Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Modes Of Savings
Topic: Meaning And Importance Of Employment
Content: Definition of employment, Importance of employment, Underemployment, Unemployment

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive domain: Define employment, underemployment, and unemployment and list the importance of employment.
Affective domain: Appreciate the value of employment in reducing societal problems.
Psychomotor domain: Create a chart illustrating the differences between employment, underemployment, and unemployment.
Social domain: Discuss how employment helps in community development.

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: Wikipedia – Employment
Relevant textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with definitions and examples of employment, underemployment, and unemployment.
Pictures of different professions and workplaces.
A chart showing the effects of unemployment in Nigeria.
Marker board and markers.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the meaning and importance of employment helps pupils recognize its role in reducing poverty, enhancing personal growth, and contributing to national development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic concepts of savings and may have observed adults working in various professions.

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 (Set induction)	5 minutes	Discussion	Interactive questioning	Explains the link between savings and employment. Asks pupils why people work.	Pupils respond to questions based on prior knowledge.	Employment helps individuals earn income for savings and living.
Step 2: Definition of Employment	5 minutes	Explanation	Visual aid (flashcards)	Defines employment, underemployment, and unemployment using flashcards.	Listen and ask questions.	Employment means having a job or being engaged in productive work.
Step 3: Importance of Employment	10 minutes	Demonstration	Group discussion	Lists and explains the importance of employment with examples.	Share thoughts on why jobs are important.	Employment reduces poverty and promotes national development.
Step 4: Underemployment and Unemployment	10 minutes	Explanation	Problem-solving	Describes the concepts with real-life scenarios and asks pupils to identify examples.	Identify and discuss examples of underemployment and unemployment.	Understanding underemployment and unemployment fosters critical thinking.
Step 5: Effects of Unemployment	5 minutes	Discussion	Role-play	Explains the effects of unemployment in Nigeria and allows role-play scenarios.	Role-play scenarios of unemployment and its consequences.	Unemployment leads to poverty, crime, and societal problems.
Step 6: Note-taking	3 minutes	Writing	Individual	Guides pupils to copy key points into their notes.	Write notes.	Pupils understand the key concepts of employment.
Step 7: Evaluation and Conclusion	2 minutes	Questioning	Oral questioning	Asks questions to evaluate understanding and concludes by linking to real-life examples.	Answer questions and reflect on the lesson.	Pupils demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

Lesson Content

Meaning And Importance Of Employment

Employment means having a job or engaging in productive work to earn income.
Underemployment occurs when people work below their skills or work part-time but desire full-time employment.
Unemployment is when people are willing to work but cannot find jobs.

Importance of Employment

Provides income for meeting basic needs.
Reduces poverty and increases savings.
Promotes personal development and skill-building.
Enhances economic growth and national development.
Reduces social problems like crime and dependency.

Effects of Unemployment in Nigeria

Leads to poverty and financial hardship.
Increases crime rates and insecurity.
Causes brain drain as skilled workers leave the country.
Results in a lower standard of living.
Contributes to social unrest and instability.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define employment, underemployment, and unemployment.

List three importance of employment.
State two effects of unemployment in Nigeria.
Give an example of underemployment.
Discuss how employment contributes to community development.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Keep the lesson interactive by encouraging pupils to share their experiences and opinions on employment and unemployment. Use real-life examples to make the concepts relatable. Happy teaching!

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Meaning And Importance Of Employment (Primary 4)