Meaning and Importance of Teamwork Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Sex: Mixed
Topics:
- Meaning of Teamwork
- Importance of Teamwork
- How to Achieve Teamwork
Duration: 1 Hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of teamwork.
- Outline the importance of teamwork.
- Generate ideas on how to achieve teamwork.
Key Words:
- Teamwork
- Cooperation
- Helping
- Sharing
- Working together
Set Induction:
Show a short video or picture of children playing together and ask pupils what they see and why it’s important.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have worked on group activities or played games together before.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with definitions and examples
- Pictures of children working together
- Simple group activities
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss activities where pupils have worked together, like group games or class projects.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Cooperation
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Social interaction
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
- Basic Social Skills for Children
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards with definitions and examples
- Pictures of teamwork
- Simple group activities
Content Explanation:
- Meaning of Teamwork:
- Teamwork means joining hands and working together to do the same thing.
- Example: Playing a game together, building something together.
- Importance of Teamwork:
- Cooperation: Helps everyone work better.
- Sharing: Helps us share ideas and resources.
- Helping Each Other: Makes tasks easier and more fun.
- Achieving Goals: Together we can achieve more.
- How to Achieve Teamwork:
- Communication: Talk to each other and listen.
- Respect: Be kind and respect everyone’s ideas.
- Division of Tasks: Everyone should have a role.
- Encouragement: Support and encourage each other.
Evaluation
- Teamwork means _______ hands and working together. a. shaking b. joining c. waving d. clapping
- Teamwork helps us to _______ ideas and resources. a. hide b. forget c. share d. lose
- When we work together, we can _______ more. a. achieve b. break c. lose d. miss
- Talking and listening to each other is called _______. a. arguing b. communication c. shouting d. ignoring
- Being kind and respecting everyone’s ideas is called _______. a. fighting b. laughing c. respecting d. disrespecting
- Everyone having a role in teamwork is called _______ of tasks. a. division b. subtraction c. multiplication d. addition
- Supporting and encouraging each other helps us to _______. a. fail b. succeed c. quit d. forget
- Teamwork makes tasks easier and more _______. a. boring b. fun c. difficult d. lonely
- Cooperation helps everyone work _______. a. better b. harder c. slower d. alone
- Teamwork helps us to _______ each other. a. hurt b. help c. ignore d. avoid
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is teamwork? A: Teamwork means joining hands and working together to do the same thing.
- Q: Why is teamwork important? A: It helps us cooperate, share, help each other, and achieve goals.
- Q: Can you give an example of teamwork? A: Playing a game together or building something together.
- Q: How does communication help in teamwork? A: By talking and listening to each other.
- Q: What does it mean to respect others in a team? A: Being kind and respecting everyone’s ideas.
- Q: Why is division of tasks important in teamwork? A: So everyone has a role and contributes to the team.
- Q: How does encouragement help in teamwork? A: By supporting and encouraging each other to do better.
- Q: What is the benefit of cooperation? A: It helps everyone work better together.
- Q: How can teamwork make tasks more fun? A: By working together, tasks become easier and more enjoyable.
- Q: Why is helping each other important in a team? A: It makes tasks easier and shows that we care for each other.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Types of Drama”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topics, “Meaning of Teamwork”, “Importance of Teamwork”, and “How to Achieve Teamwork”.
Step 3: The teacher explains the meaning of teamwork, discusses its importance, and generates ideas on how to achieve teamwork.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the definition of teamwork.
- Discuss the importance of teamwork with examples.
- Facilitate a group activity where pupils must work together.
- Guide pupils in generating ideas on how to achieve teamwork.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Participate in the group activity.
- Share their ideas on how to achieve teamwork.
- Discuss the importance of teamwork.
Assessment:
10 Evaluation Questions:
- What does teamwork mean?
- Why is teamwork important?
- Can you give an example of teamwork?
- How does communication help in teamwork?
- What does it mean to respect others in a team?
- Why is division of tasks important in teamwork?
- How does encouragement help in teamwork?
- What is the benefit of cooperation?
- How can teamwork make tasks more fun?
- Why is helping each other important in a team?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work, providing feedback and necessary corrections.
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