Types of Constituted Authority

Subject : 

Civic Education

Term :

Second Term / 2nd Term

Week:

Week 10

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 :

Types of 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 :

Types of  Constituted Authority

Religious Constituted Authority : This refers to group of people that derives their authority to command obedience from Religious institutions or Religious books . Examples of such people are

  • Pastors
  • Imam
  • Alfa
  • Evangelists
  • Priests

Traditional Constituted authority : This refers to set of group of individuals that derives authority from tradition , customs or culture . Examples of these peoples are

  • Emir of Sokoto
  • Oba of Lagos
  • Oni of Ife
  • Obi of Onitsha

Government Constituted authority : This refers to group of people that derives their authority from the constitution of the country . This set of people are always elected into power through election which are conducted at regular intervals . Examples of these peoples are

  • President
  • Governors
  • Local government chairmen
  • Senators
  • Judges

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
  • Mention four people that derive constituted authority from religion
  • Mention four people that derive constituted authority from customs or tradition
  • Mention four government officials that derived their powers from the constitution

 

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about  Responsibility of Constituted Authority in Nigeria