Civic Education SS 1 Curriculum Guides – Law and Order (Orderliness and Constituted Authority)

THEME – LAW AND ORDER

TOPIC 1 – ORDERLINESS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Video clips.

2. Photographs

3. Pamphlets

4. Textbooks

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. define and explain the meaning of orderliness.

2. enumerate some examples of orderliness.

3. state and discuss the roles of orderliness in the society.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of Orderliness

2. Examples of orderliness in the society: listening skills, driving skills, decorum, queing culture etc.

3. Roles of orderliness in the society, e.g. by showing good examples to people, training people around you, correcting younger ones patiently, to be careful in whatever you do.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. defines and explains orderliness to the students.

2. guides the students in the discussion and examples of orderliness in the society.

3. leads discussion on orderliness.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. listen and ask questions where necessary.

2. contribute to the discussion and list their own examples.

3. state and discuss the role Orderliness play in our society.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. explain the meaning of orderliness.

2. enumerate some examples of orderliness.

3. state and discuss the role of orderliness in the society.

THEME – LAW AND ORDER 

TOPIC 2 – RESPECT FOR CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Textbooks

2. Pictures

3. Posters

4. Charts

5. Magazines

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Meaning of Constituted Authority

2. Types of constituted Authority

3. Importance of Constituted Authority

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. Defines and explains constituted authority.

2. Lists types of constituted authority.

3. Guides the students in enumeration of the importance of constituted authority.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. Defines and explains constituted authority.

2. Name types of constituted authority.

3. Enumerate the importance of constituted authority to people around.

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define and explain constituted authority.

2. state and discuss types of constituted authority.

3. list and explain the importance of constituted authority to the public.

LESSON NOTES ON ORDERLINESS

MEANING OF ORDERLINESS 

EXAMPLES OF ORDERLINESS IN THE SOCIETY 

1. Joining queues

2. Following due process

3. Orderly conduct in public places/decorum

4. Peaceful co-existence

5. Tolerance

6. Obeying traffic regulations

7. Obedience to constituted authorities

8. Orderly conduct of examinations/avoidance of examination malpractices

9. Peaceful conduct of examinations

10. Attentiveness in interpersonal and intergroup communication

11. Avoidance of nepotism/favoritism

12. Peaceful or orderly conduct in public protests/demonstrations

13. Peaceful electioneering campaign or other forms of political participation

14. Avoiding taking the law into ones hands or jungle justice

15. Respecting the views/rights of others

16. Reporting crimes and criminals in the society

17. By exhibiting discipline in private and public conducts.

ROLES OF ORDERLINESS IN THE SOCIETY 

1. Showing good examples to people.

2. Training people around you.

3. Correcting younger ones patiently, to be careful in whatever you do.

LESSON NOTES ON CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY

MEANING OF CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY 

Constituted authority refers to an individual, group or body vested with legitimate power to carry out specific duties for the common good of a group or society.

Constituted authority is the leadership recognized and established by the people in a community.

In the school, the head teacher and teachers, the school prefects and class monitors are constituted authority.

The Oba, Obi and Emir are constituted authority in traditional community.

In the larger society, the local governments, state and federal governments are constituted authorities.

DUTIES OF CITIZENS TO CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY 

1. Obedience to law.

2. Pay tax and rate regularly.

3. Voting during elections.

4. Honest and loyalty.

5. Punctuality to work.

6. Effective service delivery.

7. Contribution to the development of society.

8. Respect for the dignity and religion of others.

TYPES OF CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY 

There are four basic types of constituted authority,

1. Organizational Constituted Authority

2. Traditional Constituted Authority

3. Religious Constituted Authority

4. Government Constituted Authority

IMPORTANCE OF CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY

1. Constituted authority facilitates the execution/implementation of the programmes of the society or group.

2. Constituted authorities assist in enforcing the rules and ensuring compliance by members of the society or group.

3. Constituted authorities assist in formulating policies and making decisions on behalf of the entire members of the society or group.

4. Constituted authority arbitrate when there is conflict among members of the society or group.

5. Constituted authority facilitates the making of laws, rules and regulations that guide the conduct

of members of the group or society.

6. Constituted authority provides role models for the members of the group or society.

7. Constituted authority contributes to the social, economic and political development of the group or society.

8. Constituted authority contributes to the smooth running of the society.

9. Constituted authority ensures stability and continuity in the society.

10. Constituted authority helps to maintain good interpersonal/inter-communal relations