Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary School 3

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 5

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:    Civic Education

Topic:-      Advantages and disadvantages of constitutional democracy

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

1. State the advantages of constitutional democracy
2. Highlight the disadvantages of constitutional democracy

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 constitutional democracy	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She states the advantages of constitutional democracy	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	She further states the disadvantages of constitutional democracy	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

ADVANTAGES OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY

1. it allows people to choose their leaders
2. It leads to a smooth transition of government
3. The fundamental human rights of the citizens are protected
4. it brings about an accountable governance
5. it promotes popular participation

 

DISADVANTAGES OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY

1. There is quite a lot of delay in making policies since it must follow due

process

2. The minority cannot have their way
3. The non-performing elected officials cannot be removed till it is time for

elections

4. it is expensive to run

EVALUATION:   1. State the advantages of constitutional democracy

2. Highlight the disadvantages of constitutional democracy

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively