The colonial economy and the under-development of Africa
TERM – 1ST TERM
WEEK FOURTEEN
Class: Senior Secondary School 3
Age: 17 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each
Date:
Subject: HISTORY
Topic: THE COLONIAL ECONOMY AND THE UNDER-DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
I.) Explain the meaning of underdevelopment.
II.) Examine the effects of underdevelopment on African economy;
III.) Discuss how underdevelopment has made African economies mere appendages of capitalist economy
IV.) Discuss the problems of drought and famine in Africa.
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 underdevelopment and discuss the effects of underdevelopment on African economy |
Students listens attentively to the teacher |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION |
Teacher discusses how underdevelopment has made African economics mere appendages of capitalist economy and identify the problems of drought and famine in Africa. |
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 COLONIAL ECONOMY AND THE UNDER-DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
Meaning of Underdevelopment
Underdevelopment refers to a state of economic, social, and political disadvantage characterized by low levels of industrialization, technological advancement, infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and standard of living. It is often associated with poverty, inequality, and dependency on more developed nations.
Effects of Underdevelopment on African Economy
Underdevelopment and African Economies as Appendages of Capitalist Economy
Problems of Drought and Famine in Africa
EVALUATION: 1. What is underdevelopment.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively