NON-CENTRALIZED STATES
Subject :
HISTORY SCHEME OF WORK JSS TWO
FIRST TERM
Topic :
WEEK 2 [ NON-CENTRALIZED STATES]
Week :
Week 2
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- pictures
- textbooks
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have been taught Meaning of Non- centralized states
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- mention examples of characteristics of non-centralized states in pre-colonial era in Nigeria
- say the advantages of non centralized states
Content :
The following are some of the characteristics of non-centralized states in pre-colonial era in Nigeria
[1] different governing units existed in the states; There were different bodies that helped in the administration of these states,each state had its peculiar governing structure.
[2]Age grade systems were used in most of the state; This was very common in the igbo and some Niger Delta –city states,
[3]decision making were in the hands of elders; The elders most often took major decisions in many of these states,
[4]power distribution; political powers were distributed among various units such as age grade,council of elders,secret societies,etc,in most cases the king did not have final say in decision making,
[5] existence of secret societies and cults; In many of the pre-colonial states secret societies and cults played significant roles in political administration
ADVANTAGES OF NON CENTRALIZED STATES;
1]It prevents misuse of power
2]it encourages everyone to participate in government
3]it brings government close to the people
4]it gives people at the grassroots sense of belonging
5]it grooms people at the grassroots for future leadership role.
DISADVANTAGES OF NON- CENTRALIZED STATES;
1]It increases cost of governance
2]corrupt politicians at the grass roots may mismanage funds
3]it may bring about tribalism and ethnicity
4]it may retard growth of areas with immature and inexperienced political leaders
5]The entire nation may become weak politically
EXAMPLES OF NON-CENTRALIZED STATES IN PRECOLONIAL NIGERIA
TIV,IDOMA,EBIRA,IGBO,URHOBO,IJO[IJAW], ORO[ORON]IBIBIO,ANAANG
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
Evaluation :
CLASSWORK;
1]state three advantages of non centralized states
2]state two disadvantages of non-centralized states
3] mention six examples of non-centralized states in pre-colonial Nigeria
Conclusion :
The teacher gives out a short note and he goes round to mark
Assignment :
ASSIGNMENT;
Identify the location of TIV on the map of Nigeria
