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