Civic Education - Junior Secondary 3 - Negative behaviours

Negative behaviours

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 6

Class: Junior Secondary School 3

Age: 14 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Civic education

Topic:-       Negative behaviours

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Mention and explain the effects of negative behaviours

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on negative behaviours

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She lists the effects of negative behaviours

 

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She explains the effects of negative behaviours

 

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE BEHAVIOURS

Negative behaviors can have significant and wide-ranging effects on

society, impacting various aspects of communal life and well-being. Some

of the effects include:

  1. Social Cohesion: Negative behaviors can erode trust, cooperation, and

solidarity within communities, leading to increased social divisions and

conflicts.

  1. Public Safety: Certain negative behaviors, such as aggression, violence,

and criminal activities, can jeopardize the safety and security of individuals

and communities, creating fear and instability.

  1. Economic Impact: Negative behaviors can result in financial losses due

to property damage, theft, fraud, and decreased productivity in workplaces

affected by conflict or dysfunction.

  1. Health and Well-being: Negative behaviors can contribute to physical

and mental health problems, both for individuals engaging in the behaviors

and for those affected by them. This can include stress, anxiety,

depression, substance abuse, and physical injuries.

  1. Educational Disruption: Negative behaviors, such as bullying or

disruptive conduct, can hinder learning environments, leading to decreased

academic performance, absenteeism, and disengagement among students.

  1. Family Dynamics: Negative behaviors within families can strain

relationships, contribute to domestic violence, and have adverse effects on

children's development and well-being.

  1. Cultural and Moral Decay: Persistent negative behaviors can erode

ethical standards, values, and cultural norms within society, leading to a

decline in moral integrity and social responsibility.

  1. Legal and Judicial System Strain: Negative behaviors often result in legal

consequences, leading to increased caseloads in the judicial system,

overcrowded prisons, and strains on law enforcement resources.

  1. Stigmatization and Marginalization: Individuals or groups associated with

negative behaviors may face social stigma, discrimination, and

marginalization, exacerbating inequalities and hindering their access to

opportunities and resources.

  1. Interpersonal Relationships: Negative behaviors can damage

interpersonal relationships, causing rifts, resentment, and breakdowns in

communication, which can further isolate individuals and undermine social

cohesion.

EVALUATION:    1. Mention and explain six effects of negative behaviours

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively