Gender Equality in Child Care Civic Education Nursery 1 Second Term Lesson

Lesson Plan Format

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery One
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 3 years
Topic: Gender Issues in Child Care
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

Explain the simple meaning of gender.
Discuss how boys and girls should be treated equally in child care.
Identify examples of gender roles in child care and how both boys and girls can share responsibilities.

Keywords

Gender
Equality
Boys
Girls
Child care

Set Induction

Start the lesson by asking the pupils:

“What do you think it means to be a boy or a girl?”
“How should boys and girls be treated in school or at home?”
Show a picture or video of both boys and girls playing together and helping each other.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with basic concepts of boys and girls, but may need guidance on how they should be treated equally.

Learning Resources and Materials

Audio-visual resources: Picture books, charts, toys, and video clips showing boys and girls working together.
Web resources: Video clips on gender equality in child care (e.g., UNICEF, Gender Equality Resources).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask the pupils:

“Can a boy and a girl both help clean the classroom?”
“Can a girl play football and a boy play with dolls?”
Discuss the concept of fairness and sharing among children.

Embedded Core Skills

Communication and collaboration
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Citizenship skills
Respect and equality

Instructional Materials

Books about gender equality and cooperation.
Charts illustrating boys and girls doing similar activities.
Toys for role-playing and examples of shared tasks.

Content

What is Gender?
- Gender refers to being a boy or a girl.
- Boys and girls may look different, but they are both important and should be treated fairly.
Boys and Girls in Child Care:
- Both boys and girls can help with cleaning, cooking, and taking care of their surroundings.
- There is no job that only boys or only girls should do.
Treating Boys and Girls Equally:
- Boys and girls should have the same opportunities to play, learn, and work together.
- Treating each other with respect helps us build strong friendships.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

Gender refers to being a ____ or a ____.
a) Teacher, student
b) Boy, girl
c) Friend, parent
d) Brother, sister
Answer: b) Boy, girl
Boys and girls can both ____ together.
a) Fight
b) Play
c) Argue
d) Ignore
Answer: b) Play
It is important to treat ____ and ____ equally.
a) Parents, children
b) Boys, girls
c) Teachers, students
d) Friends, neighbors
Answer: b) Boys, girls
Boys can also ____ just like girls.
a) Cry
b) Help
c) Shout
d) Sleep
Answer: b) Help
Girls can play with ____ just like boys.
a) Dolls
b) Books
c) Toys
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Toys

(Continue with 10 more questions in the same format)

15 FAQs with Answers

Q: What is gender?
A: Gender means being a boy or a girl.
Q: Should boys and girls do the same tasks?
A: Yes, both boys and girls should help with things like cleaning or playing together.
Q: Can girls play with cars or boys play with dolls?
A: Yes, everyone can play with whatever toys they like.
Q: Why is it important to treat boys and girls equally?
A: Because everyone deserves the same respect and chances to learn and play.
Q: What should we do if someone says a boy or a girl cannot do something?
A: Tell them that boys and girls can do anything they want if they try.

(Continue with 10 more FAQs in the same format)

Presentation Steps

Step 1:

Begin with a discussion of what boys and girls are like and how they may look different.
Introduce the concept of gender equality, explaining that both boys and girls should be treated equally.

Step 2:

Show pictures or videos of boys and girls doing the same activities, like playing, studying, or helping others.
Discuss how these activities show equality.

Step 3:

Encourage the pupils to share examples of things they think boys and girls should do together.
Discuss why it’s important to treat everyone equally, no matter their gender.

Teacher’s Activities

Introduce the topic with simple, relatable examples of gender.
Lead discussions on gender equality and its importance in child care.
Ask the pupils to share their own thoughts on treating boys and girls equally.

Learners’ Activities

Participate in a discussion about gender roles and equality.
Share examples of how boys and girls can do the same things.
Role-play scenarios where they demonstrate equal treatment of boys and girls.

Assessment

Ask pupils to explain what gender means.
Have pupils list tasks that both boys and girls can do together.
Ask pupils to describe why it is important for boys and girls to be treated the same.

10 Evaluation Questions

What does gender mean?
Answer: Gender means being a boy or a girl.
Can boys and girls play together?
Answer: Yes, they can.
Why is it important to treat boys and girls equally?
Answer: Because they both deserve the same respect and opportunities.
What should you do if someone says only boys can do something?
Answer: Tell them that girls can do it too.
Can a girl help clean the classroom just like a boy?
Answer: Yes, both can.

(Continue with 5 more questions in the same format)

Conclusion

The teacher will summarize the lesson by emphasizing that boys and girls should be treated equally in child care and all activities. Pupils will be encouraged to continue practicing equality in their daily lives by sharing tasks and playing together.

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