- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: National Value Education
- Curriculum Theme: Security Education
- Previous Lesson: Antisocial Behaviours
- Topic: Violent Offences
- Content: Meaning Of Violent Offences, Examples Of Violent Offences
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive domain: Define violent offences and list examples.
- Affective domain: Appreciate the importance of reporting violent offences to a trusted adult.
- Psychomotor domain: Demonstrate how to react safely and responsibly when witnessing a violent act.
- Social Domain: Discuss the impacts of violent offences on victims and communities.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Study com – Violent crimes
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Charts depicting types of violent offences
- Flashcards
- Video clips demonstrating peaceful conflict resolution
- Storybooks about handling violence
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding violent offences and their impact is crucial for fostering a safe and supportive community. This knowledge helps children recognize harmful behaviors and empowers them to seek help, promoting a safer school environment.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to understand basic concepts of right and wrong, and recall discussions on antisocial behaviors from previous lessons.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Violent Offences
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction (Set induction) | 5min | Discussion | Questioning | Introduce the topic and ask pupils what they know about violence | Respond to questions and express initial thoughts | Engage and stimulate prior knowledge |
| Step 2: Explaining the concept | 10min | Lecture | Explanation | Explain the meaning of violent offences, provide examples | Listen attentively, ask questions | Understanding the definition and examples |
| Step 3: Role play | 10min | Role-playing | Demonstration | Guide pupils through scenarios of violent offences | Act out scenarios, demonstrating reactions to violence | Learn appropriate reactions to violence |
| Step 4: Group discussion | 10min | Group discussion | Interaction | Facilitate a discussion on the effects of violence | Discuss in groups and share with the class | Social understanding of violence impacts |
| Step 5: Note taking | 3min | Writing | Guided writing | Dictate notes to be written in notebooks | Write down notes in their notebooks | Summarize the lesson’s key points |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 2min | Question & Answer | Assessment | Ask questions related to the lesson | Answer the questions | Assess understanding and retention |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 0min | Summarization | Summing up | Summarize the key points of the lesson | Listen and ask any last-minute questions | Reinforce the day’s learning |
Classroom Note:
Violent Offences
Violent offences are any actions where someone uses force to hurt another person. These can be very serious and scary, it’s important we all understand what they mean. examples of violent offences includes:
- Hitting or slapping
- Using a weapon to threaten or hurt someone
- Pushing or shoving in a harmful way
- Kicking or punching
- Rape
- Any other action where someone is physically hurt on purpose
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is a violent offence?
- Can you list two examples of violent offences?
- Why is it important to tell an adult if you see someone being violent?
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
