Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 7

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:      Government

Topic:-       Democracy II

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

1. State the merits and demerits of democracy
2. Enumerate the conditions necessary for a successful democracy

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 reviews the previous lesson on democracy	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	He states the merits and demerits of democracy	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	He enumerates the conditions necessary for a successful democracy	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

DEMOCRACY II

Merits of Democracy

1. It promotes political participation: it encourages citizens to be involved in their government and politics.

2. The electorates are given the opportunity to elect leaders of their choice.

3. There is political stability through periodic elections.

4. Decision making: Persuasion and argument are used in making decisions rather than violent means.

5. The Rule of Law: Democracy promotes equality of persons, protection of their possessions and their fundamental human rights.

 

Demerits of Democracy

1. The representative of the people may be representing their own interest.

2. Rule of Ignorance: Democracy does not pay attention to quality but quantity. Votes are not weighed but are counted.

3. Elections are often manipulated to favour self-centered and irresponsible representatives through thuggery and the use of money.

4. It is very expensive to operate.

5. Inadequate political education may make voters to collect money for their votes.

 

CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEMOCRACY

1. Political Freedom: People should have the freedom of speech and

expression so that they can share their views and criticize the government.

2. Economic Equality: A complete economy is not possible but the basic

necessities of lives can be fulfilled, because democracy without economic

equality is meaningless. The resources must reach every person.

3. Social Equality: Discrimination of people on the basis of caste, colour,

religion and gender should be prohibited. Only then can we lead to a

successful democracy.

EVALUATION:    1. State three merits and demerits of democracy

2. Highlight the conditions necessary for a successful democracy

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively