Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary School 2

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 3

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:    Civic Education

Topic:-      Traditions and beliefs

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

1. Define ‘traditions’ and ‘beliefs’
2. Describe ways of promoting traditions and beliefs

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 duties and obligations of citizens	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She defines traditions and beliefs	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She discusses ways we can promote traditions and beliefs	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

TRADITIONS AND BELIEFS

Traditions are the age-long set of values cherished by a particular people

that affects their way of life. These values are transmitted from one

generation to another

Beliefs are things that are considered to be true or held as an opinion

 

WAYS OF PROMOTING TRADITIONS AND BELIEFS

1. Through the family
2. Via the media, print and electronic media
3. When it is incorporated in the school curriculum
4. When it is acted as a drama
5. Dedicating some days to cultural and traditional festivals
6. Through cultural celebrations and workshops e.g FESTAC ‘77

 

EVALUATION:   1. Define traditions and beliefs

2. Discuss the ways we can promote traditions and beliefs

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively