Teaching Transparency in Civic Education for Nursery 1
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 3 years
Lesson Plan on Transparency
Topic: Transparency
Sub-topic: Meaning, Examples, and Benefits of Transparency
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the simple meaning of transparency.
- Identify songs and stories that teach transparency.
- Mention benefits of transparency in daily life.
- Demonstrate actions that promote transparency.
Keywords
- Transparency
- Honesty
- Trust
- Truth
Set Induction
The teacher starts by asking the pupils if they’ve ever helped someone find a lost item and how it made them feel.
Entry Behaviour
The pupils know basic rules of honesty and fairness through their daily interactions.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Charts and posters with words like “honesty” and “trust.”
- Picture books showing examples of honesty.
- Songs like “Honesty is the Best Policy.”
- Storybooks with folktales about transparency.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher asks pupils about actions that make people happy or trust them. This connects to the importance of being truthful and transparent.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Communication and collaboration
- Leadership and personal development
- Citizenship
Learning Materials
- Posters with transparency-related quotes.
- Flashcards with examples of honesty and dishonesty.
- Songs and video clips promoting transparency.
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Civic Education for Nursery Schools
Instructional Materials
- Picture books
- Flashcards
- Posters
- Audio clips of songs on transparency
Content
Definition of Transparency
- Transparency means being truthful, open, and clear in actions and words.
- It is about doing the right thing and being fair.
- A transparent person is honest and trusted by others.
Examples of Transparency
- Returning a friend’s toy when it is lost.
- Telling the truth when asked a question.
- Sharing crayons with classmates fairly.
- Admitting when you make a mistake.
- Helping someone in need and not hiding it.
Benefits of Transparency
- Builds trust and respect.
- Creates a fair and honest environment.
- Helps solve problems easily.
- Makes everyone feel safe and happy.
- Encourages others to be truthful too.
Evaluation
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options
- Transparency means being ______. (a) funny (b) truthful (c) quiet (d) angry
- A transparent person tells the ______. (a) truth (b) lie (c) story (d) joke
- Sharing fairly is an example of ______. (a) cheating (b) transparency (c) laziness (d) fighting
- One benefit of transparency is ______. (a) trust (b) lies (c) anger (d) fear
- ______ is the best policy. (a) Laziness (b) Honesty (c) Dishonesty (d) Quietness
- Returning lost items shows ______. (a) transparency (b) pride (c) fear (d) sadness
- A folktale about honesty is ______. (a) The Honest Woodcutter (b) The Lazy Farmer (c) The Angry Bird (d) The Hungry Fox
- Transparency means being ______ and clear. (a) open (b) quiet (c) loud (d) selfish
- ______ helps us solve problems easily. (a) Transparency (b) Dishonesty (c) Lying (d) Cheating
- People who are transparent are ______. (a) trusted (b) avoided (c) feared (d) disliked
15 FAQs with Answers
- What is transparency?
Transparency means being truthful and open. - Can you name one benefit of transparency?
It builds trust. - Why should we return lost items?
It shows honesty and transparency. - Name a song about transparency.
“Honesty is the Best Policy.” - What do people feel when you are transparent?
They trust and respect you.
Presentation
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Revises the previous topic on “Quality Care.”
- Explains the meaning of transparency.
- Reads a short story about honesty.
- Guides pupils to sing a song on transparency.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and participate in the story.
- Sing songs about transparency in groups.
- Share examples of honesty.
Evaluation Questions
- What does transparency mean?
- Name one benefit of transparency.
- Mention one example of transparency.
- Why is honesty important?
- Name one story about transparency.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews the meaning, examples, and benefits of transparency. Pupils share what they learned, and the teacher provides feedback and encouragement.
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