Humility Meaning Reason why people should be humble Civic Education Nursery 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 8
Topic: Humility
Sub-topic: Understanding what humility means and why it’s important.
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will be able to define humility.
- Students will understand why people should be humble.
- Students will appreciate the importance of humility in their daily lives.
Key words:
- Humility, meaning, importance.
Entry Behaviour:
- Begin by asking students if they know what it means to be polite and kind to others.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Chalkboard/whiteboard
- Chalk/markers
- Pictures or illustrations depicting humility and kindness (optional)
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Remind students of the times they have helped each other or shown kindness.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Social awareness
Instructional Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Civic Education
- Storybooks or videos illustrating acts of humility (optional)
Content:
Humility:
- Meaning:
- Humility means being modest and not thinking you are better than others. 🙏
- Reasons Why People Should Be Humble:
- Being humble helps us get along with others and make friends. 🙂
- It’s important to be humble because it shows respect for everyone, no matter their differences. 🤝
- When we’re humble, we’re more open to learning new things and improving ourselves. 📚
Example:
- If you win a game, it’s good to be happy, but you shouldn’t brag or show off. Instead, you can congratulate your friends and thank them for playing with you.
Example:
- Imagine if everyone thought they were better than others. People might not help each other or work together, and it would be hard for everyone to be happy. Being humble makes the world a nicer place for everyone.
Evaluation :
- What does humility mean?
- a) being proud
- b) being modest
- c) being loud
- d) being mean
- Why should people be humble?
- a) to make friends
- b) to show respect
- c) to learn new things
- d) all of the above
- Humility means not thinking you are __________ than others.
- a) better
- b) worse
- c) smarter
- d) taller
- Being humble helps us get along with __________.
- a) pets
- b) teachers
- c) others
- d) toys
- Why is it important to be humble?
- a) to make enemies
- b) to show disrespect
- c) to show respect
- d) to show off
- When we’re humble, we’re more open to __________ new things.
- a) teaching
- b) learning
- c) sleeping
- d) eating
- Humility means being __________ and not bragging.
- a) loud
- b) proud
- c) modest
- d) mean
- Why should we congratulate others when they do well?
- a) to make them feel bad
- b) to make them feel good
- c) to show off
- d) none of the above
- What happens when everyone is humble?
- a) people fight
- b) people make friends
- c) people ignore each other
- d) people cry
- Why should we respect everyone, even if they are different from us?
- a) because it’s fun
- b) because it’s important
- c) because we want to be mean
- d) because we want to be proud
- Humility makes the world a __________ place.
- a) happier
- b) sadder
- c) angrier
- d) quieter
- Why is it good to be modest when you do something well?
- a) to make others feel bad
- b) to show respect
- c) to show off
- d) to make others cry
- Humility means treating everyone with __________.
- a) kindness
- b) rudeness
- c) meanness
- d) loudness
- What happens when we’re humble?
- a) we make enemies
- b) we make friends
- c) we ignore others
- d) we fight
- Being humble means being __________ of others’ feelings.
- a) proud
- b) respectful
- c) mean
- d) rude
Class Activity Discussion :
- What does humility mean?
- Humility means being modest and not thinking you are better than others.
- Why should people be humble?
- People should be humble to make friends, show respect, and learn new things.
- Why is it important to be humble?
- It’s important to be humble because it helps us get along with others and makes the world a nicer place.
- How does being humble help us make friends?
- Being humble makes others feel good about themselves, and they are more likely to want to be our friends.
- What happens when we’re humble?
- When we’re humble, we’re more open to learning new things and making friends.
- Why should we congratulate others when they do well?
- We should congratulate others to make them feel good and show that we respect their achievements.
- What does humility mean when we win a game?
- It means being happy for ourselves but not bragging or showing off to others.
- How does humility make the world a nicer place?
- Humility helps everyone get along better and respect each other, which makes the world happier.
- Why is it important to treat everyone with kindness?
- Treating everyone with kindness shows that we are humble and respect others, no matter who they are.
- What happens when everyone is humble?
- When everyone is humble, there is less fighting and more happiness because everyone respects each other.
- How does humility help us learn new things?
- When we’re humble, we’re more willing to listen to others and learn from them, which helps us grow smarter.
- Why should we be modest when we do something well?
- Being modest shows that we respect others and don’t think we’re better than them.
- What does humility mean for our relationships with others?
- Humility means treating everyone with respect and kindness, which helps us build strong relationships.
- How does humility help us show respect?
- Humility helps us show respect by being kind and considerate of others’ feelings and achievements.
- Why should we be humble even if we’re good at something?
- Being humble shows that we value others and their efforts, not just our own, which makes us better people.
Presentation :
- Step 1: Revision
- Begin by revising the previous lesson on community helpers, emphasizing the importance of helping others
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- Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
- Introduce the new topic by explaining that today we will learn about humility, which means being polite, kind, and not thinking we are better than others.
- Step 3: Group Discussion
- Engage students in a group discussion by asking questions like:
- “Can anyone tell me what humility means?”
- “Why do you think it’s important to be humble?”
- “Can you give examples of how we can be humble in our daily lives?”
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences, and correct any misconceptions.
- Engage students in a group discussion by asking questions like:
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate the discussion by asking open-ended questions.
- Provide examples of humility and its importance in daily life.
- Guide students in understanding the concept of humility through stories or real-life examples.
Learners Activities:
- Listen actively to the teacher’s explanations.
- Participate in the group discussion by sharing their own experiences and ideas.
- Reflect on how they can practice humility in their interactions with others.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation and engagement during the discussion.
- Ask individual students to define humility to assess their understanding.
- Use informal questioning to gauge students’ grasp of the topic.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does humility mean?
- Why is it important to be humble?
- Can you give an example of how you can show humility?
- How does being humble help us get along with others?
- Why should we congratulate others when they do well?
- What happens when everyone is humble?
- How can humility make our world a better place?
- Why is it important to treat everyone with kindness?
- How can we show humility in our everyday actions?
- What does humility mean for our relationships with others?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on students’ participation and understanding of the topic.
- Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice humility in their interactions with others and reflect on the positive impact it can have on their lives and the lives of those around them.
