Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7 & 8
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Protection Against Child Abuse And Harassment
Topic: Child Security Against Sexual Assault
Content: Sexual abuses and harassment of a boy or girl child

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define sexual assault and identify four different kinds of sexual abuses children might encounter at home, school, and neighbourhood.
Affective Domain: Show concern for personal safety by demonstrating an understanding of why it is important to speak up when feeling unsafe.
Psychomotor Domain: Role-play situations where they can report any form of abuse to a trusted adult.
Social Domain: Cooperate with classmates during group discussions on ways to prevent and protect themselves from sexual assault.

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 Child Mind Institute – 10 Ways to Teach Children to Speak Up About Sexual Abuse
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with scenarios of different types of abuse
Chart showing contact details for trusted adults and child help services
Videos on child protection
Board and marker

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the concept of child security against sexual assault is crucial for pupils at this age. This lesson equips them with knowledge of different forms of sexual abuse and empowers them to protect themselves and others. It emphasizes the importance of speaking up and seeking help, ensuring their safety at home, school, and in their neighbourhood.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are aware of the importance of personal boundaries and have learned about child abuse and harassment in previous lessons.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Child Security Against Sexual Assault

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teachers Activity	Pupils Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)	5 mins	Discussion and Questioning	Use personal stories or analogies to explain child safety.	Ask pupils if they know what sexual abuse means and where it might occur.	Pupils will share what they understand by sexual abuse.	Pupils develop an awareness of the lesson topic.
Step 2: Definition and Explanation of Sexual Abuse	10 mins	Direct Instruction	Use flashcards to describe different types of sexual abuse.	Define sexual assault and explain types of abuses like forceful sex, homosexuality, and inappropriate touching.	Pupils listen and observe as the teacher explains.	Pupils understand different kinds of sexual abuse.
Step 3: Reporting Sexual Abuse	10 mins	Interactive Session	Class discussion and role-playing	Demonstrate how to report abuse, using trusted adults and organizations like Child Help Services.	Pupils will role-play situations of reporting abuse.	Pupils know how to react and whom to report to.
Step 4: Prevention Measures	5 mins	Group Activity	Problem-solving through discussions in groups	Lead a discussion on how to avoid unsafe situations and how to say “No.”	Pupils discuss ways to protect themselves in groups.	Pupils learn effective prevention strategies.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Note Writing	Display key points on the board for pupils to copy.	Instruct pupils to write down important points on child security and abuse prevention.	Pupils copy important notes into their notebooks.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Oral Questioning	Ask questions related to types of abuse and prevention.	Pupils respond to questions to test their knowledge.	Pupils reflect on what they’ve learned during the lesson.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Summarization	Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the importance of speaking up against abuse.	Pupils listen to the teacher’s summary of the lesson.	Pupils have a clear understanding of the topic’s importance.

Lesson Content

Child Security Against Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual behavior directed at a child.
Some kinds of sexual abuses children might encounter include:

Homosexuality: This involves an adult of the same gender trying to engage in inappropriate sexual acts with a child.
Forceful Sex (Rape): This happens when someone forces a child into sexual acts against their will.
Inappropriate Touching: When an adult or even another child touches a child’s private parts without their permission.
Indecent Exposure: When an adult shows private parts or inappropriate images to a child to arouse sexual feelings.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define sexual assault.

List four types of sexual abuse children might face.
Name three trusted adults you can report sexual abuse to.
Explain one way to protect yourself from sexual abuse.
Why is it important to speak up when you feel unsafe?

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Child Security Against Sexual Assault (Primary 6)