- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: Meaning of Rules and Regulations
- Topic: Do’s and Don’ts That Guides the Social Behaviour
- Content: Do’s and Don’ts That Guide the Social Behaviour of an Individual
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain:
- List at least three do’s and three don’ts that guides social behaviour.
Affective Domain:
- Demonstrate respect for the rules that promote good behaviour.
Psychomotor Domain:
- Act out scenarios showing proper social behaviour in their locality.
Social Domain:
- Collaborate with peers to discuss how to improve behaviour in their community.
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: HubPages – 10 Essential Dos and Don’ts of Modern Social Etiquette
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards showing examples of do’s and don’ts.
- Charts with pictures of socially acceptable and unacceptable behaviours.
- A short role-playing script to illustrate good behaviour.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding do’s and don’ts is essential for fostering respectful and harmonious interactions. It helps pupils develop positive social behaviour, which is critical for their relationships and personal growth.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are familiar with basic rules and regulations from previous lessons and their home environment.
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 minutes | Set induction | Discussion | Asks pupils to share examples of good and bad behaviour. | Share their experiences about social behaviour. | Pupils understand the concept of good and bad behaviour. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 minutes | Interactive lecture | Questioning and narration | Explains the do’s and don’ts guiding social behaviour. | Listen attentively and ask questions. | Pupils can identify behaviours that guide social interactions. |
| Step 3: Illustration | 10 minutes | Demonstration | Role-play | Uses flashcards and charts to illustrate do’s and don’ts. | Participate in identifying and role-playing. | Pupils recognize examples of appropriate and inappropriate actions. |
| Step 4: Class discussion | 5 minutes | Group activity | Brainstorming | Leads pupils to mention do’s and don’ts in their locality. | Suggest do’s and don’ts related to their culture. | Pupils relate the lesson to their community practices. |
| Step 5: Note-taking | 5 minutes | Guided writing | Copying notes | Writes key points on the board for pupils to copy. | Copy notes into their exercise books. | Pupils record information on good social behaviour. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 minutes | Questioning | Oral responses | Asks questions to check pupils’ understanding. | Respond to the teacher’s questions. | Pupils demonstrate their understanding of the topic. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 minutes | Recap and summary | Reinforcement | Summarizes the lesson and encourages good behaviour. | Share what they learned in the lesson. | Pupils appreciate the importance of following social guidelines. |
Lesson Content
Do’s and Don’ts That Guides the Social Behaviour
Do’s and Don’ts are simple rules that tell us what we should do and what we should not do.
- Do’s:
- Greet elders and visitors politely.
- Wait for your turn when playing games.
- Help others in need.
- Don’ts:
- Do not shout at elders.
- Do not litter the environment.
- Do not fight or argue aggressively.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List two do’s and two don’ts in social behaviour.
- Act out one good behaviour.
- Explain why it is important to respect social rules.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage pupils to relate the examples to their daily lives for better understanding. Use engaging instructional materials to hold their attention. Happy teaching!
