• Class: Primary 2
  • Term: 3rd Term
  • Week: 1
  • Age: 7 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: National Value Education
  • Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
  • Topic: The community leaders – title holders
  • Content/Learning Area: Yoruba – Oba; Hausa – Emir or Sultan; Igbo – Eze or Obi; Benin – Enoge; Nupe – Etsu; Ebira – Ohinoyi, etc.

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

  • Cognitive domain: Define title holders & Identify at least two title holders in different communities and describe their roles.
  • Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of title holders in maintaining cultural heritage and order.
  • Psychomotor domain: Create a simple drawing or emblem representing one title holder.
  • Social Domain: Discuss respectfully the differences and similarities between title holders in various communities.

Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Pictures of different community title holders
  • Cultural emblems and regalia
  • Flashcards
  • A world map

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the roles and significance of community leaders in various Nigerian cultures helps pupils appreciate diversity and fosters a sense of respect and unity among different ethnic groups.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to recall the duties of community leaders from the previous lesson.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: The community leaders – title holders

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupil’s ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minsLectureSet inductionGreet pupils and introduce topic with a short storyListen and respond to questionsEngage interest and activate prior knowledge
Step 2: Explanation of Roles10 minsDiscussionInteractive teachingExplain the roles of title holders using flashcardsAsk and answer questions about different title holdersUnderstand the roles of various community leaders
Step 3: Cultural Significance10 minsGroup workCollaborative learningDiscuss the cultural importance of title holdersGroup discussion on what they think about title holdersAppreciate the cultural diversity and significance
Step 4: Creative Activity10 minsHands-onLearning by doingGuide pupils in creating emblemsCreate simple drawings or emblems of title holdersExpress understanding through creativity
Step 5: Recap and Conclusion5 minsQuestioningReviewRecap the lesson, emphasizing key pointsRespond to recap questionsReinforce learned content

Classroom Note:

The Community Leaders – Title Holders

Title holders are respected individuals in a community who hold specific roles and responsibilities, such as chiefs or elders, and help lead and guide their community.

Example of some title holders in Nigeria

  • In Yoruba culture, the title holder is called “Oba”.
  • The Hausa community has title holders known as “Emir” or “Sultan”.
  • In Igbo lands, they are referred to as “Eze” or “Obi”.
  • The Benin people call their leaders “Enoge”.
  • “Etsu” is a title holder among the Nupe.
  • The Ebira people have a leader known as “Ohinoyi”.

These leaders play important roles in their communities, helping to maintain order and preserve the culture.

Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Name two title holders and their communities.
  2. Draw and color the emblem of any one title holder.
  3. Describe one role of a title holder in their community.
  4. Explain why it is important to respect community leaders.

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!