Class: Primary Five
Term: First Term
Subject: Cultural & Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: How to weave, Weaving
Topic: Uses of Drama in Teaching Values
Content/Learning Area: What is Drama?, What is Drama in Teaching Values?, Key values Taught Through Drama, Uses of Drama in Teaching Values, drama Activities to Teach Values
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

1. Understand how drama can teach vital values.
2. Identify key values that can be taught through drama.3. Explain how drama activities can definitely help in developing moral character.
4. Describe how drama encourages empathy adn teamwork.
5. Recognize how drama can help in problem-solving and decision-making.

Affective domain:

1. Show increased empathy towards others.
2. Develop a positive attitude towards teamwork.3.Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives.

Psychomotor Domain:

1. Participate actively in drama activities.
2. Demonstrate understanding of character portrayal.
3. Exhibit improved interaction skills through drama.

Social Domain:

1.Cooperate effectively with peers during drama activities.
2.Respect the opinions and contributions of others.
3. Resolve conflicts constructively.

Reference Materials

9 – Years basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
online Data
Relevant Textbooks

instructional Materials

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

Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers
Pictures or illustrations related to drama and values

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial as it shows how drama can make learning values fun and engaging. Understanding and practicing these values is essential for pupils’ personal growth and positive interactions with others.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a basic understanding of storytelling and acting.

Lesson Content

What is Drama?

Drama is a way of storytelling where peopel act out scenes to entertain, teach, or share a message. It often shows real-life situations, making it a great teaching tool.

What is Drama in Teaching values?

Drama in teaching values involves using role-play, skits, or plays to teach children about important moral and ethical lessons.It involves acting out situations that show behaviors and values like kindness,honesty,and respect. Drama makes these values come alive, helping students understand them better.

Key Values Taught Through drama

Drama teaches many important values that are essential for personal and social growth. These include:
The following are examples of values taught through drama:

Empathy
respect
Honesty
Obligation
Kindness
Teamwork
Fairness
Problem-solving
Resilience
Patience
Gratitude
Love
Understanding consequences
Positive behavior

Uses of Drama in Teaching Values

Drama is a great way to teach values because it makes abstract ideas easier to understand and relate to. These include:
The following are the uses of drama in teaching values:

Develops empathy
Promotes respect
Encourages honesty
Teaches moral lessons
Teaches responsibility
Builds kindness
Fosters teamwork
Promotes fairness
Enhances problem-solving
Teaches resilience
Instills patience
Builds gratitude
Encourages positive behavior
Helps with conflict resolution

Drama Activities to Teach Values

Here are some drama activities to teach values:

Role-Playing: Students act out different situations, practicing positive behaviors.
Skits and Short Plays: Students perform short plays that show important values.
Tableau: Students freeze in positions to represent a scene showing values like teamwork or respect.
Storytelling: Students create stories based on moral lessons.
Group Discussions: Students discuss what they learned and how to apply values in real life.
Improvisation: Students create scenes spontaneously, focusing on specific values.
Character Interviews: Students interview characters from stories or plays to explore their values.
Moral Dilemma Scenarios: Students act out scenarios with moral dilemmas, discussing the best course of action.

teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Role-playing, Question and answer

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction (The Teaching Skill for this step MUST be “Set Induction”)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Briefly review the previous lesson and introduce the topic of drama in teaching values.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and participate in the discussion.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explain what drama is and how it can be used to teach values.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
teacher’s Activity: Demonstrate a simple role-playing activity to illustrate a value like honesty or kindness.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the demonstration and participate in a guided role-play.

Step 4: Independent Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils as they work in small groups to create and perform short skits.
Pupils’ Activity: Work collaboratively to create and perform skits.

Step 5: Note-Taking

time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in summarizing key concepts and values discussed.
Pupils’ Activity: Take notes on key concepts and values.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions to assess pupils’ understanding.Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions.

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify key values that can be taught through drama.
Explain how drama activities can definitely help in developing moral character.
Describe how drama encourages empathy adn teamwork.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the main points of the lesson and assign homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and note down the homework assignment.

Lesson Keywords

Drama – A way of storytelling through acting.
Values – Important beliefs that guide behavior.
Role-playing – Acting out different situations.
Empathy – Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
Teamwork – Working together to achieve a common goal.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

How can drama help teach values?
Name one value taught through drama.
How does role-playing encourage empathy?
Give an example of a drama activity that teaches teamwork.
How does drama help with conflict resolution?
Why is it important to reflect on character actions after a drama activity?

Assignment/Homework

Write a short skit that teaches the value of honesty.
Describe a time when you showed empathy towards someone.
List three ways teamwork can definitely help in solving problems.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simpler role-playing scenarios.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to create more complex skits and explore deeper aspects of the values.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, audio recordings, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Encourage active participation and creativity during drama activities. provide constructive feedback and ensure a supportive learning environment.