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
