Class: Primary 5

Term: 1st Term

Week: 9 & 10

Age: 10 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: National Values Education

Curriculum Theme: Civic Education

Previous Lesson: Qualities Of A Good Leader

Topic: Levels Of Leadership

Content: Explain the different levels of leadership and their roles

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: List and describe the different levels of leadership and their roles.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of each level of leadership in society.
Psychomotor Domain: Create a simple chart illustrating the levels of leadership.
Social Domain: Discuss how each level of leadership impacts their daily lives.

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 Local Government Association – Community Leadership
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Chart paper and markers
Leadership levels chart
Textbooks on Civic Education

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the levels of leadership helps pupils recognize the different roles individuals play in guiding and making decisions for a community. This knowledge fosters a sense of responsibility and appreciation for leadership roles at various levels in their own lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils should be familiar with basic concepts of leadership and governance from previous lessons.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Levels Of Leadership

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 min	Discussion	Question and Answer	Introduce the topic by asking pupils what they know about leadership. Discuss the importance of leadership at various levels.	Answer questions and share their thoughts on leadership.	Understanding what leadership means and why it’s important.
Step 2: Family Level	7 min	Explanation	Illustrative	Explain the role of leadership within the family. Use examples like parents and older siblings.	Listen and take notes on the family leadership role.	Recognizing leadership within the family context.
Step 3: Community Level	7 min	Discussion	Case Study	Describe how leadership functions at the community level. Discuss roles such as community leaders and local organizations.	Participate in discussion and relate to their local community.	Understanding community-level leadership roles.
Step 4: Local Government	7 min	Lecture	Visual Aids	Explain the role of local government leaders, such as mayors and councilors. Use a chart to illustrate.	Note key points and ask questions about local government roles.	Knowing how local government leadership affects them.
Step 5: State Government	7 min	Explanation	Diagrams	Describe state government leaders, such as governors. Use a diagram to show how they fit into the larger government structure.	Study the diagram and discuss with classmates.	Understanding the function of state government leaders.
Step 6: Federal Government	5 min	Lecture	Multimedia	Explain the role of federal leaders, such as the president and national legislators. Use a short video if available.	Watch the video and discuss the roles of federal leaders.	Recognizing federal leadership roles and their impact.
Step 7: Conclusion and Evaluation	2 min	Summary and Q&A	Review and Reflect	Summarize the levels of leadership and ask pupils to share one thing they learned.	Share their learning and answer a few questions.	Recap of the key points about leadership levels.

Lesson Content

Levels Of Leadership

Leadership is an essential part of society and affects many areas of our lives. Below are different levels of leadership:

Family Leadership: This involves leaders within our families, such as parents and older siblings, who guide and support us.
Community Leadership: Here, we talk about leaders in our local communities, like neighborhood heads and local organizations, who help improve our living environment.
Local Government: Leaders at this level include mayors and councilors who manage local issues and services.
State Government: This includes leaders like governors who oversee state-wide matters and policies.
Federal Government: The highest level includes leaders like the president and national legislators who make decisions for the entire country.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List the five levels of leadership discussed in the lesson.

Describe the role of leadership in the family.
Explain the importance of local government leaders.
Identify one leader at the state government level and their role.
Discuss how federal leaders impact their daily lives.

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Levels Of Leadership (Primary 5)