Importance of Personal Security

First Term Lesson Notes Security Education Primary 6

Subject: 

Security Education

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Term:

FIRST TERM

Week:

WEEK 3

Class:

Primary 6/Basic 6

Topic:

Importance of Personal Security

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Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Types of Personal Security.

that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson

Behavioural objectives:

By the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to

• Describe the importance of personal security
• Justify the importance of personal security

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

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Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

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Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Cyber cafe
• Free security video

Content:

Importance of Personal Security

1. Protecting yourself from physical harm: Personal security involves taking steps to protect yourself from physical harm, such as by staying aware of your surroundings, avoiding dangerous situations, and knowing how to defend yourself if necessary.
2. Safeguarding your personal information: Personal security also involves protecting your personal information, such as your name, address, and financial details, from being accessed or used by unauthorized parties. This can help to prevent identity theft and financial fraud, which can have serious consequences.
3. Maintaining your privacy: Personal security also includes maintaining your privacy, which means keeping your personal information and activities private and away from the prying eyes of others. This can help to protect you from unwanted attention or harassment.
4. Preserving your reputation: Your personal security is also closely tied to your reputation. By taking steps to protect yourself and your personal information, you can preserve your reputation and avoid any negative consequences that may come from having your personal information or activities exposed.
5. Reducing stress and anxiety: Feeling secure in your personal life can also help to reduce stress and anxiety, as you won’t have to worry about potential threats or dangers. This can improve your overall well-being and quality of life.
6. Increasing your confidence: When you feel secure in your personal life, you may also feel more confident and self-assured, which can have positive impacts on your relationships and overall well-being.
7. Enhancing your independence: Personal security can also help to enhance your independence, as it allows you to feel confident and secure in your personal life and make decisions that are best for you.
8. Improving your mental health: Feeling secure and safe in your personal life can also have positive impacts on your mental health, as it can help to reduce stress and anxiety and improve your overall well-being.
9. Promoting peace of mind: Personal security can also promote peace of mind, as it allows you to feel confident and secure in your personal life and go about your daily activities without worrying about potential threats or dangers.
10. Enabling you to feel in control: Personal security can also help you to feel in control of your personal life and make decisions that are best for you, which can increase your sense of independence and self-sufficiency.

Evaluation

1. What is one way to protect yourself from physical harm? a. Stay aware of your surroundings b. Avoid dangerous situations c. Know how to defend yourself d. All of the above
2. What does personal security involve protecting? a. Your name b. Your address c. Your financial details d. All of the above
3. What does maintaining your privacy involve? a. Keeping your personal information and activities private b. Sharing your personal information with others c. Posting your personal information online d. None of the above
4. How is personal security related to your reputation? a. Personal security helps to preserve your reputation b. Personal security has no impact on your reputation c. Personal security can damage your reputation d. None of the above.
5. What is one benefit of feeling secure in your personal life? a. Reducing stress and anxiety b. Increasing confidence c. Improving your reputation d. All of the above
6. What is an example of safeguarding your personal information? a. Sharing your financial details with friends b. Posting your name and address online c. Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication d. None of the above
7. What is an example of maintaining your privacy? a. Sharing your personal information with others b. Posting your personal information online c. Keeping your personal information and activities private d. None of the above
8. What is an example of preserving your reputation? a. Sharing your personal information and activities with others b. Posting negative comments about others online c. Taking steps to protect yourself and your personal information d. None of the above
9. What is an example of reducing stress and anxiety by feeling secure in your personal life? a. Worrying about potential threats or dangers b. Feeling confident and self-assured c. Not worrying about potential threats or dangers d. None of the above
10. What is an example of increasing your confidence by feeling secure in your personal life? a. Worrying about potential threats or dangers b. Feeling confident and self-assured c. Not worrying about potential threats or dangers d. None of the above

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Answers to the evaluation questions 

1. d. All of the above
2. d. All of the above
3. a. Keeping your personal information and activities private
4. a. Personal security helps to preserve your reputation
5. d. All of the above
6. c. Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication
7. c. Keeping your personal information and activities private
8. c. Taking steps to protect yourself and your personal information
9. c. Not worrying about potential threats or dangers
10. b. Feeling confident and self-assured

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic. Pupils are encouraged to explain personal security. Pupils in pairs are to suggest people that they can reach out to when in harm, fear or danger.

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise. The class teacher makes the pupils to know the reasons for person security

EVALUATION

1. How effective are the personal security measures you have in place in protecting you from physical harm?
2. Have you experienced any instances of identity theft or financial fraud despite taking steps to safeguard your personal information?
3. How well do you maintain your privacy and keep your personal information and activities private?
4. Have you noticed any negative consequences on your reputation as a result of not taking personal security measures?
5. Do you feel confident, self-assured, and in control of your personal life as a result of your personal security measures?

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes 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.

Assignment 

Read about precautionary measures on personal security in preparation for the next lesson