Class: Primary 2

Term: 3rd Term

Week: 10

Age: 8 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: National Values Education

Curriculum Theme: Civic Education

Previous Lesson: The Importance Of Political Leaders In The Community

Topic: Checks And Balances To The Power Of A Leader

Content: ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’ of Political and Traditional Leaders

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive domain: List five ‘dos’ and five ‘don’ts’ of political and traditional leaders.
Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of leaders following the rules.
Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate a role-play showing a leader following the ‘dos’ and avoiding the ‘don’ts’.
Social Domain: Discuss the significance of checks and balances in leadership with peers.

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 aligntoday.com – The Balance of Power: Ensuring Checks and Balances in Leadership
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Chart showing the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of leaders.
Flashcards with examples of good and bad leadership actions.
Pictures of political and traditional leaders.

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding checks and balances is important because it ensures that leaders do not misuse their power. It helps maintain fairness and justice in our community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should have a basic understanding of the roles and importance of political leaders from the previous lesson.

Instructional Procedures:

Learning Area: Checks And Balances To The Power Of A Leader

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	Discussion	Question and Answer	Ask pupils about what they remember from the previous lesson on political leaders.	Answer questions and recall previous lesson.	Activating prior knowledge.
Step 2: Explanation of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’	10 mins	Lecture	Use of Visual Aids	Explain the concept of checks and balances, and list the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’.	Listen and observe the chart and flashcards.	Understanding the rules leaders should follow.
Step 3: Discussion on importance	5 mins	Discussion	Group Work	Discuss why it is important for leaders to follow the ‘dos’ and avoid the ‘don’ts’.	Participate in discussion and share thoughts.	Appreciating the significance of rules for leaders.
Step 4: Role-play activity	10 mins	Activity-Based	Role-Playing	Guide pupils to role-play scenarios showing leaders following or breaking rules.	Perform role-plays in groups.	Practicing good leadership behavior.
Step 5: Note taking	5 mins	Guided Writing	Note Dictation	Dictate notes on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of leaders.	Copy the notes into their books.	Recording key information.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Oral Questions	Individual Response	Ask questions to assess understanding.	Answer the teacher’s questions.	Assessing comprehension.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Recap	Summarize the lesson and highlight key points.	Listen attentively.	Reinforcing learning points.

Lesson Content:

Checks And Balances To The Power Of A Leader

Checks and balances ensure that leaders do not misuse their power. It helps maintain fairness and justice in our community.

Dos of Political and Traditional Leaders:

Be honest: Always tell the truth and keep promises.
Be fair: Treat everyone equally without favoritism.
Respect the law: Follow the rules and regulations.
Listen to people: Consider the needs and opinions of others.
Be responsible: Make decisions that benefit the community.

Checks and balances to the power of a leader — Photo by Rafael Nir on Unsplash

Don’ts of Political and Traditional Leaders:

Do not lie: Avoid telling lies or spreading false information.
Do not be biased: Do not show favoritism or discriminate against others.
Do not break the law: Always follow the rules and regulations.
Do not ignore people: Do not neglect the needs and opinions of others.
Do not abuse power: Do not use authority for personal gain or to harm others.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List three ‘dos’ of political and traditional leaders.
Mention two ‘don’ts’ of political and traditional leaders.
Explain why it is important for leaders to follow the ‘dos’ and avoid the ‘don’ts’.
Describe a situation where a leader did not follow the rules and its consequences.

Note for teachers using my lesson plan:

Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!

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Checks And Balances To The Power Of A Leader (Primary 2)