Civic Education Lesson Note for Third Term SS2 Scheme of Work
WEEK 1 RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
WEEK 2 FACTORS THAT LEAD TO THE SUCCESS OF RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
WEEK 3 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
WEEK 4: DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS
WEEK 5: WAYS OF REDUCING ACCIDENTS
WEEK 6: THE TRAFFIC WARDENS (ROLES)
WEEK 7: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
WEEK 8: IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
WEEK 9: CHALLENGES OF INTER-COMMUNAL CONFLICTS
WEEK 10SKILLS OF INTER-COMMUNAL CONFLICTS
Lesson note on civic education for SS 2 Third Term
Below are the 2022 civic education lesson notes for SS 2 Third term
Week 1
Topic: Responsible Parenthood
Content:
- Meaning of Responsible Parenthood and Types
- Patterns of Responsible Parenthood
- Roles of Responsible Parents
Meaning of Responsible Parenthood
Responsible parenthood is simply defined as the “will” and ability of parents to respect and do the needs and aspirations of the family and children.
It is the ability of a parent to detect the need, happiness and desire of the children and helping them to become responsible and reasonable children. It is the ability of a parent to meet and cater for the needs of the family and children according to his or her capability.
Types of Parenthood
Authoritarian Parenting
Authoritarian parenting is similar to monarchic administration. In this style, parents establish must to follow rules and regulations for children. Minor failure to obey these guidelines will result in punishment. To learn more, Click here
Week 2
Topic: Factors that lead to the success of responsible parenthood
Contents:
Importance of Responsible Parenthood
Constraints of Good Parenthood
Importance of Responsible Parenthood
1) It brings about responsible citizenry: When a responsible parent trains up a child, such child will most likely turn out to be a responsible citizen.
2) It leads to reduction in crime rate: Children from good home who are trained by responsible parents know that crime does not pay.
3) It makes a nation to be healthy: A nation that is crime free will enjoy peace and progress.
4) The people of such country will be emotionally balanced. People who are emotionally balanced will think well and produce good product. To learn more, Click here
Week 3
Topic: Traffic Regulations
Contents:
- Definition of Concepts and Traffic Signs
- Traffic Regulations e.g Obeying traffic officials and signs
Definition of Concepts
Traffic regulations are laws and rules which govern traffic, regulate vehicles and facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic.
Traffic on the road may consists of pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, motor-cycles, vehicles, street cars, and other conveyances, either single or together, while using the public way for purpose of travel. To learn more, Click here
Week 4
Topic: Duties of Pedestrians
Content:
- Causes of Road Accidents
- The roles of drivers in reducing road accidents
Duties of Pedestrians
As a pedestrian you should always use good judgment and not interrupt the flow of traffic. Crossing streets without any concern for traffic rules or signals is called jaywalking. It is extremely dangerous and can result in injuries.
- They must cross the road at a right angle, or take the shortest route possible when crossing
- They must not cross suddenly in front of oncoming traffic
- They must use sidewalks if provided. If there are no sidewalks, they must walk on the left side of the road
- They must obey all traffic signals. To learn more, Click here
Week 5
Topic: Ways of Reducing Accidents
Content:
- Functions of Federal Road Safety (FRSC)
In February 1988, the Federal Government created the Federal Road Safety Commission through Decree No. 45 of 1988 as amended by Decree 35 of 1992 referred to in the statute books as the FRSC Act cap 141 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN). Passed by the National Assembly as Federal Road Safety Commission (establishment) Act 2007. The functions of the Commission generally relates to:
1. Making the highway safe for motorists and other road users.
2. Recommending works and devices designed to eliminate or minimize accidents on the highways and advising the Federal and State Governments including the Federal Capital Territory Administration and relevant governmental agencies on the localities where such works and devices are required, and
3. Educating motorists and members of the public on the importance of discipline on the highway. To learn more, Click here
Week 6
Topic: The Traffic Wardens (Roles)
Content:
- Roles of the individual in maintaining Traffic Regulations
- Maintaining Traffic Regulations
THE ROLES OF THE INDIVIDUAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1) People should consider other road users and work their own safety too.
2) Parents should teach their children to take responsibility for their own safety when using the road.
3) Individuals who are members of voluntary organizations such as Boy Scouts and Man O’ War can assist the relevant government officials to manage traffic.
4) Individuals can also register voluntarily with the government as special road marshals to assist traffic wardens with traffic management. To learn more, Click here
Week 7
Topic: Interpersonal Relationships
Contents
- Meaning of Interpersonal Relationships and Characteristics
- Stages and Types of Interpersonal Relationship
- Types of Friendship
Meaning of Interpersonal Relationship
Interpersonal Relationship has been explained to be the social association, connection or affiliation between two or more people. An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or close association or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring.
Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationship
1. Interpersonal communication involves independent individuals. This may seem obvious, but really what this means is that each person has their own motivations, expectations, and interpretations of communication.
2. The other fundamental characteristic of interpersonal communication is that it is inherently rational. In short, it’s meant to be understood. Whatever we communicate, however, we communicate it, we do so because we are intelligent beings capable of expressing and communicating our thoughts and feelings. And when we communicate, we do so because we expect something to be communicated. To learn more, Click here
Week 8
Topic: Importance of Interpersonal Relationships
Contents –
- Inter-communal Relationships – Meaning and Importance
- Skills that promote Interpersonal Relationships
Meaning of Inter-communal Relationship
Inter-communal Relationship is a relationship which exists between two or more communities. One of the main objectives of any good government is to bring government close to the citizens and provide a forum where local people can defend and develop their interest thereby contributing to the peace and harmony development of the society and also among communities.
Importance of Inter-communal Relationship
The following can be cited as the importance of Inter-communal Relationships:
Promotion of Peace and Unity: A positive inter-communal relation will promote peaceful situations and environment coupled with the abilities of uniting the people of both partner communities.
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Week 9
Topic: Challenges of Inter-communal Conflicts
Contents –
- Problems of Boundary disputes in Nigeria
Problems of Boundary disputes in Nigeria
The Following are the problems of boundary disputes in Nigeria
1. Boundary disputes lead to loss of lives and human resources
2. Damage of Properties
3. Physical Injury
4. Psychological Disorder
5. Hunger and Malnutrition. To learn more, Click here
Week 10
Topic: Skills of Inter-communal conflicts
Contents –
- Skills of Inter-communal conflicts
The Law Court: Conflicts can be resolved through the law court by using the legal method, any community that feels cheated can present her case.
Community Leaders: Resolution of conflicts can be done by leaders of various communities e.g. Obas, Emirs, Obis and Chiefs.
Dialogue: The opposing communities can meet to map out and talk about how to resolve their differences or disputes.
Mediation: Government can set up special panel to mediate between communities in conflict.
Peace Keeping Force: Special Peace keeping force like army, airforce, navy, mobile police e.t.c can be specially set up by government to restore a peaceful situation in a community. To learn more, Click here
