Leadership Functions (Primary 5- Civic Education Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Lesson Plan for Primary Four (First Term)

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 5
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: Leadership Functions
Sub-Topic: (i) Different Functions of a Leader (ii) Different Levels of Leadership (Religious and Political Leaders)

Objectives

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

1. Identify and describe the different functions of leaders in various settings.
2. Distinguish between religious and political leaders and explain their roles.
3. Illustrate examples of how leaders perform their functions in their community.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know the basic concept of leadership and have discussed various qualities of a good leader.

Instructional Materials

1. Textbook: Civic Education for Primary Schools Book 5 by Gbenga M. Babalola
2. Visual aids: Charts depicting different functions of leaders and levels of leadership.
3. Flashcards: Examples of different leaders and their roles.

Reference Materials

• Babalola, G. M. (2016). Civic Education for Primary Schools Book 5. Metropolitan Publishers, Ibadan.
• Youdeowei, A., Fadipe, L., Diokpa, C., & Balarabe, D. (2017). Learn Civic Education Primary School Book 5. West African Book Publishers Ltd, Lagos.

Content

Leadership Functions

What is Leadership? Leadership means guiding and helping people to achieve a common goal. Leaders can be found in many places, from your classroom to your community, and they play different roles depending on where they are.

Functions of a Leader

1. Guidance: Leaders provide direction and advice to help people understand what needs to be done and how to do it. For example, a teacher guides students on how to complete their assignments, while a coach helps players learn and improve their skills.
2. Decision-Making: Leaders make important decisions that affect their group. For instance, a class president might decide what activity to plan for a school event, while a community leader might choose where to build a new playground.
3. Motivation: Leaders inspire and encourage people to work hard and do their best. A good leader cheers on their team and helps them stay focused on their goals, like a captain who motivates their team to win a game.
4. Problem-Solving: Leaders help solve problems that come up in their group. If there is a disagreement between friends, a leader might help find a fair solution so everyone is happy.

Sub-Topic: (i) Different Functions of a Leader (ii) Different Levels of Leadership (Religious and Political Leaders)

Functions of a Leader:

• Guidance: Leaders provide direction and guidance to help people achieve common goals.
• Decision-Making: Leaders make decisions that affect their group or organization.
• Motivation: Leaders encourage and inspire others to work towards success.
• Problem-Solving: Leaders address and resolve issues that arise within their team or community.

Levels of Leadership:

Political Leaders: Govern and make decisions for a country or community, such as presidents, governors, and mayors.

Religious Leaders: Guide and support their followers in spiritual matters, such as priests, pastors, and imams.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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