- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 1
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson:
- Topic: Benefits Of Good Leadership
- Content: Benefits of good leadership.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define good leadership and list at least three benefits.
- Affective Domain: Explain the importance of good leadership in promoting harmony.
- Psychomotor Domain: Illustrate how good leadership can help resolve conflicts in their community.
- Social Domain: Demonstrate respect for leaders who exhibit good leadership qualities.
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: About Leaders – Definition of a Good Leader
- Relevant textbooks.
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards with definitions and benefits of good leadership.
- A poster illustrating examples of good leaders.
- A chalkboard and chalk/whiteboard and marker.
- Storybooks featuring stories of great leaders.
Rationale for the Lesson
Good leadership ensures harmony and development in any group or society. Understanding its benefits helps pupils appreciate its importance and aspire to practice it.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have previously learned about leadership and can identify basic leadership qualities in their family and school settings.
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 mins | Set Induction | Interactive discussion | The teacher asks pupils to describe a leader they admire and why. | Pupils share descriptions of admired leaders. | Leaders influence groups positively. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Storytelling and Lecture | Descriptive examples | Teacher narrates a story about a good leader and explains “good leadership”. | Pupils listen attentively and ask questions. | Good leadership fosters unity and growth. |
| Step 3: Listing Benefits | 10 mins | Discussion | Brainstorming | Teacher lists benefits of good leadership and invites pupils to add their ideas. | Pupils contribute ideas to the list. | Benefits of good leadership include trust and harmony. |
| Step 4: Group Activity | 5 mins | Cooperative Learning | Group discussion | Teacher organizes pupils into groups to discuss how good leadership can help in their community. | Pupils discuss and share their views. | Leadership improves society. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Direct Instruction | Guided learning | Teacher writes the lesson note on the board. | Pupils copy the note into their books. | Lesson content is clearly understood. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral Assessment | Question and Answer | Teacher asks pupils to recall and explain key points from the lesson. | Pupils respond to questions. | review and internalize key points. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Reflection | Teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of good leadership. | Pupils reflect and clap to appreciate the lesson. | Summary of good leadership benefits. |
Lesson Content
Benefits of Good Leadership
Good leadership means the ability to guide, motivate, and inspire others towards achieving a common goal. It ensures fairness, unity, and progress.
Benefits of Good Leadership:
- Promotes trust and respect among members of a group.
- Encourages teamwork and collaboration.
- Solves conflicts peacefully and effectively.
- Fosters unity and harmony in society.
- Boosts productivity and goal achievement.
- Motivates others to act responsibly.
- Ensures fairness and justice in decision-making.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define good leadership.
- List three benefits of good leadership.
- Mention an example of how good leadership has improved your class.
- Explain how teamwork is encouraged through good leadership.
- State why fairness is important in a leader.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
This lesson emphasizes interaction and participation to help pupils grasp the concept of good leadership. Use examples relevant to the pupils’ environment to enhance understanding. Remember to encourage pupils to apply these principles in their daily lives. Happy teaching!
