Factors That Promote Cooperation Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan for Civic Education

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 11 years
Topic: Factors That Promote Cooperation
Sub-topic:

1. Identify Factors that Promote Cooperation (Trust, Setting Goals Together)
2. Analyze the Benefits of Cooperation
   Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify key factors that promote cooperation.
2. Analyze and explain the benefits of cooperation in various settings.

Keywords

• Trust
• Goals
• Cooperation
• Benefits
• Teamwork

Set Induction

Start by discussing a scenario where a group project was successful due to effective cooperation. Ask students to think about what factors contributed to this success.

Entry Behaviour

Students should have a basic understanding of cooperation from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Textbook: Civic Education for JSS 1
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Link the concept of promoting cooperation to previous lessons on cooperation, emphasizing how specific factors contribute to its effectiveness.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

Learning Materials

• Civic Education textbook
• Chart paper for listing factors and benefits

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• “Civic Education for JSS 1” by [Author]

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Chart paper

Content

1. Factors that Promote Cooperation
   • Trust: Belief in each other’s abilities and intentions.
     • Example: A team member trusting others to complete their parts of a project.
   • Setting Goals Together: Working towards common goals and objectives.
     • Example: A group setting shared goals for a class project.
2. Benefits of Cooperation
   • Enhanced Teamwork: Better collaboration leads to more effective and efficient task completion.
     • Example: A sports team working together to win a game.
   • Improved Problem Solving: Collective problem-solving can lead to better solutions.
     • Example: Students brainstorming together to solve a complex problem.
   • Strengthened Relationships: Cooperation fosters trust and respect among team members.
     • Example: A study group developing strong bonds while working on assignments.
   • Increased Productivity: Cooperative efforts can result in higher output and achievement.
     • Example: Employees working together to complete a project ahead of schedule.

Evaluation

1. Trust in cooperation means ________ in each other’s abilities. a) Doubting
   b) Ignoring
   c) Believing
   d) Competing
2. Setting goals together helps in ________ success. a) Isolating
   b) Competing
   c) Achieving
   d) Ignoring
3. Enhanced teamwork results in ________ task completion. a) Inefficient
   b) Delayed
   c) More effective
   d) Conflicting
4. Improved problem solving comes from ________. a) Working alone
   b) Collective effort
   c) Ignoring issues
   d) Competing ideas
5. Strengthened relationships in cooperation lead to ________. a) Conflict
   b) Trust and respect
   c) Isolation
   d) Misunderstanding
6. Increased productivity results from ________ efforts. a) Cooperative
   b) Isolated
   c) Conflicting
   d) Individual
7. Trust is crucial for ________ in a team. a) Conflict
   b) Isolation
   c) Cooperation
   d) Competition
8. Setting goals together promotes ________ among team members. a) Disagreement
   b) Collaboration
   c) Conflict
   d) Isolation
9. Better problem solving happens when ________. a) Individuals work alone
   b) Teams work together
   c) People compete
   d) Issues are ignored
10. Effective teamwork leads to ________ productivity. a) Lower
    b) Higher
    c) Delayed
    d) Conflicted
11. Strengthened relationships through cooperation lead to ________. a) Misunderstanding
    b) Respect and trust
    c) Isolation
    d) Conflict
12. Cooperative efforts result in ________ achievements. a) Lower
    b) Higher
    c) Conflicted
    d) Isolated
13. Improved problem solving requires ________. a) Working alone
    b) Collective input
    c) Competition
    d) Ignoring issues
14. Productivity increases when ________. a) Teams work together
    b) People work in isolation
    c) Conflicts arise
    d) Goals are not set
15. Trust among team members promotes ________. a) Conflict
    b) Cooperation
    c) Isolation
    d) Competition

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is one key factor that promotes effective cooperation?
2. How does setting goals together benefit a team?
3. Discuss an example where trust improved cooperation.
4. Explain how enhanced teamwork leads to better outcomes.
5. What are the benefits of increased productivity from cooperation?

Presentation

• Step 1: Review the previous lesson on cooperation attributes.
• Step 2: Introduce the new topic, discussing factors that promote cooperation and their benefits.
• Step 3: Engage students in a discussion about how these factors and benefits apply to real-life situations.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain factors that promote cooperation and their benefits.
• Facilitate class discussions and activities to deepen understanding.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions.
• Complete the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Share personal experiences related to the factors and benefits of cooperation.

Assessment

• Review students’ participation and responses to ensure they understand the factors and benefits of cooperation.

Evaluation Questions

1. What factor is essential for promoting trust in a team?
2. How does setting goals together contribute to team success?
3. What is a benefit of enhanced teamwork?
4. Describe how cooperation improves problem-solving.
5. How does strengthened relationships affect team dynamics?
6. What is one way increased productivity can result from cooperation?
7. Explain why trust is important in a cooperative setting.
8. Provide an example of a goal-setting process that promotes cooperation.
9. How does collective problem-solving benefit a group?
10. Discuss how cooperation leads to higher productivity.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson, reviewing key factors and benefits of cooperation, and provides feedback on student responses.