Class: Primary 5
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Values Education
Curriculum Theme: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Responsible Parenthood
Topic: Problems Of Parenthood
Content: Challenges parents face, Factors that contribute to poor parenting.
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify and describe at least three challenges parents face in parenting.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of understanding parental challenges and show empathy towards their parents.
- Psychomotor Domain: Illustrate or role-play a scenario demonstrating a common challenge faced by parents.
- Social Domain: Discuss in groups how they can assist their parents in overcoming these challenges.
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 Focus on the Family – Major Challenges of Parenting
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Chart illustrating common parenting challenges.
- Markers and a whiteboard.
- Role-play materials (e.g., costumes for the scenario).
- Relevant textbooks and workbooks.
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the problems parents face is crucial for pupils to develop empathy and support their parents. This knowledge also helps children become responsible and supportive members of the family.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are aware of the responsibilities of parents as discussed in the previous lesson on Responsible Parenthood.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Problems Of Parenthood
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 | Question and Answer | The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils what they think are the roles of parents. | Pupils respond to questions, sharing their views on parenting roles. | Introduction to the concept of parenthood responsibilities. |
| Step 2: Challenges Parents Face | 10 minutes | Explanation | Storytelling | The teacher explains the common challenges parents face using a chart. | Pupils listen and observe the chart, noting down key points. | Understanding the difficulties faced by parents. |
| Step 3: Factors Contributing to Poor Parenting | 8 minutes | Lecture | Group Discussion | The teacher discusses factors that lead to poor parenting, asking pupils to suggest solutions. | Pupils engage in group discussions to suggest possible solutions. | Identifying and understanding factors affecting parenting. |
| Step 4: Role-Play | 10 minutes | Demonstration | Role-Playing | The teacher organizes a role-play where pupils act out a challenging parenting scenario. | Pupils participate in the role-play, demonstrating their understanding. | Practical application of understanding parenting challenges. |
| Step 5: Classroom Note | 5 minutes | Notetaking | Direct Instruction | The teacher instructs pupils to copy notes on problems of parenthood. | Pupils copy the notes into their notebooks. | Reinforcement of lesson content through notetaking. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 2 minutes | Oral Questioning | Interactive | The teacher asks questions based on the lesson content. | Pupils answer the questions based on their understanding. | Assessing pupils’ comprehension of the lesson. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 minutes | Summary | Recap | The teacher recaps the key points and emphasizes the importance of understanding parenting challenges. | Pupils listen and ask any final questions. | Summary of key learning points. |
Lesson Content
Problems Of Parenthood
Parenting is not easy, and parents often encounter difficulties that make their job harder. Below are some challenges parents face;
Challenges Parents Face:
- Financial Stress: Many parents find it difficult to provide for their families due to limited resources.
- Balancing Work and Family: Parents often struggle to find time to spend with their children because of work commitments.
- Managing Children’s Behavior: Parents may face challenges in disciplining their children or guiding them on the right path.
Factors Contributing to Poor Parenting:
- Lack of Education: Some parents may not have enough knowledge about proper parenting techniques.
- Unemployment: Financial instability can lead to stress and poor decision-making in parenting.
- Single Parenting: Raising children alone can be overwhelming, leading to exhaustion and frustration.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Mention two challenges that parents commonly face.
- Explain one factor that can contribute to poor parenting.
- Describe how they can help their parents in overcoming these challenges.
- Role-play a scenario showing a challenge faced by parents.
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!
