Cultural Values: Folk Songs Civic Education Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: Week 7
Topic: Cultural Values: Folk Songs

Sub-topic: Learning from Songs and Rhymes

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• To understand the meaning of folk songs and their importance in teaching cultural values.
• To recognize and sing songs/rhymes that promote cultural values such as respect, honesty, and love.

Key Words: Folk songs, Rhymes, Cultural values, Respect, Honesty, Love

Entry Behaviour:

• Greet classmates and teacher respectfully.
• Share any favorite songs or rhymes they know.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Civic Education
• Visual aids with images of folk songs and rhymes
• Recorded songs and rhymes on audio devices
• Props or costumes related to songs and rhymes

Building Background / Connection to prior knowledge:

• Review previous lessons on cultural values and the importance of respect and honesty.
• Discuss favorite songs/rhymes students know and relate them to the values they teach.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills (listening to songs and rhymes)
• Singing skills (singing along with songs and rhymes)
• Memory skills (remembering lyrics and actions)

Instructional Materials:

• Display visual aids with images of folk songs and rhymes.
• Play recorded songs and rhymes for students to listen to and sing along.
• Use props or costumes to act out songs and rhymes.

Content:

Cultural Values: Folk Songs

1. Meaning of Folk Songs 🎶
   • Folk songs are traditional songs passed down through generations in a community or culture.
2. Folk Songs Teaching Cultural Values 🌟
   • Hardwork: “Ìṣe Àgbè Ní Ìṣe ilẹ̀ wá ” teaches about working hard and being proud of achievements.
     • Moral Lesson: Hard work brings success and happiness.
   • Honesty: “Honesty is the Best Policy” song emphasizes telling the truth and being honest.
     • Moral Lesson: Honesty builds trust and respect.
   • Love: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” shows love and care for small and beautiful things in life.
     • Moral Lesson: Love makes life joyful and meaningful.
   • Respect: “I love you, you love me, we are one big family ” teaches respecting oneself and others.
     • Moral Lesson: Respect leads to harmony and understanding.
3. Moral Lessons in Local Folk Songs 🎵
   • Singing “Ise Oluwa Ko le ba jẹ ooo” (God’s work has no equal) teaches the value of hard work and dedication.
     • Moral Lesson: Diligence and commitment lead to success.
   • Reciting “Oruko Rere dára jù wúrà àti fàdákà lọ ” (Good name is better than riches) emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity.
     • Moral Lesson: Being truthful and trustworthy brings honor and respect.
   • Singing “Omo Naija Ni Mi” (I am a Nigerian Child) celebrates love for one’s country and cultural heritage.
     • Moral Lesson: Patriotism and love for one’s roots are valuable cultural traits.
4. Engaging in Cultural Songs and Rhymes 🎵
   • Singing “Nigeria, My Beloved Country” fosters love and respect for Nigeria.
   • Reciting rhymes like “Good Morning Teacher” teaches politeness and respect for authority.

By learning and singing these songs, we understand and appreciate important cultural values like hard work, honesty, love, and respect!

Class Activity Discussion about Folk Songs and Cultural Values

1. What are folk songs?
   • Folk songs are traditional songs passed down through generations in our community.
2. Do folk songs teach us important things?
   • Yes, folk songs teach us about hard work, honesty, love, and respect.
3. Can you give examples of folk songs teaching hard work?
   • Yes, songs like “Ìṣe Àgbè Ní Ìṣe ilẹ̀ wá ” and “Ise Oluwa Ko le ba jẹ ooo” teach about working hard.
4. What lesson does the song “Honesty is the Best Policy” teach?
   • It teaches us that telling the truth and being honest is important.
5. How does “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” show love?
   • It shows love and care for small and beautiful things in life.
6. Why is it important to respect others?
   • Respecting others makes us kind and helps us get along well with everyone.
7. What does the song “Oruko Rere dára jù wúrà àti fàdákà lọ ” teach us?
   • It teaches us that having a good name (being honest and trustworthy) is more important than being rich.
8. What is the moral lesson in singing “Omo Naija Ni Mi”?
   • It celebrates our love for Nigeria and our cultural heritage.
9. Can you mention a rhyme that teaches respect for authority?
   • Yes, “Good Morning Teacher” teaches us to be polite and respect our teachers.
10. How can we learn more about cultural values through songs and rhymes?
    • By singing and reciting these songs and rhymes, we understand and appreciate important values in our culture.

Evaluation Questions related to Folk Songs and Cultural Values:

1. Folk songs teach us about __________. a) Playing games
   b) Cultural values
   c) Watching TV
   d) Sleeping all day
2. “Ìṣe Àgbè Ní Ìṣe ilẹ̀ wá ” teaches us about __________. a) Being lazy
   b) Working hard
   c) Eating sweets
   d) Playing games
3. “Honesty is the Best Policy” song talks about __________. a) Telling lies
   b) Being honest
   c) Eating snacks
   d) Playing tricks
4. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” shows love for __________. a) Big things
   b) Beautiful things
   c) Scary things
   d) Ugly things
5. “Oruko Rere dára jù wúrà àti fàdákà lọ ” teaches us about having a __________. a) Bad name
   b) Funny name
   c) Good name
   d) Long name
6. “Ise Oluwa Ko le ba jẹ ooo” emphasizes the value of __________. a) Hard work
   b) Laziness
   c) Cheating
   d) Sleeping
7. “Omo Naija Ni Mi” celebrates love for __________. a) Our school
   b) Our family
   c) Our country
   d) Our toys
8. Folk songs help us learn about __________. a) Bad habits
   b) Good manners
   c) Playing tricks
   d) Skipping school
9. “Good Morning Teacher” teaches us to be __________. a) Rude
   b) Polite
   c) Lazy
   d) Forgetful
10. We sing folk songs to understand __________. a) Animal sounds
    b) Cultural values
    c) Funny jokes
    d) Scary stories
11. “Nigeria, My Beloved Country” song shows love for __________. a) Our friends
    b) Our toys
    c) Our country
    d) Our school
12. Folk songs help us remember __________. a) Bad things
    b) Good habits
    c) Naughty tricks
    d) Silly jokes
13. “I love you, you love me, we are one big family ” teaches us about __________. a) Sleeping positions
    b) Respect for others
    c) Eating manners
    d) Playing games
14. Reciting rhymes and singing songs help us __________. a) Forget everything
    b) Learn cultural values
    c) Avoid friends
    d) Ignore teachers

Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the importance of cultural values and introduces the new topic of “Learning from Songs and Rhymes.” Mid Term Test Civic Education Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Step 2:
The teacher plays recorded folk songs and rhymes that teach cultural values such as respect, honesty, and love.
Step 3:
The teacher allows students to sing along, act out, or recite the lyrics of the songs and rhymes. Encourage students to discuss the values they learn from each song/rhyme.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Revise previous lessons and introduce new topic using visual aids and recorded materials.
• Facilitate singing sessions and encourage students to participate actively.
• Guide discussions on the values taught by each song/rhyme and correct any misunderstandings.

Learners Activities:

• Listen to recorded songs and rhymes attentively.
• Sing along, act out, or recite lyrics with actions.
• Discuss the values learned from each song/rhyme and share personal experiences related to the values.

Assessment:
Observe students’ participation and engagement during singing sessions and discussions. Assess their ability to identify and understand the cultural values taught by each song/rhyme.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are folk songs and rhymes?
2. Why are songs and rhymes important in learning?
3. Can you name a folk song that teaches about respect?
4. How do songs and rhymes help us remember important things?
5. Sing a rhyme that teaches about honesty.
6. Why is it important to sing songs about our culture?
7. What actions can you do while singing a song about love?
8. Share a folk song or rhyme that makes you happy.
9. What do you learn from singing songs about respecting others?
10. How do songs and rhymes make learning fun?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to observe and assess students’ participation and understanding. Provide positive reinforcement and corrections as needed. Singing songs and reciting rhymes help us remember important values and make learning enjoyable!