Class: Primary 6
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Consequences Of Gender Discrimination
Topic: solution To Gender Discrimination
Content/Learning Area: Solution to Gender Discrimination
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify different solutions to gender discrimination in the society
- Affective Domain: Show respect for both genders in group activities
- Psychomotor Domain: create posters that promote gender equality
- Social Domain: Work cooperatively in mixed-gender groups to solve classroom tasks
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: human rights careers – How Can We Stop Gender Discrimination?
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following:
- Posters showing boys and girls doing the same tasks
- Flashcards with gender equality slogans
- Marker and chart paper
- Videos on gender equality
- Textbooks and picture books
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding how to solve gender discrimination helps pupils respect all genders equally and promotes fairness at school and in the community.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been taught the meaning and causes of gender discrimination.
Lesson Content
Solution To Gender Discrimination
There are many ways to stop treating people unfairly as of their gender and make life better for everyone.
They are:
- Treating boys and girls equally
- Giving boys and girls the same chances at school
- Allowing both boys and girls to speak freely
- Teaching children that both genders are crucial
- Helping girls and boys to play and work together
- Punishing people who discriminate
- Supporting girls and boys to follow their dreams
- Using fair rules at home and school
- Encouraging girls to do science and sports
- Respecting everyoneS rights
Solutions to Gender Discrimination
Solutions include equal access to education and leadership, fair rules, enforcement of rights, accurate teaching, safe reporting, shared family responsibilities and judging people by skill and conduct rather than stereotypes.
Support should protect complainants from retaliation. Equality does not erase biological differences; it requires equal dignity, opportunity and lawful protection.
Teaching methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Clarification, Visual Aids, Group Work
Instructional Procedures
to deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s activity: The teacher tells a story of a girl who was not allowed to play football with boys
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share how they feel about the story
Step 2: Ways to Stop Discrimination
Time: 10min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains different ways to stop gender discrimination with posters
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at posters and ask questions
Step 3: Importance of Solutions
Time: 10min
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s activity: The teacher discusses the importance of solving gender discrimination
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share why it’s good to treat everyone fairly
Step 4: Poster Making Activity
Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher groups pupils to make posters on gender equality
Pupils’ Activity: pupils create and display posters
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 5min
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the lesson note on the board
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the note into their books
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 3min
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks questions about the lesson
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer and ask questions
Objective-aligned checks:
- Identify different solutions to gender discrimination in the society.
- Show respect for both genders in group activities.
- Work cooperatively in mixed-gender groups to solve classroom tasks.
step 7: Conclusion
Time: 2min
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils to treat everyone fairly always
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils promise to stop discrimination
Lesson Keywords
- Discrimination – Treating someone unfairly
- Equality – Treating everyone the same
- Gender – being male or female
- Respect – Showing care and value for others
- Solution – A way to solve a problem
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Mention three ways to stop gender discrimination
- Say why gender equality is important in school
- Create a slogan that promotes gender fairness
- Work in pairs to explain one benefit of treating genders equally
- Answer true or false: “Only boys should be school leaders.”
Assignment/Homework
Differentiation
- For slower learners: pupils who need help will be paired with peers.
- For advanced learners: Advanced pupils will lead group work.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Activities are simplified for pupils who need support.
Note for Teachers
Use local examples pupils can relate with; encourage respectful group work; ensure boys and girls participate equally.

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