Dialogue on the experience of National Issues The Japa Syndrome
Learning Objectives :
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Identify words that are related to the japa syndrome in a given passage
- Write the meaning of the words and use them in sentences
- Demonstrate the mastery of each word
- Apply their thoughts on the given topic
Learning Activities
- The class is divided into two groups. Each group has two discussants, the groups are guided to study the ethics of conversation
- Pupils in small groups, write the meaning of the identified words and use them in other meaningful sentences
- Each group brainstorm for some minutes, they demonstrate among themselves the pronunciation and meaning of new words that they may come about
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership skills and Personal Development
- Creativity and Imagination
Learning Materials
- Wall charts
- Audio player
- Video clip
- Wall charts
- Laptop
- Online News Publication : The Vanguard Newspaper
Content
The Japa Syndrome In Nigeria (LASUTH CASE)
The management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has reported that the hospital has lost about 150 nurses due to what is being referred to as “Japa syndrome” in the past three years, which seems to refer to the migration of health workers to other countries. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Professor Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has reported that the hospital’s exit replacement policy has ensured that LASUTH is not heavily affected by this mass resignation of nurses. However, he also reported that recently there have been fewer applications for positions of nurses and resident doctors in the hospital. To address this issue, the hospital has recruited double qualified nurses and engaged some retired nurses on a contract basis to fill the gaps. To reduce medical tourism, the hospital has upgraded many of its departments to offer tertiary services. Additionally, the hospital is working on the expansion of its Surgical Emergency Unit, Psychiatric Unit and Resident Doctors’ quarters.
Answer the following questions on the passage
1. What is the primary reason for the loss of nurses at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in the past three years?
a) Retirement
b) Resignation due to poor working conditions
c) Migration to other countries (Japa syndrome)
d) Death
2. How has LASUTH been able to mitigate the impact of the loss of nurses?
a) By offering higher salaries
b) By implementing an exit replacement policy
c) By offering more training opportunities
d) All of the above
3. What is the hospital’s approach to filling the gap left by the loss of nurses?
a) Recruiting only graduate nurses
b) Recruiting double qualified nurses
c) Engaging retired nurses on a contract basis
d) All of the above
4. How has the hospital been working to reduce medical tourism?
a) Offering more telemedicine services
b) Upgrading many of its departments to offer tertiary services
c) Building more hospitals in the state
d) All of the above
5. What is the hospital’s approach to bed space management?
a) Increasing the number of beds available
b) Using a team of nurses called a ‘monitoring crew’ to ensure speedy transfers of stable patients
c) Building more hospitals in the state
d) All of the above
6. What is the ongoing construction in the hospital’s premises?
a) A 120-bed capacity Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) building
b) A new Surgical Emergency Unit
c) A new Psychiatric Unit
d) All of the above
7. What challenges facing the hospital has the hospital’s management identified?
a) Power supply issues
b) Attrition of health workers
c) Security issues
d) All of the above
8. What was the CMD’s comment on alleged sale of COVID-19 vaccination cards by one Mr Solomon Oriere?
a) He praised him for the initiative
b) He said that he is an impostor who does not work in LASUTH.
c) He did not comment on that
d) None of the above
9. What is the new equipment the hospital has acquired?
a) C-ARM Machine
b) MRI Machine
c) CT Scan Machine
d) None of the above
10. How many personnel is the hospital approved for employment in 2022 by the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu?
a) 171
b) 471
c) 871
d) 1271
Lesson Presentation.
Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by briefly discussing the importance of hospitals in our society and the role they play in providing healthcare.
- Introduce the passage by explaining that it is about the management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the challenges they are facing.
Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
- Have students read the passage silently.
- Allow 5 minutes for independent reading and follow up with 5 minutes of teacher-led discussion to clarify any confusion about the passage.
Guided Practice (15 minutes):
- Distribute the 10 multiple-choice questions based on the passage and give students 5-7 minutes to complete them.
- Review the answers with the class and provide explanations as needed.
- Encourage students to think critically about the information in the passage and how it relates to the questions.
Independent Practice (10 minutes):
- Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their understanding of the passage and answer questions.
- Monitor the students during the independent practice, observing their interactions and understanding of the passage.
Closure (5 minutes):
- Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson and the important takeaways students should remember.
- Encourage students to ask any remaining questions they have and provide any additional clarification needed.
- You can also use this time to assign an homework regarding this, or suggest a real life application of the concept discussed.
Assessment:
- The multiple-choice questions and student’s participation in class discussions and independent practice will be used to assess their comprehension of the passage and understanding of the challenges facing LASUTH.
Note: The duration of each step and the modification of activities can be adjusted depending on the size of the class and the students’ level of understanding.