- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: Problems And Consequences Of Bad Leadership
- Topic: Consequences Of Bad Leadership: Riot And Insecurity
- Content: Riot And Insecurity
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Define riot and insecurity as consequences of bad leadership.
- Affective domain: Express concern about the negative impacts of riots and insecurity on communities.
- Psychomotor domain: Identify and describe riot situations from pictures or scenarios.
- Social domain: Discuss ways to prevent riots and insecurity in their community.
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.
- Relevant Textbooks.
- Online Information from: Medium · J.R. – 6 Consequences of Bad Leadership
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Flashcards with images of riots and insecure situations.
- Short video clips depicting riot and insecurity consequences.
- A chart showing ways to prevent bad leadership.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the consequences of bad leadership helps pupils recognize the importance of good governance and their role in promoting peaceful communities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are familiar with examples of bad leadership from their previous lesson and have observed related events in their communities or the news.
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 | Storytelling | Narrates a brief story of a riot caused by poor leadership. | Listen attentively and ask questions. | understand the link between leadership and community peace. |
| Step 2: Definition of Riot | 8 mins | Explanation | Interactive discussion | Explains riot and asks pupils to share examples they know of. | Respond with examples and participate. | Riot is identified as a negative consequence of bad leadership. |
| Step 3: Definition of Insecurity | 8 mins | Demonstration | Visual aids | Displays images of insecure situations and explains causes. | Observe images and describe what they see. | Insecurity is understood as a consequence of leadership failures. |
| Step 4: Preventive Measures | 6 mins | Guided discussion | Brainstorming | Guides pupils in discussing ways to prevent riots and insecurity. | Suggest preventive measures. | Peaceful actions prevent riot and insecurity. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Individual work | Writes the lesson content on the board for pupils to copy. | Copy notes into their exercise books. | consolidate understanding through writing. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 6 mins | Questioning | Whole class activity | Asks questions to check understanding of riot and insecurity. | Answer questions orally. | comprehension of the topic is assessed. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summarization | Recap | Summarizes key points and highlights the importance of peace. | Reflect on the summary and ask further questions. | retain the major ideas discussed. |
Lesson Content
Consequences Of Bad Leadership: Riot And Insecurity
Bad leadership refers to when leaders fail to fulfill their responsibilities effectively, leading to problems in society. These problems include:
Riot as a Consequence of Bad Leadership:
- A riot is a violent disturbance by a group of people due to dissatisfaction.
- It often arises from poor governance, such as unfair policies or corruption.
- Riots cause destruction, injuries, and loss of life.
Insecurity as a Consequence of Bad Leadership:
- Insecurity means a lack of safety and protection in a community.
- Poor leadership leads to insecurity when resources are mismanaged, or citizens’ needs are ignored.
- It results in fear, theft, and reduced economic activities.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define riot and insecurity.
- Mention two causes of riots.
- List three effects of insecurity.
- Suggest two ways to prevent riots in a community.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Engage pupils with relatable examples to make the topic meaningful. Use storytelling and visuals to enhance understanding and keep their attention focused. Happy teaching!
