Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

TERM – 2^ND TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE FIRST REPUBLIC 1960-1966: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

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

I.) Define economic philosophy of the government:                              

II.) Identify the common economic philosophies.

III.) Define expansion of social services         

IV.) Identify the forms in which social services expand.

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 explains the meaning of economic philosophy of the government and                           identify the common economic philosophies.	Students listens attentively to the teacher .
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher describe the expansion of social services and discuss the forms in which social services expand.	Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement
STEP 3 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

THE FIRST REPUBLIC 1960-1966: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

Economic Philosophy of the Government:

The economic philosophy of a government typically refers to its overarching approach to managing economic affairs, including policies related to taxation, spending, regulation, and intervention in markets. Some common economic philosophies include:

1. Free Market Capitalism: This philosophy emphasizes minimal government intervention in the economy, allowing market forces to determine prices, allocate resources, and drive economic growth.
2. Mixed Economy: Many modern governments adopt a mixed economy approach, combining elements of both free-market capitalism and government intervention.
3. Socialism: Socialist governments advocate for greater public ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods and services.
4. Keynesian Economics: This economic philosophy, developed by economist John Maynard Keynes, emphasizes the role of government intervention in managing aggregate demand to stabilize the economy.

Expansion of Social Services

The expansion of social services refers to the process of increasing the range and accessibility of government-provided or subsidized programs and initiatives aimed at addressing the welfare and well-being of citizens. This expansion can take various forms, including:

1. Healthcare: Governments may expand access to healthcare services by providing universal healthcare coverage, subsidizing insurance premiums, or funding public healthcare facilities and programs.
2. Education: Increasing access to education often involves expanding public schooling, subsidizing tuition fees, providing financial aid to students, and investing in vocational training and higher education institutions.
3. Social Welfare: Governments may expand social welfare programs to support vulnerable populations such as the elderly, disabled, unemployed, or low-income individuals.
4. Childcare and Family Support: Initiatives to support families and children may include subsidized childcare services, parental leave policies, child benefit payments, and early childhood education programs.
5. Housing: Addressing housing affordability and homelessness through subsidized housing programs, rent controls, housing vouchers, and support services for at-risk populations.

EVALUATION: 1. Define economic philosophy of the government:                              

2. Identify 4 common economic philosophies.
3. Define expansion of social services
4. Identify 4 forms in which social services expand.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively