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Impact of Christian missionary activities in West Africa

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK SEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: IMPACT OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES IN WEST AFRICA

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

I.) Discuss the positive impact of Christian missionary activities in West Africa                             

II.) Discuss the negative impact of Christian missionary activities in West 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 positive impact of Christian missionary activities in West Africa                     

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                        

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the negative impact of Christian missionary activities in West 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

IMPACT OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES IN WEST AFRICA

The impact of Christian missionary activities in West Africa was multifaceted and had both positive and negative consequences:

Positive Impact:

  1. Education and Healthcare: Missionaries established schools and hospitals, providing access to education and healthcare for local populations, which contributed to improving literacy rates and healthcare outcomes.
  2. Social Services: Missionaries often provided social services such as food aid, shelter, and disaster relief, alleviating suffering and improving living conditions in communities.
  3. Cultural Exchange: Missionaries facilitated cultural exchange, introducing new ideas, technologies, and practices that enriched local cultures and contributed to social development.
  4. Translation of Scriptures: The translation of religious texts into local languages preserved indigenous languages and promoted literacy, enabling people to engage with Christian teachings in their own languages.
  5. Community Development: Missionary efforts often focused on community development projects, such as agriculture, infrastructure, and vocational training, empowering local communities to improve their livelihoods.

Negative Impact

  1. Cultural Disruption: Missionary activities sometimes led to the erosion of indigenous cultures and traditions as Christianity replaced traditional beliefs and practices, leading to cultural tensions and identity crises.
  2. Colonialism and Imperialism: Missionary activities were sometimes intertwined with colonial agendas, legitimizing colonial rule and contributing to the exploitation and marginalization of indigenous populations.
  3. Social Division: Conversion to Christianity sometimes created social divisions within communities, leading to conflicts between converts and non-converts and undermining social cohesion.
  4. Economic Dependence: Missionary-led development projects sometimes created dependency on external assistance, hindering local efforts for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.

EVALUATION: 1. Discuss 4 positive impact of Christian missionary activities in West Africa                             

  1. Discuss 4 negative impact of Christian missionary activities in West Africa

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively