- Class: Primary 6
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 9
- Age: 11 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: Meaning And Attributes Of Cooperation
- Topic: Attributes Of Cooperation: Common Efforts And Shared Responsibilities
- Content: Communal efforts, Shared responsibilities
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of common efforts and shared responsibilities.
- Affective Domain: Demonstrate willingness to work together in class activities.
- Psychomotor Domain: Participate in a role-play demonstrating communal efforts.
- Social Domain: Describe how teamwork benefits a 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
- Online Information from: Wikipedia – Cooperation
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Chart showing examples of communal efforts
- Pictures of people sharing responsibilities (e.g., cleaning, farming, building)
- Short video clips on teamwork
- Flashcards with examples of shared responsibilities
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding cooperation through common efforts and shared responsibilities helps pupils develop teamwork skills, making them better contributors to their families and communities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils already understand the meaning of cooperation and have discussed its attributes in the previous lesson.
Lesson Content
Attributes Of Cooperation: Common Efforts And Shared Responsibilities
Cooperation means working together with others to achieve a common goal. It has different attributes, including common efforts and shared responsibilities.
Common Efforts
Common effort means people coming together to achieve a shared goal. It involves:
- Working as a team to solve problems.
- Supporting one another in tasks.
- Making collective decisions for the benefit of all.
Shared Responsibilities
Shared responsibility means that each person plays a role in completing a task. It includes:
- Dividing work fairly among group members.
- Ensuring that everyone contributes equally.
- Holding each other accountable for assigned duties.
When people cooperate by sharing responsibilities and working together, tasks are completed faster, and communities grow stronger.
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 | Questioning | Asks pupils if they have ever worked in a group to achieve a goal. | Respond with examples of teamwork experiences. | Understanding teamwork. |
| Step 2: Explanation of Common Efforts | 10 mins | Discussion | Use of Examples | Explains what common efforts mean and gives real-life examples. | Listen and ask questions. | Common efforts involve teamwork. |
| Step 3: Explanation of Shared Responsibilities | 10 mins | Lecture | Demonstration | Shows pictures of shared responsibilities at home, school, and in the community. | Observe and describe what they see. | Shared responsibilities mean dividing tasks. |
| Step 4: Role-play Activity | 7 mins | Group work | Experiential Learning | Organizes pupils into groups to role-play a communal task (e.g., cleaning a classroom). | Participate actively in the role-play. | Cooperation improves efficiency. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 3 mins | Expository | Writing Exercise | Guides pupils to write down key points from the lesson. | Copy notes in their books. | Reinforce lesson content. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral Questioning | Recap | Asks pupils questions about the lesson. | Answer questions. | Assessing understanding. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Reflection | Summarizes key points and encourages pupils to practice cooperation at home. | Listen attentively. | Cooperation makes tasks easier. |
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is common effort?
- Mention two ways people can share responsibilities.
- Explain why teamwork is important in a community.
- How can shared responsibility make work easier?
Differentiation
For struggling learners, use visual aids and simple examples. For advanced learners, encourage them to provide real-life examples of cooperation in their communities.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage active participation by making pupils share personal experiences of cooperation. Reinforce the lesson through practical activities and discussions. Happy teaching!
