- Clss: Primary 6
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 6
- Age: 11 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Values Education
- Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
- Previous Lesson: Meaning of Tolerance as a National Value
- Topic: Characteristics of Tolerance: Accommodation and Slow to Anger
- Content: Accommodation, Slow to Anger
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of accommodation and slow to anger.
- Affective Domain: Demonstrate appreciation for people with different opinions.
- Psychomotor Domain: Role-play a scenario showing patience in a conflict situation.
- Social Domain: Discuss how tolerance promotes peace in society.
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: Springer – The Characteristics of Ambiguity Tolerance
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts illustrating examples of tolerance
- Storybooks with moral lessons on patience and accommodation
- Flashcards with different emotional expressions
- Video clips or short dramatizations on tolerance
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding tolerance is essential for peaceful coexistence in society. This lesson will help pupils learn how to accommodate others and control their tempers, reducing conflicts at home, school, and in their communities.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have learned about the meaning of tolerance and can recognize situations where tolerance is needed in daily interactions.
Lesson Content
Characteristics of Tolerance: Accommodation and Slow to Anger
Accommodation means adjusting to differences and making room for other people’s opinions, beliefs, and behaviors. This means that we respect others even when they think differently from us.
Being slow to anger means controlling one’s temper and not reacting harshly when provoked. It helps in resolving conflicts peacefully.
- Accommodation
- Accepting others even when they have different views.
- Being patient with people’s mistakes.
- Allowing peaceful discussions instead of arguments.
- Slow to Anger
- Staying calm in difficult situations.
- Thinking before reacting in anger.
- Choosing peace over fights or quarrels.
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 | Discussion | Asks pupils to describe a time they got angry or had to accept another person’s view. | Pupils share personal experiences. | recognize situations where tolerance is needed. |
| Step 2: Explanation of Accommodation | 10 mins | Explanation & Illustration | Storytelling | Tells a short story of a boy who accepted a friend’s opinion instead of fighting. | Pupils listen attentively and respond to questions. | understand the meaning of accommodation. |
| Step 3: Explanation of Slow to Anger | 10 mins | Explanation & Example | Question & Answer | Explains slow to anger with a real-life example and asks pupils how they would react in a given situation. | Pupils provide answers based on their understanding. | learn how to control their emotions. |
| Step 4: Role-Playing Activity | 5 mins | Demonstration | Role-Play | Guides pupils in acting out a scenario where one person remains calm despite provocation. | Pupils perform the role-play in groups. | demonstrate tolerance in action. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Individual Work | Guides pupils to write short notes on accommodation and slow to anger. | Pupils write notes in their books. | record key lesson points. |
| Step 6: Lesson Evaluation | 3 mins | Questioning | Oral Review | Asks pupils to explain what they have learned about accommodation and slow to anger. | Pupils answer orally. | recall and explain key concepts. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Reinforcement | Summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to practice tolerance daily. | Pupils listen and respond to final questions. | commit to applying tolerance in daily life. |
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define accommodation in their own words.
- Explain what it means to be slow to anger.
- Give two examples of how people can show tolerance in school.
- Why is tolerance important in our society?
- Act out a scenario where they control their temper in a difficult situation.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Teacher will use simpler language and give additional examples.
- For advanced learners: Pupils will be asked to write a short story on tolerance.
- For kinesthetic learners: More role-playing activities will be included.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
This lesson is designed to be interactive and relatable for pupils. Use real-life examples that the pupils can connect with, and encourage discussions that allow them to share their own experiences. Reinforce the lesson by praising pupils when they demonstrate tolerance in class. Happy teaching!
