Importance of Values and Factors that Promote Value System (Continuation) Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan for Civic Education

Subject: Civic Education
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 11 years
Topic: Importance of Values and Factors that Promote Value System (Continuation)
Sub-topic:

1. Deepening Understanding of the Importance of Values
2. Additional Factors that Promote Value System
   Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Deepen their understanding of the importance of values in society.
2. Identify and explain additional factors that promote a value system.

Keywords

• Values
• Importance
• Promotion
• System
• Society

Set Induction

Begin with a quick review of the previous lesson on values and ask students to share new insights or examples they have encountered.

Entry Behaviour

Students should recall previous discussions on the basic importance of values and factors that promote them.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Textbook: Civic Education for JSS 1
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart of additional factors promoting values

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Link the lesson to practical examples of how values and their promotion affect daily life and community activities.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Effective Communication

Learning Materials

• Civic Education textbook
• Chart on additional factors promoting values

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Chart of additional value-promoting factors

Content

1. Deepening Understanding of the Importance of Values
   • Values play a critical role in fostering trust, guiding behavior, and enhancing social cohesion.
   • Examples:
     • Trust Building: Values like honesty and reliability help build trust among individuals and institutions.
     • Behavior Guidance: Values such as respect and kindness guide interactions and personal conduct.
     • Social Cohesion: Shared values foster community spirit and collective action for common goals.
     • Conflict Resolution: Values like fairness and empathy help resolve disputes and prevent conflicts.
     • Civic Responsibility: Values such as duty and service encourage active participation in civic duties.
2. Additional Factors that Promote Value System
   • Role Models: Influential individuals who exemplify strong values and ethical behavior.
   • Government Policies: Laws and regulations that promote and enforce societal values.
   • Cultural Practices: Traditions and customs that reinforce and perpetuate values.
   • Peer Influence: Friends and social groups that model and encourage positive values.
   • Technological Advances: Use of technology to spread and reinforce values through digital platforms.

Evaluation

1. Values help in ________ trust among people. a) Creating
   b) Destroying
   c) Building
   d) Ignoring
2. A factor that promotes values through laws and regulations is ________. a) Role Models
   b) Government Policies
   c) Cultural Practices
   d) Peer Influence
3. Which value helps in resolving conflicts? a) Fairness
   b) Technology
   c) Ignorance
   d) Tradition
4. A way values are promoted through daily interactions with peers is called ________. a) Government Policies
   b) Peer Influence
   c) Cultural Practices
   d) Technology
5. Role models influence values by ________. a) Ignoring ethical behavior
   b) Exemplifying strong values
   c) Spreading misinformation
   d) Enforcing negative behavior
6. Civic responsibility is encouraged by values such as ________. a) Duty
   b) Disrespect
   c) Isolation
   d) Neglect
7. Technology can promote values by ________. a) Spreading misinformation
   b) Reinforcing values through digital platforms
   c) Ignoring ethical standards
   d) Creating conflicts
8. Which factor promotes values through traditions and customs? a) Peer Influence
   b) Role Models
   c) Cultural Practices
   d) Government Policies
9. Values like respect and kindness guide ________ behavior. a) Personal
   b) Ignored
   c) Negative
   d) Conflictive
10. Government policies help promote values by ________. a) Ignoring societal norms
    b) Enforcing and promoting values
    c) Disregarding ethical standards
    d) Creating confusion
11. Role models help in promoting values through ________. a) Negative behavior
    b) Ethical behavior and example
    c) Misinformation
    d) Conflict
12. Cultural practices are important in promoting values through ________. a) Modern technology
    b) Traditions and customs
    c) Peer influence
    d) Government policies
13. Peer influence helps in promoting values by ________. a) Encouraging positive behavior
    b) Spreading negative behavior
    c) Ignoring values
    d) Enforcing strict rules
14. An example of a value that supports conflict resolution is ________. a) Fairness
    b) Ignorance
    c) Disrespect
    d) Isolation
15. Government policies can promote values by ________. a) Enforcing societal norms
    b) Ignoring ethics
    c) Creating conflicts
    d) Misinforming

Class Activity Discussion

1. How do role models influence personal values?
   • By setting an example of ethical behavior and strong values.
2. What is one way government policies promote values?
   • By enforcing laws and regulations that reflect societal values.
3. How can cultural practices help in promoting values?
   • Through traditions and customs that reinforce and perpetuate values.
4. Explain how peer influence can affect value systems.
   • By encouraging or discouraging certain behaviors and values within social groups.
5. Describe how technology can be used to promote values.
   • By spreading positive values and norms through digital platforms and social media.
6. Why is trust important in a value system?
   • It builds strong relationships and fosters social cohesion.
7. What value supports resolving conflicts effectively?
   • Fairness and empathy.
8. How does civic responsibility relate to values?
   • It involves active participation in community and societal duties guided by values.
9. Give an example of a value that helps in personal behavior guidance.
   • Respect and kindness.
10. What role does peer influence play in value promotion?
    • It can positively or negatively affect how individuals adopt and practice values.

Presentation

• Step 1: Review the previous lesson’s key points on the importance and factors promoting values.
• Step 2: Introduce the continuation topic by explaining deeper aspects of value importance and additional factors promoting values.
• Step 3: Facilitate a class discussion, allowing students to share examples and experiences related to the continuation topic, and provide corrections as necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce and explain deeper aspects of values and their promotion.
• Guide discussions and provide real-life examples.
• Monitor and assess student understanding through activities and responses.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions and activities.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Share personal experiences related to the topic.

Assessment

• Evaluate student participation and answers during class discussions.
• Check responses from the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions

1. Explain how role models influence values.
2. Describe an additional factor that promotes a value system.
3. How do cultural practices reinforce values?
4. What is the role of technology in promoting values?
5. Discuss the importance of trust in a value system.
6. Provide an example of a value that supports conflict resolution.
7. How does government policy contribute to value promotion?
8. Explain the impact of peer influence on values.
9. What value is important for guiding personal behavior?
10. How can civic responsibility be related to values?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson’s main points, assesses student work, and provides feedback on their understanding of the topic.