- Class: Primary 6
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 5
- Age: 11 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Basic Science And Technology
- Curriculum Theme: Physical And Health Education
- Previous Lesson: Rules And Regulations Of Hockey And Handball
- Topic: Officials Of Ball Games
- Content: The key officials of football, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, hockey, and handball, including their roles and responsibilities.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and list the key officials in football, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, hockey, and handball.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of fair officiating in ball games.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how an official signals a foul in a chosen game.
- Social Domain: Work collaboratively to discuss the roles of different officials in a ball game.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from: LiveAbout – Football Officials and Their Duties
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts showing officials in different ball games.
- A whistle and referee’s cards.
- Video clips of games with officials in action.
- Flashcards with names of officials.
Rationale for the Lesson
Officials play a crucial role in ball games by ensuring fairness, enforcing rules, and maintaining order. Understanding their duties helps pupils appreciate organized sports and respect rules in games and daily activities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have previously learned the rules and regulations of hockey and handball and have experience playing different ball games during Physical Education sessions.
Lesson Content
Officials Of Ball Games
Officials are individuals responsible for enforcing rules and ensuring fair play in ball games. Different games have specific officials with different duties. Below are the main officials for some popular ball games:
- Football
- Referee: The main official who enforces the rules, starts and stops play, and issues penalties.
- Assistant Referees: Help the referee by signaling offsides, fouls, and out-of-play balls.
- Fourth Official: Manages substitutions and assists with game administration.
- Table Tennis
- Umpire: Oversees the game, ensures correct scoring, and enforces service rules.
- Assistant Umpire: Supports the umpire in making decisions.
- Volleyball
- First Referee: Controls the game from an elevated position, calls fouls, and signals points.
- Second Referee: Stands on the ground, monitors player rotation, and assists the first referee.
- Scorer: Keeps track of scores and player substitutions.
- Basketball
- Referee: The main official responsible for rule enforcement.
- Umpire: Assists the referee by monitoring fouls and violations.
- Table Officials: Manage the scoreboard and record fouls.
- Hockey
- Umpires (2): Enforce rules, award penalties, and signal goals.
- Technical Officials: Manage substitutions and match records.
- Handball
- Referees (2): Control the game and make decisions on fouls and goals.
- Timekeeper: Keeps track of game time.
- Scorekeeper: Records goals and team fouls.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set induction | Discussion & Questioning | Asks pupils to name ball games they know and if they have seen officials in action. | Pupils respond by naming games and officials they know. | Activating prior knowledge. |
| Step 2: Explanation of Officials in Ball Games | 8 mins | Explanation | Use of real-life examples | Explains who officials are and their general role in sports. | Listen attentively and ask questions. | Understanding the role of officials. |
| Step 3: Listing of Officials per Game | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Visual Aids & Charts | Displays charts and explains the officials in football, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, hockey, and handball. | Observe, take notes, and participate in discussions. | Identifying officials in various games. |
| Step 4: Demonstration of Officials’ Duties | 7 mins | Demonstration | Role-playing | Uses a whistle and referee’s cards to demonstrate how officials signal fouls. | Pupils practice signaling as a referee. | Understanding officiating signals. |
| Step 5: Note-Taking | 5 mins | Guided Writing | Discussion & Writing | Guides pupils to copy the lesson content in their notebooks. | Pupils write the notes in their books. | Retaining key information. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Questioning | Oral & Written Review | Asks pupils questions to assess their understanding. | Answer questions orally and in writing. | Checking comprehension. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Recap | Summarizes the lesson and encourages fair play in sports. | Pupils listen and share key takeaways. | Reinforcing learning. |
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List three officials in football and their duties.
- What is the role of an umpire in table tennis?
- Name two officials in basketball and their responsibilities.
- Why is it important to have officials in ball games?
- Demonstrate how a referee signals a foul in football.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Use visual aids and real-life examples to reinforce understanding.
- For fast learners: Assign them to role-play as officials and explain signals to the class.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage pupils to participate actively in discussions and demonstrations. Using real game scenarios will make the lesson more engaging. Ensure practical activities are well-supervised to maintain order. Happy teaching!
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