### Lesson Plan for Government – Senior Secondary 2
#### Topic: Pre-Colonial Administration III
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**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Government
**Time:** 80 minutes
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**Learning Objectives:**
1. Understand the structures and functions of various pre-colonial administrative systems in Nigeria.
2. Compare and contrast the administrative practices of different pre-colonial societies.
3. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of pre-colonial governance.
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### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Roll Call** (2 minutes)
2. **Recap of Previous Lesson: Pre-Colonial Administration I & II** (5 minutes)
- Brief discussion on the types and key features of pre-colonial administrative systems covered so far (e.g., centralized vs. decentralized systems).
3. **Introduction to Today’s Lesson** (3 minutes)
**Teacher:** "Today, we’ll delve deeper into the various pre-colonial administrative systems in Nigeria, understanding their structure, functions, and their significance."
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### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Lecture on Major Pre-Colonial Administrative Systems** (15 minutes)
- **Hausa/Fulani System (Centralized)**
- **Structure:** Emirate system, the role of the Emir, provincial administrators.
- **Functions:** Taxation, law and order, military organization.
- **Yoruba System (Centralized but Divided)**
- **Structure:** Alafin of Oyo, Oyo Mesi, titles such as Baale and Oba.
- **Functions:** Administration of justice, taxation, religious ceremonies.
- **Igbo System (Decentralized)**
- **Structure:** Village assemblies (Igbo-Ukwu), title societies.
- **Functions:** Consensus-based decision-making, age grades, and communalism.
- **Other Regional Systems (If time permits)**
2. **Use of Visual Aids:**
- PowerPoint slides with key points and diagrams.
- Maps showing locations of the various pre-colonial societies.
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### Group Activity (20 minutes)
1. **Form Groups:** Divide students into small groups (4-5 students each).
2. **Assigned Task:** Each group will be assigned a particular pre-colonial system to further research and discuss.
- They will create a chart listing the key features, strengths, and weaknesses of their assigned system.
3. **Presentation Prep:** Groups prepare to present their findings to the class.
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### Group Presentations (20 minutes)
1. **Group Presentations:** Each group presents their findings in 3 minutes.
2. **Q&A Session:** Allow other students to ask questions and offer comments after each presentation (2 minutes per group).
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### Class Discussion and Analysis (20 minutes)
1. **Facilitated Discussion:**
- Compare and contrast the different systems.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of centralized vs. decentralized systems.
- Analyze how these systems handled issues such as conflict resolution, law enforcement, and social order.
2. **Critical Thinking Questions:**
- "Which system do you think was most effective and why?"
- "What aspects of these systems can we see in modern Nigerian governance?"
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### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary:** Recap key points discussed about pre-colonial administration systems.
2. **Preview of Next Lesson:** Introduction to Colonial Administration and its impact on pre-colonial systems.
3. **Homework Assignment:**
- Write a comparative essay on any two pre-colonial administrative systems of your choice.
- Prepare to discuss the impacts of the colonial administration on these systems in the next class.
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**Teaching Aids and Materials:**
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Charts and Markers
- Maps of Pre-Colonial Nigeria
- Handouts with key points
**Assessment:**
- Observation during group activities and presentations.
- Participation in class discussions.
- Homework essay assignment.
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**Reflection:**
- Evaluate the effectiveness of group work and participation.
- Assess understanding through the quality of group presentations and class discussions.
- Gather feedback to improve future lessons on related topics.