Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: National Value Education
Curriculum Theme: Security Education
Previous Lesson: Personal Security – Duties Of Children
Topic: Protection Against Child Abuse And Harassment
Content: Child abuse and harassment

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define child abuse and identify five types of child abuse children might face.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of protecting themselves and reporting abuse to trusted adults.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate an understanding of how to communicate if they feel uncomfortable or threatened.
Social Domain: Discuss how to promote a safe and supportive environment in their 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 HealthyPlace – Child Abuse Prevention: How to Stop Child Abuse

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Charts displaying different forms of child abuse.
Role-play scripts for understanding harassment.
Flashcards on how to report abuse to authorities.

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding child abuse and harassment is crucial for children to protect themselves and others in their community. By learning about the different forms of abuse, children can identify and respond appropriately when they encounter dangerous situations, creating a safer environment for themselves and their peers.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are already familiar with personal security and have learned about the basic duties of children regarding their safety.

Instructional Procedures:

Learning Area: Protection Against Child Abuse And Harassment

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction)	5 mins	Interactive lecture	Visual and verbal aids	Teacher introduces the topic by asking pupils if they know what child abuse is.	Pupils listen and share their initial thoughts on abuse.	Pupils gain initial awareness of the topic.
Step 2: Explanation of Child Abuse	8 mins	Discussion	Q&A and chart display	Teacher explains child abuse and harassment, showing flashcards.	Pupils observe and ask questions.	Pupils understand the concept of child abuse.
Step 3: Types of Child Abuse	7 mins	Explanation	Visual aids	Teacher lists 5 types of child abuse children might encounter: physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, and verbal.	Pupils write down the types of abuse in their notes.	Pupils learn the different types of abuse.
Step 4: Role-play on Reporting Abuse	7 mins	Role-play	Scenario-based learning	Teacher organizes a role-play showing how children can report abuse to a trusted adult.	Pupils participate in the role-play in small groups.	Pupils practice how to communicate/report abuse.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Instructional writing	Group discussion	Teacher gives time for pupils to copy the classroom note.	Pupils copy the note into their books.	Pupils have a written record of the lesson content.
Step 6: Evaluation	5 mins	Interactive Q&A	Peer assessment	Teacher asks questions to assess understanding of the topic.	Pupils answer the questions orally and reflect on what they’ve learned.	Pupils evaluate their own understanding.
Step 7: Conclusion	3 mins	Recap and Summary	Teacher-guided	Teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of reporting abuse.	Pupils listen and ask final questions if needed.	Pupils consolidate their learning of the topic.

Lesson Content

Protection Against Child Abuse And Harassment

Child abuse is when a child is hurt by an adult, either physically, emotionally, or mentally. It is important to understand these abuses to protect yourself and others. Below are some common types of child abuse that children might face:

Physical abuse – When an adult hits or physically hurts a child.
Emotional abuse – When an adult says things to make a child feel bad or worthless.
Sexual abuse – When an adult touches a child inappropriately or forces them to do something they don’t understand.
Neglect – When an adult doesn’t provide enough food, shelter, or care for a child.
Verbal abuse – When an adult constantly shouts or insults a child.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define child abuse.

List five types of child abuse children might face.
Explain why it is important to report abuse.
Act out how to report an uncomfortable situation to a trusted adult.
Discuss how to create a safer environment in the community.

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Protection Against Child Abuse And Harassment (Primary 6)