Processes of Changing Culture and Differences

Table of Contents

Subject : Social Studies

Topic :  Processes of Changing Culture and Differences

Class : Primary 5

Term :  First Term

Week : Week 3

Previous Knowledge : Pupils have previous knowledge of

Unity in Cultural Diversity

that has been taught in their former lessons and classes

Behavioural Objectives : Pupils should be able to

  1. Understand the concept of culture and its significance.
  2. Identify cultural practices that may be retrogressive or against human dignity.
  3. Explain the processes involved in changing culture and promoting positive differences.

Methods Of Teaching 

  • Discussion
  • Explanation
  • Questions and Answers
  • Role Modelling

Instructional Materials 

  • Wall Charts
  • Pictures
  • Online materials
  • Textbooks
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Visual aids (pictures and diagrams)
  • Printed handouts on different cultural practices
  • Multimedia resources (videos or slideshows)
  • Case studies highlighting cultural change
  • Writing materials (notebooks, pens, pencils)

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Cultural awareness
  • Research skills

Content 

Culture is the sum total way of life of a group of people. Culture is good but it is not all cultural practices that is economical, social or progressive. There is a need to do away with cultural practices that are retrogressive and against human dignity. In the olden days in some parts of Nigeria, twins were not allowed to live. They were put to death immediately after birth but thanks to Marry Slessor, a Christian missionary that put an end to such drastic barbaric inhumane cultural practice.

 

Processes of Changing Culture and Differences

1. Enlightenment is necessary to make the group of people dump the old inhumane cultural practices and embrace the new progressive ones

2. Organize seminar and public talks to sensitize the public on the need to move on with the new culture

3. Dialogue

4. Law reforms

5. The mass media and the print media

There are three major ethnic groups in Nigeria which are

1. Yorùbá

2. Igbó

3. Hausa

 

Other ethnic groups in Nigeria with different languages are

1. Itsekiri

2. Urobo

3. Igboma

4. Ìgbàlà

5. Igboho

6. Fiditi

7. Fulani

8. Awori

9. Nupe

10. Ibibio

 

 

Presentation 

  1. Introduction (10 minutes)
    • Welcome and greet the students.
    • Briefly explain the importance of understanding culture and its impact on society.
    • State the learning objectives for the lesson.
  2. Definition of Culture (15 minutes)
    • Define culture as the way of life of a group of people, including their beliefs, traditions, customs, and values.
    • Use visual aids and examples to help students grasp the concept.
  3. Identifying Retrogressive Practices (10 minutes)
    • Show pictures and case studies of cultural practices that may be retrogressive or against human dignity.
    • Discuss these examples with the students, encouraging them to think critically.
  4. Processes of Changing Culture (15 minutes)
    • Present the five processes of changing culture: Enlightenment, seminars/public talks, dialogue, law reforms, and media influence.
    • Explain each process in detail using real-world examples

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Facilitate class discussions and group activities.
  • Provide explanations and clarifications when needed.
  • Use multimedia resources to enhance understanding.
  • Encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions.

 

Learners’ Activities:

  • Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
  • Participate in discussions and group activities.
  • Ask questions and seek clarifications.
  • Engage in critical thinking exercises
  1. Case Studies (15 minutes)
    • Present case studies of individuals or groups who successfully changed retrogressive cultural practices.
    • Discuss the strategies they used and the outcomes of their efforts.
  2. Group Activity (20 minutes)
    • Divide the class into small groups.
    • Provide each group with a different cultural practice to research and discuss how it could be changed positively.
    • Groups present their findings to the class.
  3. Assessment (10 minutes)
    • Distribute handouts with questions related to the lesson.
    • Students complete the assessment individually.
  4. Conclusion and Recap (10 minutes)
    • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
    • Reiterate the importance of understanding culture and promoting positive change.
    • Encourage students to reflect on what they’ve learned.
  5. Homework (5 minutes)
    • Assign homework related to the lesson, such as writing a short essay on a cultural practice they would like to see changed.

 Evaluation 

Objectives

1. Culture is the sum total way of life of a group of people. Culture is good but it is not all cultural practices that are __________, social or progressive.
a) economical
b) retrogressive
c) diverse
d) traditional

2. In the olden days in some parts of Nigeria, twins were not allowed to live. They were put to death immediately after birth but thanks to Mary Slessor, a Christian missionary that put an end to such drastic __________ cultural practice.
a) traditional
b) barbaric
c) celebratory
d) innovative

3. Processes of changing culture often require __________ to make the group of people dump the old inhumane cultural practices and embrace the new progressive ones.
a) strict enforcement
b) enlightenment
c) isolation
d) resistance

4. To sensitize the public on the need to move on with the new culture, one effective approach is to __________.
a) host extravagant events
b) organize seminars and public talks
c) impose strict laws
d) ignore the issue

5. __________ is a crucial method for resolving cultural differences and promoting understanding among different groups.
a) Isolation
b) Dialogue
c) Resistance
d) Competition

6. Cultural transformation can also be facilitated through __________, which involve changing existing laws to align with modern values.
a) tradition
b) law reforms
c) conservatism
d) rituals

7. The mass media and the print media play a vital role in disseminating information and influencing __________.
a) cultural preservation
b) cultural transformation
c) cultural isolation
d) cultural stagnation

8. Nigeria is home to three major ethnic groups, namely the Yoruba, Ibo, and Hausa. These groups are known for their __________ cultures.
a) ancient
b) progressive
c) diverse
d) secretive

9. Apart from the major ethnic groups, Nigeria boasts a rich tapestry of __________ ethnic groups, each with its unique language and customs.
a) ancient
b) numerous
c) uniform
d) isolated

10. Some of the other ethnic groups in Nigeria include Itsekiri, Urobo, and Igboma, each contributing to the country’s __________ diversity.
a) cultural
b) linguistic
c) agricultural
d) urban

11. __________ is a prominent ethnic group known for its nomadic lifestyle and cattle herding traditions in Nigeria.
a) Awori
b) Nupe
c) Fulani
d) Ibibio

12. The preservation of cultural diversity is essential for maintaining Nigeria’s __________ as a nation.
a) unity
b) isolation
c) modernization
d) division

13. Embracing cultural change often leads to __________, as people adapt to new ways of life.
a) resistance
b) stagnation
c) innovation
d) isolation

14. Mary Slessor’s actions serve as a powerful example of how __________ individuals can make a positive impact on culture.
a) courageous
b) complacent
c) divisive
d) traditional

15. Sensitizing the public through seminars and public talks is a __________ way to promote cultural understanding and transformation.
a) effective
b) costly
c) insignificant
d) irrelevant

Theory  

1. What is culture

2. Mention two cultural practices that are good

3. Mention two cultural practices that are bad

Assignment 

Please kindly prepare for the next lesson by reading about

Marriage customs and practices