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PEACE EDUCATION

Subject :

Social Studies

Topic :

PEACE EDUCATION

Class: Primary 6

Term: Second Term

Week: Week 9

Instructional Materials:

  • Whiteboard/ chalkboard
  • Interactive poster
  • Interactive video

 

Reference Materials

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have previous knowledge of INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

 

 

Behavioural Objectives :

  • PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: At the end of this Unit, Pupils should be able to
    1. Explain the Meaning of peace education
    2. List the Characteristics of peace educations
    3. Write out the Attributes of cooperation
    4. Say the meaning of What is unity

 

 

Content:

Peace is the absence of war.

It refers to a situation where there is no conflict, violence or dispute

Peace education means living in friendship with others. It is the absence of war or violence in an area. Peace enlightens people to live in friendship or cordial relationships and avoid war and violence.

Peace education is a field of study that focuses on teaching individuals the skills and knowledge they need to create a more peaceful world. This can include things like conflict resolution, non-violent communication, and understanding the causes of violence and conflict. Peace education can be taught at any age, from early childhood through adulthood, and can take place in a variety of settings, such as schools, community centers, and online. The goal of peace education is to empower individuals to act as agents of change and to promote a more peaceful and just society.

Characteristics of peace educations

  1. Focus on non-violent conflict resolution: Peace education emphasizes the use of non-violent strategies for resolving conflicts, such as mediation, negotiation, and dialogue.
  2. Emphasis on understanding and empathy: Peace education encourages individuals to try to understand the perspectives and experiences of others, and to develop empathy and compassion towards those who may be different from themselves.
  3. Encouragement of critical thinking and problem-solving: Peace education promotes the use of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex issues related to peace and conflict.
  4. Development of leadership skills: Peace education seeks to develop individuals who are confident and capable leaders, and who are able to inspire and motivate others towards positive change.
  5. Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration: Peace education emphasizes the importance of working together as a team and collaborating with others in order to achieve common goals.
  6. Focus on global citizenship: Peace education encourages individuals to think beyond their own communities and to consider the impact of their actions on a global scale.
  7. Incorporation of experiential learning: Peace education often incorporates hands-on, experiential learning activities, such as role-playing, simulations, and field trips, to help students understand and apply the concepts being taught.

Classwork

  1. What is one characteristic of peace education? a) Focus on violent conflict resolution b) Emphasis on understanding and empathy c) Encouragement of critical thinking and problem-solving d) Development of leadership skills
  2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peace education? a) Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration b) Encouragement of aggressive behavior c) Focus on global citizenship d) Incorporation of experiential learning
  3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peace education? a) Development of leadership skills b) Focus on non-violent conflict resolution c) Emphasis on understanding and empathy d) Encouragement of apathy towards others
  4. What is an important part of peace education? a) Encouragement of aggressive behavior b) Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration c) Focus on violent conflict resolution d) Incorporation of experiential learning
  5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peace education? a) Encouragement of critical thinking and problem-solving b) Development of leadership skills c) Focus on non-violent conflict resolution d) Emphasis on aggression and domination
  6. What is one goal of peace education? a) To promote a more peaceful and just society b) To encourage aggression and violence c) To foster apathy towards others d) To teach individuals to be aggressive leaders
  7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peace education? a) Emphasis on understanding and empathy b) Encouragement of critical thinking and problem-solving c) Development of leadership skills d) Focus on violent conflict resolution
  8. What is an important aspect of peace education? a) Encouragement of aggressive behavior b) Emphasis on teamwork and collaboration c) Focus on violent conflict resolution d) Incorporation of experiential learning
  9. What is a goal of peace education? a) To promote a more peaceful and just society b) To encourage aggression and violence c) To foster apathy towards others d) To teach individuals to be aggressive leaders
  10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of peace education? a) Encouragement of critical thinking and problem-solving b) Development of leadership skills c) Focus on non-violent conflict resolution d) Emphasis on aggression and domination

Answers

  1. b
  2. b
  3. d
  4. b
  5. d
  6. a
  7. d
  8. d
  9. a
  10. d

Tolerance means accepting other people the way they are, although we may not accept or support what they do or what they are.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TOLERANCE

  1. Respect other people’s behaviours and ways of doing things.
  2. Forgive others
  3. Accommodate other people
  4. Be slow to anger.

Cooperation means working together towards a shared aim

ATTRIBUTE OF COOPERATION

  1. communal effort
  2. shared responsibilities
  3. helping one another  in times of needs
  4. Willingness to assist.

NATIONAL UNITYIN NIGERIA

National unity is when people in a country are in agreement and work together.

Nigeria is a country located in West Africa. It is made up of over 500 ethnic groups and has a diverse population with a variety of religions, languages, and cultures. Despite this diversity, the country has a long history of conflict and violence, particularly between different ethnic and religious groups.

National unity refers to the idea of bringing all of these diverse groups together and working towards a common goal of unity and harmony. This can involve things like promoting mutual understanding and respect between different groups, fostering a sense of shared identity and belonging, and working to address issues of inequality and injustice.

Promoting national unity is important because it can help to create a more peaceful and stable society, and can also lead to economic and social development. However, achieving national unity is often a challenging task, and requires ongoing efforts to address deep-seated conflicts and inequalities.

Things that promote national unity

  1. Respecting the national objectives
  2. National anthem
  3. National flag and coat of arms
  4. Strengthen national bonds.

VALUES THAT PROMOTE PEACE

  1. Humility
  2. Forgiveness
  3. Moderation
  4. Tolerance
  5. Humaneness
  6. Self-control

IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL UNITY

  1. It brings progress in a country
  2. It makes other countries to respect one’s country
  3. It makes citizens live in peace with one another.
  4. It makes people to be patriotic and loyal to their country

 

 

Things that promote national unity in Nigeria

There are several things that can promote national unity in Nigeria:

  1. Education: Providing education that is inclusive and promotes understanding and respect for different cultures and religions can help to foster a sense of national unity.
  2. Intercultural exchange: Encouraging interactions and exchanges between people from different cultural backgrounds can help to build mutual understanding and respect.
  3. Addressing inequality and injustice: Working to address issues of inequality and injustice, such as poverty, discrimination, and corruption, can help to foster a sense of shared purpose and unity.
  4. Promoting national pride: Encouraging pride in Nigerian culture and history can help to create a sense of shared identity and belonging among all citizens.
  5. Political leadership: Strong, fair, and inclusive political leadership that works to unite the country can help to promote national unity.
  6. Community-building initiatives: Programs and initiatives that bring people together and foster a sense of community can help to promote national unity.
  7. Media and communication: Using the media and other forms of communication to promote understanding and respect between different groups can help to foster national unity.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

Evaluation :

  1. What is one way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Encouraging aggression and violence between different groups b) Providing education that promotes understanding and respect for different cultures c) Promoting division and discrimination between different groups d) Ignoring issues of inequality and injustice
  2. What is NOT a way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Encouraging intercultural exchange and understanding b) Addressing issues of inequality and injustice c) Promoting national pride in Nigerian culture and history d) Encouraging division and discrimination between different groups
  3. Which of the following is NOT a way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Strong, fair, and inclusive political leadership b) Community-building initiatives that bring people together c) Using the media and other forms of communication to promote understanding and respect d) Encouraging violence and aggression between different groups
  4. What is an important aspect of national unity in Nigeria? a) Aggression and violence between different groups b) Discrimination and division between different groups c) Lack of education about different cultures and religions d) Inequality and injustice
  5. What is NOT a way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Encouraging intercultural exchange and understanding b) Addressing issues of inequality and injustice c) Promoting national pride in Nigerian culture and history d) Encouraging division and discrimination between different groups
  6. What is an important aspect of national unity in Nigeria? a) Aggression and violence between different groups b) Discrimination and division between different groups c) Lack of education about different cultures and religions d) Inequality and injustice
  7. What is NOT a way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Strong, fair, and inclusive political leadership b) Community-building initiatives that bring people together c) Using the media and other forms of communication to promote understanding and respect d) Encouraging violence and aggression between different groups
  8. What is an important aspect of national unity in Nigeria? a) Aggression and violence between different groups b) Discrimination and division between different groups c) Lack of education about different cultures and religions d) Inequality and injustice
  9. What is NOT a way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Encouraging intercultural exchange and understanding b) Addressing issues of inequality and injustice c) Promoting national pride in Nigerian culture and history d) Encouraging division and discrimination between different groups
  10. Which of the following is NOT a way to promote national unity in Nigeria? a) Strong, fair, and inclusive political leadership b) Community-building initiatives that bring people together c) Using the media and other forms of communication to promote understanding and respect d) Encouraging violence and aggression between different groups
  1. What is the Meaning of peace education
  2. Write out two Characteristics of peace educations
  3. What are the Attributes of cooperation? mention four
  4. What is unity

Conclusion :

 

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

 

Assignment :

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

 

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