Constituted Authority
Subject :
Civic Education
Term :
Second Term / 2nd Term
Week:
Week 9
Class :
Basic 4 / Grade 4 / Primary 4
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of Solutions To Problems of Ethnicity in Nigeria that have been taught in their previous classes
Topic :
Constituted authority
Reference To Previous Lesson Notes On Constituted authority
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- explain the meaning of constituted authority
- give examples of constituted authority
- say the reasons why we need to respect the people that occupy the post of constituted authority among us
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
What is the meaning of Constituted Authority
Reference To Previous Lesson Note On Constituted authority
Authority can be described as the right to give orders and make people obey those orders. The right to command and enforce obedience, therefore, is called authority. Constituted authority is duly established leadership recognized by the people. In our school, the head teacher, and other teachers and, by extension, the school prefects and class monitors, form a good example of constituted authority. In the traditional community, the Oba, Obi and Emir are each the constituted authority in their respective areas. In the larger society, the local governments, state and federal governments are constituted authorities
.Duties of citizens to constituted authority
These include:1. Obedience to the law.
2. Payment of taxes and rates.
3. Honesty and loyalty
.4. Punctuality at work
.5. Dedication to duty.
6. Effective service delivery.
7. Contribution to the development of society.
8. Respect for the dignity and religion of others.
- explain the meaning of constituted authority
- give examples of constituted authority
- say the reasons why we need to respect the people that occupy the post of constituted authority among us
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
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.
Evaluation
- explain the meaning of constituted authority
- give examples of constituted authority
- say the reasons why we need to respect the people that occupy the post of constituted authority among us
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about Constituted authority in Nigeria
