DISCIPLINE

Subject : 

Civic Education

Term :

First Term

Week:

Week 5

Class :

JSS 2 / BASIC 8

 

Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of

 

Effects of Lack of Contentment

 

that was taught in their previous lesson

 

Topic:

 

DISCIPLINE

 

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

 

  • Say the meaning of discipline
  • List the benefits of being disciplined
  • Mention the attributes of being disciplined.

 

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

Week 5

 

Topic: Discipline

 

Meaning of Discipline

 

Discipline is the training of the mind to obey simple rules and regulations. The practice of making people obey rules and orders is called Discipline. Discipline is defined as a field of study or is training to fix incorrect behavior or create better skills. Discipline is a method of training the mind, body, or behavior, and it makes people do what is expected of them. We are disciplined when we have self control. A disciplined individual does things according to laid down rules and regulations.

 

It is the attitude of doing the right thing at the right time and at times without being forced or persuaded to do so.

 

Attributes of Discipline

 

Self control – Every student should have a good spirit that will help them have self control. Self control is the ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. A disciplined student controls himself to obey all the rules and regulations of the school. This enables him or her to excel in academic endeavours. Be respected in the school and society. Discipline makes a good leader.

Moderation – The control of your behaviour so that you keep your actions, feelings, habits within reasonable or sensible limit. It  is the process of eliminating or lessening extremes. It is used to ensure normality throughout the medium on which it is being conducted. A moderate person doesn’t overdo things. Many people are excessive in their ways of doing things and are not disciplined. Disciplines helps you to be moderate in the way you do things and also in your behavioural pattern towards people around you. People who are disciplined are not greedy, in any way because moderation is the principle that they can adopt in anything they do

Modesty – This is the way that people comport themselves not to show their bodies or do anything that can attract sexual harvest. It  is an attitude of propriety and decency in dress, language, and behavior. If we are modest, we do not draw undue attention to ourselves. In the name of fashion or things in vogue, people have become so immodest in our society today that discipline has been thrown into the sea.

– A Disciplined person must have self control.

– A Disciplined person must have respect for legitimate authority.

– A Disciplined person must exercise moderation in all his dealings.

– A Disciplined person must be modest, that is not talking much about one’s abilities or possession.

– A Disciplined must respect the rules and regulations of the state.

– A Disciplined must be contented with what he/she has.

Benefits of Being Disciplined

 

  1. Being focused: Being disciplined helps one stay focused towards his work, activities or goals.
  2. Discipline ensures proper and good governance at all levels.
  3. Discipline helps command respect from others.
  4. Discipline helps you to stay healthy. Disciplined life includes regular habits like taking food, medicine (if any), having bath, exercise, waking and sleeping at right time.
  5. Discipline reduces the level of corruption at all levels.
  6. Discipline enhances peace, progress and mutual understanding among the people in the society.
  7. Discipline promotes growth and development in the society.
  8. A person with self discipline has more self control over himself. He is careful in his use of words while talking, his behavior etc. avoiding himself from being entangled in silly problems.
  9. Discipline allows orderliness and smooth running of the society.
  10. Being disciplined helps get things done faster and in right time. Though some things happen late due to other factors, still one with discipline gets them done faster than others due to his self discipline like being on time.

 

 

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

Assessment

  1. In your own words, how can you explain discipline?
  2. What are the benefits of being disciplined
  3. Write out four attributes of discipline

 

 

Discipline is the attitude of doing the right thing at the right time.  A disciplined man will reject wickedness and speak out when a crime is being committed.  It is pertinent to state here that when a man is disciplined, he will develop the attitude of integrity. Such a person will obey all constituted authority.

(ii)       Attributes of Discipline

A disciplined person exhibits the following qualities. He or she:

  1. is honest and tolerant;
  2. is orderly;
  3. has respect for legitimate authority;
  4. has respect for rules and regulation;
  5. is patient;
  6. is dedicated to duties;
  7. is modest; and
  8. has self-control (can control his or her emotions)

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