PRESSURE GROUPS MEANING OF PRESSURE GROUPS AND TYPES OF PRESSURE GROUPS
SUBJECT:
Civic Education
CLASS:
BASIC 5 / GRADE 5 / PRIMARY 5
TERM:
SECOND TERM (2ND TERM)
WEEK:
WEEK 8
TOPIC:
PRESSURE GROUPS: MEANING OF PRESSURE GROUPS AND TYPES OF PRESSURE GROUPS IN NIGERIA
Previous Lesson:
DIFFERENCES AMONG THE THREE ARMS OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define pressure groups
- Give examples of pressure groups
- Mention types of pressure groups in Nigeria
Learning Activities
- Pupils as individuals say the meaning of pressure groups
- Pupils as a class brainstorm on the types of pressure groups in Nigeria
- Pupils in pairs give examples of pressure groups in Nigeria
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership and Personal Development skills
- Creativity and Imagination
- Citizenship
Learning Resources
- Posters
- Pictures
- Resource Person
- Newspaper
- Whiteboard and markers
Government : Types, Levels and Arms of Government in Nigeria
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
- Identification,
- Explanation,
- Questions and answers,
- Demonstration,
- Story-telling,
- Videos from source
Content
A pressure group is a group of people who come together to try and influence decisions made by governments or organizations. They do this by using various tactics, such as lobbying, campaigning, and protesting, to make their voices heard and get their message across.
Here are a few examples of pressure groups that you might be familiar with:
- Environmental groups: These are groups of people who care about the environment and want to protect it. For example, there might be a pressure group that is trying to stop a company from building a factory that would pollute the air and harm wildlife.
- Consumer groups: These are groups of people who want to protect the rights of consumers, such as making sure that products are safe and fairly priced. For example, there might be a consumer group that is trying to get a company to stop using harmful chemicals in their products.
- Political groups: These are groups of people who want to influence government decisions or policies. For example, there might be a political group that is trying to get the government to spend more money on education or to protect the rights of a certain group of people.
These are just a few examples of the many different types of pressure groups that exist. The important thing to remember is that pressure groups are made up of people mostly professionals who care about a certain issue and want to make a difference. They use their collective voice and actions to try and bring about change.
Types of Pressure Groups in Nigeria
- Labor unions: These are groups of workers who come together to protect their rights and improve their working conditions. For example, there might be a labor union for teachers that is trying to get the government to provide better pay and benefits for teachers.
- Religious groups: These are groups of people who share the same religious beliefs and want to influence government decisions that affect their religion. For example, there might be a religious group that is trying to get the government to pass laws that protect their religious practices and beliefs.
- Ethnic groups: These are groups of people who share the same cultural background and want to influence government decisions that affect their culture. For example, there might be an ethnic group that is trying to get the government to recognize their language as an official language.
- Environmental groups: These are groups of people who care about the environment and want to protect it. For example, there might be an environmental group that is trying to stop a company from building a factory that would pollute the environment and harm wildlife.
- Women’s groups: These are groups of women who want to improve the rights and status of women in society. For example, there might be a women’s group that is trying to get the government to pass laws that protect women from violence and discrimination.
Evaluation
- What is an example of a labor union pressure group in Nigeria? A) Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) B) Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) C) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
- What is an example of a religious pressure group in Nigeria? A) Joint Action Front (JAF) B) Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) C) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- What is an example of an ethnic pressure group in Nigeria? A) Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) B) Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) C) Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
- What is an example of a political pressure group in Nigeria? A) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) B) Coalition for Revolution (CORE) C) Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS)
- What is an example of a consumer pressure group in Nigeria? A) Women in Nigeria (WIN) B) Nigerian Consumers Protection Council (NCPC) C) Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)
- What is an example of an environmental pressure group in Nigeria? A) Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) B) Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) C) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
- What is an example of a professional body that functions as a pressure group in Nigeria? A) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) B) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) C) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
- What is an example of a women’s rights pressure group in Nigeria? A) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) B) Women in Nigeria (WIN) C) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- What is an example of a youth-focused pressure group in Nigeria? A) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) B) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) C) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- What is an example of a human rights pressure group in Nigeria? A) Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) B) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) C) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Answers: 1) B, 2) B, 3) A, 4) B, 5) B, 6) B, 7) A, 8) B, 9) A, 10) A
Examples of Pressure Groups in Nigeria
- Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
- Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)
- Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO)
- Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN)
- Women in Nigeria (WIN)
- Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
- Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME)
- Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
- Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
- Coalition for Revolution (CORE)
- Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST)
- Socio-Economic and Environmental Monitoring Project (SEEMoP)
- Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN)
- Friends of the Earth (FoE) Nigeria
- Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR)
- Joint Action Front (JAF)
- Niger Delta Environmental Survey (NDES)
- Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA)
- Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA)
Professional Bodies that function as pressure groups in Nigeria
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
- Nigerian Association of Engineers (NAE)
- Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
- Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS)
- Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
- Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)
- Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
Evaluation
- What is the main goal of a pressure group? A) To make a profit B) To bring about change and influence decisions C) To provide entertainment
- What are some tactics used by pressure groups to achieve their goals? A) Lobbying B) Campaigning C) Both A and B
- What is an example of an environmental pressure group? A) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) B) Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) C) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
- What is an example of a political pressure group? A) Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) B) Coalition for Revolution (CORE) C) Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
- What is an example of a consumer pressure group? A) Women in Nigeria (WIN) B) Nigerian Consumers Protection Council (NCPC) C) Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)
- What is an example of a labor union pressure group? A) Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) B) Joint Action Front (JAF) C) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- What is an example of a religious pressure group? A) Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) B) Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) C) Nigerian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN)
- What is an example of an ethnic pressure group? A) Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) B) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) C) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
- What is an example of a professional body that functions as a pressure group? A) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) B) Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) C) Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
- What is the role of the members of a pressure group? A) To bring about change and influence decisions B) To provide entertainment C) To make a profit
Answers: 1) B, 2) C, 3) B, 4) B, 5) B, 6) A, 7) A, 8) A, 9) A, 10) A
Lesson Presentation
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Ask students what they know about pressure groups.
- Write their answers on the board and discuss each one.
- Provide a definition of pressure groups: “A pressure group is a group of people who come together to try and influence decisions made by governments or organizations.”
Body (30 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups and give each group a type of pressure group (e.g. environmental, political, religious, etc.).
- Have each group research and present information about their type of pressure group, including examples, tactics used, and goals.
- After each group presents, lead a class discussion to compare and contrast the different types of pressure groups.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Ask students to summarize what they have learned about pressure groups.
- Write their answers on the board and discuss each one.
- Emphasize the importance of pressure groups in society and their role in promoting change and protecting individual rights.
Assessment:
Observe students during the group presentations and class discussion to assess their understanding of the topic. You can also give a quiz or have students write a reflection on what they have learned.
Extension:
Have students research a specific pressure group of their choice and create a poster or presentation to share with the class. This will help students further understand the role of pressure groups and the impact they can have on society.
Weekly Assessment /Test
- A pressure group is a group of people who come together to try and influence decisions made by ________ or organizations.
- Tactics used by pressure groups to achieve their goals include ________ and ________.
- An example of an environmental pressure group is ________.
- An example of a political pressure group is ________.
- An example of a consumer pressure group is ________.
- An example of a labor union pressure group is ________.
- An example of a religious pressure group is ________.
- An example of an ethnic pressure group is ________.
- An example of a professional body that functions as a pressure group is the ________.
- The role of the members of a pressure group is to bring about change and ________ decisions.
Answers:
1) governments,
2) lobbying, campaigning,
3) Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN),
4) Coalition for Revolution (CORE),
5) Nigerian Consumers Protection Council (NCPC),
6) Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),
7) Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC),
8) Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE),
9) Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA),
10) influence.
