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Concept of Self-Control in Civic Education for Primary 6

CIVIC EDUCATION LESSON PLAN

PRIMARY 6 – SECOND TERM
WEEK 8

Lesson Details

  • Subject: Civic Education
  • Class: Primary 6
  • Term: Second Term
  • Week: 8
  • Age: 10–11 years
  • Topic: The Concept of Self-Control
  • Sub-topic: Meaning and Attributes of Self-Control
  • Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Define self-control.
  2. List the attributes of self-control.
  3. Explain the importance of self-control in daily life.
  4. Provide examples of self-control in different scenarios.

Keywords

  • Self-control
  • Discipline
  • Patience
  • Emotions
  • Impulse

Set Induction

The teacher asks the pupils:

  • “Have you ever been angry but decided not to fight or shout?”
  • “Why is it important to stay calm even when upset?”
    The teacher relates these questions to the concept of self-control, explaining that it helps people behave responsibly even when they feel upset.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have basic knowledge of managing their emotions and understanding good behavior.

Learning Resources and Materials

  • Pictures or drawings showing people controlling their emotions.
  • A short video or story about self-control.
  • Flashcards with keywords (e.g., patience, discipline, impulse).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher links the lesson to previous topics like tolerance, forgiveness, and cooperation, emphasizing that self-control is a necessary skill for fostering peace and unity.

Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving

Content

Definition of Self-Control

Self-control is the ability to manage your emotions, thoughts, and actions, especially in difficult or stressful situations. It helps people to:

  1. Resist the urge to act impulsively.
  2. Make thoughtful decisions.
  3. Behave responsibly.

Attributes of Self-Control

  1. Patience: Staying calm and waiting without getting angry.
  2. Discipline: Following rules and doing what is right, even when it is hard.
  3. Calmness: Staying relaxed in stressful or emotional situations.
  4. Focus: Concentrating on what is important and ignoring distractions.
  5. Emotional Management: Controlling your feelings instead of letting them control you.

Importance of Self-Control

  1. Helps to avoid fights and misunderstandings.
  2. Promotes good relationships with others.
  3. Encourages responsible decision-making.
  4. Prevents regretful actions caused by anger or impatience.
  5. Builds trust and respect among people.

Examples of Self-Control

  1. A pupil choosing not to argue with a classmate who insulted them.
  2. Waiting patiently for your turn in a queue instead of pushing others.
  3. Listening quietly when someone else is talking.
  4. Resisting the temptation to take something that does not belong to you.
  5. Apologizing when you make a mistake instead of denying it.

Class Activity Discussion

The teacher guides pupils in discussing scenarios where self-control is important.
Examples:

  • What would you do if someone steps on your foot by mistake?
  • How should you react if you lose a game you wanted to win?
  • What will you do if you feel like playing but you need to study?

Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities

Teacher’s Activities:

  1. Introduce the topic and explain the meaning of self-control.
  2. Show pictures or videos demonstrating self-control.
  3. Discuss the attributes and importance of self-control with examples.
  4. Guide pupils in the class activity discussion.

Learners’ Activities:

  1. Listen and participate in the discussion about self-control.
  2. Identify scenarios where they can apply self-control.
  3. Share examples of situations where they used self-control.

Evaluation (Assessment Questions)

Objective Questions (Choose the correct option):

  1. Self-control is the ability to ______.
    a. Get angry quickly
    b. Manage emotions and actions
    c. Ignore rules
    d. Fight others
  2. Which of these is NOT an attribute of self-control?
    a. Patience
    b. Discipline
    c. Anger
    d. Calmness
  3. ______ helps you stay relaxed in difficult situations.
    a. Focus
    b. Calmness
    c. Anger
    d. Impulse
  4. One importance of self-control is ______.
    a. Promoting fights
    b. Building trust and respect
    c. Acting impulsively
    d. Breaking rules
  5. Self-control helps us to make ______ decisions.
    a. Thoughtful
    b. Regretful
    c. Careless
    d. Selfish

Theory Questions:

  1. Define self-control in your own words.
  2. List three attributes of self-control.
  3. Mention two reasons why self-control is important.
  4. Give one example of self-control in the classroom.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson by reviewing the meaning, attributes, and importance of self-control. Pupils are encouraged to practice self-control in their daily lives and share examples of situations where they use it.

Reference Materials

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Relevant Civic Education textbooks

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