in times of need

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
(a) Identify various roles played by extended family members in child development.
(b) Explain how extended family members serve as agents of socialization.
Affective Domain:
(a) Appreciate the importance of extended family support in personal growth and family unity.
Psychomotor Domain:
(a) Role-play situations showing extended family members assisting in child upbringing.
Social Domain:
(a) Cooperate in group discussions to share experiences about extended family relationships.

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
Britannica – Extended family | Grandparents, Siblings & Cousins
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Family tree chart
Pictures of extended family members (grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins)
Flash cards showing family roles
Storybooks or folktales
Chalkboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand how extended family members contribute to the growth, moral training, and social development of children in society.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about the nuclear family and their functions, and they can identify different family members and their immediate roles in the home.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Roles of Extended Family Members in Child Development

Extended Family as Agents of Socialization

Extended family members play a vital role in teaching children social skills, cultural values, and good manners. They guide children on how to behave properly in society.

The following are ways extended family members act as agents of socialization:

They teach respect for elders and community values.
They share family customs, traditions, and moral lessons.
They act as role models and correct wrong behaviors.
They help children understand their cultural identity and heritage.

Sharing of Folklores and Cultural Stories

Folklore and traditional stories are means by which elders pass wisdom and values to children. These stories help in shaping behavior and preserving family history.

The following are the roles of extended family members in sharing folklores:

They use stories to teach moral lessons and consequences of bad behavior.
They promote unity, courage, and kindness through folktales.
They preserve the family’s culture and traditions through storytelling.
They make learning and moral instruction interesting and memorable.

Learning How to Relate with Younger Family Members and Peers

Extended family relationships teach children how to interact, cooperate, and care for others. They build confidence and social maturity through regular interaction with cousins and relatives.

These include:

Learning to share, respect, and communicate effectively.
Developing empathy and teamwork with relatives and peers.
Learning responsibility by helping younger or elderly family members.
Building healthy social relationships outside the immediate home.

Supporting Family Members in Times of Need

Extended family members provide emotional, financial, and physical support to ensure the well-being of all members. This support strengthens family unity.

The following are the ways they provide support:

They help care for children when parents are away or sick.
They provide financial help to struggling family members.
They offer advice and comfort in difficult times.
They unite to celebrate family events and solve problems together.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques:

Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Storytelling, Role Play, Group Work, Question and Answer, 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: The teacher narrates a short story of a grandmother helping to care for her grandchildren, then asks pupils to share similar family experiences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share examples of their extended family helping at home.
Learning Point: Pupils recall personal experiences related to extended family roles.

Step 2: Extended Family as Agents of Socialization

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how extended family members guide behavior and transmit cultural values.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, take notes, and give examples of values taught by relatives.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that extended family members help socialize children.

Step 3: Sharing of Folklores and Cultural Stories

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells a short moral folktale and explains its lessons.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and discuss the meaning of the story.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the moral value of folktales in child development.

Step 4: Support and Relationship Building

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on how family members help each other in times of need and how relationships with cousins build social skills.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss and share real-life examples.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the importance of family support and cooperation.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates or writes the summarized board notes for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes neatly in their exercise books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a written record of the key points in 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:

Mention two ways extended family members help in child development.
What are folklores, and why are they important?
State two ways families support one another in times of need.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions orally.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of extended family roles.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points and encourages pupils to respect and value extended family relationships.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask final questions where necessary.
Learning Point: Pupils appreciate the contributions of extended family members in their upbringing.

Lesson Keywords

Extended Family – family beyond parents and children, including grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Socialization – process of learning acceptable behavior in society.
Folklore – traditional stories that teach lessons and values.
Support – helping and caring for others in need.
Culture – way of life, beliefs, and traditions of a people.

Differentiation

Provide extra explanation and real-life examples for slow learners, while fast learners can lead storytelling or role-play activities to demonstrate family roles.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to relate lesson points to their real family experiences. Allow storytelling sessions to make the lesson lively and culturally relevant.