ROLES OF PEER GROUP ON CHILD’S PERSONAL SECURITY

Subject : Security Education 

Class : Primary 5

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 4

Topic :

ROLES OF PEER GROUP ON CHILD’S PERSONAL SECURITY

Behavioural Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

  • To understand the importance of peer group in a child’s life
  • To identify the positive and negative impacts of peer group on a child’s personal security
  • To understand the role of peer group in promoting healthy behavior and preventing drug use
  • To define the word “peer group”
  • To highlight the influence of peer group on child’s personal security

Previous TopicROLES OF PARENTS ON CHILD’S PERSONAL SECURITY

Entry Behaviour : The pupils can relate on how they interact with their peers and friends

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

Content :

MEANING OF PEER GROUP

A peer group is a group of people who are around the same age and have similar interests and experiences. For example, a group of fifth graders who play sports together or a group of fifth graders who enjoy reading and playing video games. The people in a peer group often influence each other’s behavior and attitudes. For example, if one person in the group starts wearing a certain style of clothes, others in the group may start wearing that style too.

ROLES OF PEER GROUP ON CHILD’S PERSONAL SECURITY

  1. Socialization: Peer groups play an important role in shaping a child’s social skills and relationships. Children learn how to interact with others, share and cooperate through peer groups.
  2. Identity Formation: Peers often influence a child’s sense of identity and self-esteem. Children learn what is socially acceptable and what is not through their peer group.
  3. Coping Skills: Peer groups provide a safe space for children to share their challenges and experiences. Children can learn effective coping skills and problem-solving strategies from their peers.
  4. Risky Behaviors: Peer groups can also have a negative impact on a child’s personal security. Children are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as drug use or criminal activities, if they are part of a peer group that engages in such behaviors.
  5. Mental Health: The relationships and interactions within a peer group can affect a child’s mental health. Positive and supportive peer relationships can promote good mental health, while negative or toxic peer relationships can have a negative impact.
  6. Resilience: Children who have positive and supportive peer relationships tend to be more resilient and better able to handle challenges and difficulties. Peer groups can provide emotional support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging for children
  7. Social Support: Peer groups provide a sense of belonging and emotional support for children. Children feel comforted knowing they are part of a group and have friends to rely on.
  8. Acceptance: Peer groups provide a sense of acceptance and validation for children. Children feel accepted for who they are and are less likely to feel isolated or rejected.
  9. Role Modeling: Children learn about appropriate behavior and attitudes from their peers. Positive peer influence can encourage children to make healthy choices, while negative peer influence can encourage risky behavior.
  10. Drug Prevention: Peer groups can play a role in preventing drug use. Children are less likely to engage in drug use if their peers do not engage in such behavior.
  11. Information Sharing: Peer groups can serve as a source of information and feedback for children. Children can learn about new experiences, perspectives and skills from their peers.
  12. Identity Development: Peer groups can support children as they develop a sense of self. Children can learn about who they are and what they stand for through interactions with their peers.
  13. Socialization: Peer groups help children learn how to interact with others, develop social skills, and form relationships. Children can learn about cooperation, communication, and conflict resolution through peer group interactions

Evaluation

  1. What is the main purpose of a peer group for children? A. To provide social support B. To encourage risky behavior C. To provide academic support D. To teach about new experiences
  2. How does a peer group influence a child’s sense of identity? A. By providing acceptance B. By rejecting them C. By not influencing it at all D. By promoting negative behavior
  3. What impact can a positive peer group have on a child’s mental health? A. A positive impact B. A negative impact C. No impact at all D. It depends on the individual child
  4. What is an example of a negative impact of a peer group on a child’s personal security? A. Encouraging healthy behavior B. Promoting drug use C. Providing academic support D. Teaching conflict resolution skills
  5. How can peer groups help children develop social skills? A. By encouraging interactions with others B. By isolating them from others C. By promoting negative behavior D. By not playing a role in their development
  6. How can peer groups support children as they form a sense of self? A. By accepting them for who they are B. By rejecting them C. By promoting negative behavior D. By not playing a role in their development
  7. How can peer groups prevent drug use? A. By encouraging drug use B. By promoting a drug-free environment C. By playing no role in drug prevention D. By promoting negative behavior
  8. What is an example of a positive impact of a peer group on a child’s personal security? A. Promoting drug use B. Encouraging healthy behavior C. Not playing a role in personal security D. Promoting negative behavior
  9. How can peer groups serve as a source of information for children? A. By sharing experiences and perspectives B. By keeping information to themselves C. By promoting negative behavior D. By not playing a role in information sharing
  10. How can peer groups help children learn about cooperation and conflict resolution? A. By encouraging interaction and relationship building B. By promoting negative behavior C. By not playing a role in these skills D. By isolating them from others

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Engage the students by asking questions related to their experiences with peer groups
  • Introduce the topic by explaining what a peer group is and why it is important in a child’s life

Body (30 minutes):

  • Use a whiteboard or projector to display the positive and negative impacts of peer group on a child’s personal security
  • Use images or videos to help illustrate the concepts
  • Lead a discussion on the importance of having positive peer groups and avoiding negative peer groups
  • Discuss the role of peer group in promoting healthy behavior and preventing drug use

Conclusion (10 minutes):

  • Summarize the main points of the lesson
  • Distribute the handout with multi-choice questions and ask the students to work in small groups to answer the questions
  • Lead a class discussion to review the answers and reinforce the concepts

Assessment:

  • Observe the students during the class discussion to assess their understanding of the topic
  • Review the answers to the handout questions to assess the students’ ability to apply the concepts
  • Use the discussion as an opportunity to provide feedback and support for the students’ learning.

Extension:

  • Encourage the students to reflect on their own peer group and think about the ways in which their peer group influences their personal security
  • Suggest additional resources such as books, websites, or videos related to the topic for further learning and exploration.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT     Answer all the questions.

  1. A ________ is a group of people who are about the same age and who have similar interests and backgrounds.
  2. The role of a peer group in providing a sense of _________ and acceptance is crucial for a child’s personal security.
  3. Peer groups can _________ healthy behaviors and discourage dangerous ones.
  4. Peer groups serve as an important source of __________ and feedback.
  5. Peer groups can help individuals develop a sense of _________.
  6. Peer groups can __________ an individual by reinforcing positive behaviors and interpersonal interactions.
  7. Peer groups can also play a role in preventing __________ abuse.
  8. However, peer groups can also have a __________ impact on a child’s personal security.
  9. Parents and teachers can help children develop positive peer relationships by teaching them how to __________ with others.
  10. The overall significance of peer groups in a child’s personal security cannot be __________.