The Importance of Values and How They are Promoted in Society Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan for Civic Education

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Topic: Importance of Values and Factors that Promote Value System
Sub-topic:

1. Analyze the Importance of Values
2. Enumerate the Factors that Promote Value System
   Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Analyze why values are important in a society.
2. Identify and enumerate the factors that promote a value system.

Keywords

• Importance
• Values
• Value System
• Promotion
• Society

Set Induction

Start with a brief discussion on how values influence personal and societal behavior. Ask students for examples of values they think are important.

Entry Behaviour

Students should be familiar with the basic concept of values from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Textbook: Civic Education for JSS 1
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart listing factors that promote values

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Link the discussion to how values have impacted historical events and personal experiences of students.

Embedded Core Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Social Awareness

Learning Materials

• Civic Education textbook
• Chart of value-promoting factors

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• “Civic Education for JSS 1” by [Author]

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Chart on importance and promotion of values

Content

1. Importance of Values
   • Values are essential as they guide behavior, promote social harmony, and establish norms for acceptable conduct.
   • Examples:
     • Promote Social Harmony: Values like respect and honesty help people live together peacefully.
     • Guide Personal Behavior: Values like integrity help individuals make ethical decisions.
     • Support National Unity: Shared values foster a sense of belonging and national pride.
     • Encourage Good Citizenship: Values like responsibility and civic duty lead to active participation in community and national affairs.
     • Enhance Personal Development: Values like perseverance and hard work contribute to personal growth and achievement.
2. Factors that Promote Value System
   • Family: The family teaches and reinforces values from an early age.
   • Education: Schools and educational institutions promote values through curriculum and social interactions.
   • Religion: Religious teachings often emphasize moral values and ethical behavior.
   • Media: Media and communication channels spread values and cultural norms.
   • Community: Community organizations and leaders promote values through community service and public programs.

Evaluation

1. Values help in promoting ________. a) Conflict
   b) Harmony
   c) Disunity
   d) Disorder
2. Which factor promotes a value system through teachings from early childhood? a) Media
   b) Family
   c) Community
   d) Education
3. An example of a value that guides personal behavior is ________. a) Responsibility
   b) Entertainment
   c) Fashion
   d) Technology
4. Which of the following factors is responsible for promoting values through teachings and curriculum? a) Family
   b) Religion
   c) Education
   d) Media
5. Media contributes to value promotion by ________. a) Creating laws
   b) Spreading values and cultural norms
   c) Offering religious services
   d) Hosting community events
6. National unity is supported by ________ values. a) Personal
   b) Community
   c) Shared
   d) Temporary
7. Which factor is known for emphasizing moral values through religious teachings? a) Media
   b) Family
   c) Education
   d) Religion
8. Personal development is enhanced by values such as ________. a) Generosity
   b) Perseverance
   c) Fashion
   d) Technology
9. Which factor promotes values through community service and public programs? a) Family
   b) Media
   c) Community
   d) Education
10. Values like honesty and respect contribute to ________. a) Personal growth
    b) Conflict
    c) Isolation
    d) Disunity
11. The family is crucial in promoting values through ________. a) Education
    b) Media
    c) Early teaching
    d) Community programs
12. Education promotes values by ________. a) Spreading cultural norms
    b) Offering religious services
    c) Teaching and social interactions
    d) Family influence
13. The factor that helps in spreading values and cultural norms widely is ________. a) Media
    b) Family
    c) Community
    d) Education
14. The role of religion in promoting values is through ________. a) Educational curriculum
    b) Media broadcasts
    c) Moral teachings
    d) Community programs
15. Values that promote social harmony include ________. a) Entertainment
    b) Respect
    c) Fashion
    d) Technology

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are the key reasons values are important in a society?
   • Values guide behavior, promote harmony, and support national unity.
2. Name one factor that promotes values through family teachings.
   • Family.
3. How does education promote values?
   • Through curriculum and social interactions.
4. What role does religion play in promoting values?
   • It provides moral teachings and ethical guidelines.
5. How does media contribute to the promotion of values?
   • By spreading values and cultural norms.
6. Why is it important for values to guide personal behavior?
   • To ensure ethical decisions and personal integrity.
7. What is one example of a value that supports good citizenship?
   • Responsibility.
8. How can community programs promote values?
   • By engaging in public service and community activities.
9. In what way does the family influence a person’s values?
   • By teaching and reinforcing values from an early age.
10. Give an example of a value that enhances personal development.
    • Perseverance.
11. How can media affect the value system in society?
    • By influencing cultural norms and societal expectations.
12. Why are shared values important for national unity?
    • They foster a sense of belonging and collective identity.
13. What value is important for guiding ethical decisions?
    • Integrity.
14. How does education support value systems?
    • Through structured teaching and social interactions.
15. Explain how personal values impact community behavior.
    • Personal values shape how individuals interact and contribute to the community.

Presentation

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on “National Values” and discusses its relevance to the new topic.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the importance of values and factors that promote a value system.
• Step 3: The teacher encourages students to discuss their own experiences with values and their impact on their lives, correcting any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce the topic and explain key concepts.
• Facilitate discussions and guide students through examples.
• Monitor and assess students’ understanding through activities and questions.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Engage in class activities and share personal experiences related to values.

Assessment

• Observe student participation and responses during discussions.
• Evaluate answers from the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions

1. Explain why values are important in society.
2. Identify and describe one factor that promotes values through education.
3. Give an example of a value that enhances social harmony.
4. Describe how media contributes to the promotion of values.
5. How does religion influence the value system in society?
6. What role does family play in teaching values?
7. Explain how community programs promote values.
8. Discuss the impact of shared values on national unity.
9. What is the importance of personal values in guiding behavior?
10. How can values support personal and community development?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews key points from the lesson, marks students’ work, and provides feedback.