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Colonial rule in Africa

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK TWELVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: COLONIAL RULE IN AFRICA

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

I.) Compare and contrast the patterns of colonial rule in Africa

II.) Identify the impacts of colonial rule on Africans.

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 compare and contrast the patterns of colonial rule in Africa

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                               

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the impact of colonial rule on Africans.

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

COLONIAL RULE IN AFRICA

Patterns of colonial rule in Africa varied depending on the colonizing power, the region, and the specific circumstances. However, several general patterns emerged, along with common impacts on African societies:

  1. Direct Rule vs. Indirect Rule:

   - Direct Rule: Some colonial powers, like France, preferred direct rule, where they established centralized administrations and directly governed the colonies.

   - Indirect Rule: Other colonial powers, such as Britain, implemented indirect rule, whereby they ruled through local indigenous leaders or institutions.

  1. Exploitation of Resources:

   - European colonial powers exploited Africa's natural resources for their own economic gain. This exploitation ranged from the extraction of minerals, such as gold, diamonds, and copper, to the forced labor on plantations and in mines.

  1. Cultural Imposition: European colonial powers imposed their languages, religions, legal systems, and educational curricula on African societies, aiming to assimilate indigenous populations into European culture.
  2. Infrastructure Development: Colonial powers invested in infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, and ports, primarily to facilitate the extraction of resources and the movement of goods and troops.

Impact of Colonial Rule on Africans

  1. Colonial rule led to the exploitation of Africa's resources and labor, resulting in economic underdevelopment and dependency on colonial powers.
  2. Indigenous cultures and identities were marginalized or suppressed, leading to the loss of traditional knowledge and practices.
  3. Arbitrary borders imposed by colonial powers divided African territories along artificial lines, often disregarding pre-existing political, ethnic, and linguistic boundaries
  4. Colonial policies favored certain groups over others, leading to the consolidation of social hierarchies and the exacerbation of divisions within African societies.
  5. Despite the challenges posed by colonial rule, African societies demonstrated resilience and resistance through various forms of protest, rebellion, and cultural preservation.

EVALUATION: 1.  Compare and contrast the patterns of colonial rule in Africa

  1. Identify 4 impacts of colonial rule on Africans.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively