• Class: Primary 2
  • Term: 3rd Term
  • Week: 9
  • Age: 8 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: National Values Education
  • Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
  • Topic: The Importance Of Political Leaders In The Community
  • Content: The Importance Of Political Leaders In The Community

Performance Objectives

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

  • Cognitive Domain: List at least three roles of political leaders in the community.
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the contributions of political leaders to community development.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Create simple drawings of political leaders in action.
  • Social Domain: Discuss with peers the importance of having good political leaders.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:


Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Charts showing different political leaders
  • Flashcards with roles of political leaders
  • Drawing paper and crayons
  • Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the importance of political leaders helps pupils recognize the roles these leaders play in developing their communities. It fosters appreciation for civic responsibilities and encourages active participation in community development from a young age.


Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the concept of leadership from their previous lessons and everyday experiences in school and at home.


Learning Area

The Importance Of Political Leaders In The Community


Instructional Procedures

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minsDiscussionSet InductionIntroduce the topic by asking pupils about leaders they knowRespond to the teacher’s questionsPupils’ prior knowledge activated
Step 2: Importance of Political Leaders10 minsLectureDirect InstructionExplain the roles and importance of political leadersListen and take notesUnderstanding of the topic
Step 3: Examples of Political Leaders5 minsDemonstrationVisual AidsShow charts of political leaders and discuss their rolesObserve charts and participate in the discussionVisual recognition of political leaders
Step 4: Role-Playing Activity10 minsActivity-BasedRole PlayOrganize a role-playing activity where pupils act as leadersParticipate in role-playing activityPractical understanding of leaders’ roles
Step 5: Note Taking5 minsWritingGuided PracticeGuide pupils to copy notes from the boardCopy notes in their exercise booksReinforcement of key points
Step 6: Evaluation3 minsQuestioningFormative AssessmentAsk questions to evaluate understandingAnswer the questionsAssessment of pupils’ comprehension
Step 7: Conclusion2 minsSummaryRecapSummarize the lesson and emphasize key pointsListen and ask any final questionsConsolidation of learning

Lesson Content

The Importance Of Political Leaders In The Community

Political leaders play a crucial role in our communities. They help make important decisions that affect everyone. Below are some important roles of political leaders in the community:

  1. Making Laws: Political leaders create and implement laws that help keep the community safe and orderly.
  2. Representing the People: They represent the community’s interests and work to address their needs and concerns.
  3. Providing Services: They ensure the community has access to essential services like healthcare, education, and security.
  4. Promoting Development: Political leaders work to improve the community by supporting projects that enhance living conditions.
  5. Resolving Conflicts: They help settle disputes and conflicts within the community to maintain peace and harmony.
Importance Of political leaders in the community
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Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. Name two roles of political leaders in the community.
  2. Explain why it is important for political leaders to make laws.
  3. Draw a picture of a political leader in action.
  4. Discuss with a partner how political leaders help in community development.

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!