Tribalism and Ethnicity: Meaning of Identity and Tribalism | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 8 Civic Education

TRIBALISM AND ETHNICITY: MEANING OF IDENTITY AND TRIBALISM 

CIVIC EDUCATION

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 8

THEME – NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Duties of Community Leaders in Ensuring Peaceful Co-existence Between Ethnic Groups | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 6 Civic Education

TOPIC – TRIBALISM AND ETHNICITY

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Identity, Tribalism and Ethnicity

3. Difference between Tribalism and Ethnicity

4. Effects of Tribalism and Ways to avoid Tribalism

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of identity.

2. Explain the meaning of ethnicity.

3. Explain the meaning of tribalism.

4. State some effects of tribalism.

5. Mention ways of avoiding tribalism.

6. Explain the importance of respecting other ethnic groups.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about ethnicity, its causes and consequences, and ways of solving ethnic problems.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils about the meaning of identity, ethnicity, and tribalism and how tribalism can affect peaceful co-existence.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Pictures of different ethnic groups

2. Pictures showing different Nigerian cultures

3. Map of Nigeria

4. Flashcards

5. Charts

6. Pictures of people working together

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every person has an identity that helps others know who they are. People may have different languages, cultures, traditions, and backgrounds.

Ethnicity describes the shared identity of a group, while tribalism occurs when people unfairly favour their own ethnic group over others.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of identity, ethnicity, and tribalism, as well as the importance of treating people from all ethnic groups fairly.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF IDENTITY

Identity is the way a person or group is known by their name, culture, language, traditions, or background.

For example, a person may identify with a particular ethnic group because of their language, culture, or family background.

MEANING OF TRIBALISM

Tribalism is showing strong support or favour towards one’s own ethnic or tribal group, sometimes at the expense of other groups.

For example, choosing someone for a job only because they belong to the same ethnic group is an example of tribalism.

MEANING OF ETHNICITY

Ethnicity is the identity of a group of people who share common culture, language, traditions, history, or ancestry.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ETHNICITY AND TRIBALISM

1. Ethnicity describes the identity and shared background of a group.

2. Tribalism occurs when people favour their own ethnic group unfairly.

3. Ethnicity is not necessarily bad, but tribalism can cause discrimination, division, and conflict.

LESSON 2 – EFFECTS OF TRIBALISM

Tribalism can lead to:

1. Discrimination.

2. Unfair treatment.

3. Lack of unity.

4. Mistrust.

5. Conflict.

6. Nepotism.

7. Slow national development.

LESSON 3 – WAYS TO AVOID TRIBALISM

We can avoid tribalism by:

1. Respecting all ethnic groups.

2. Treating everyone fairly.

3. Avoiding discrimination.

4. Giving equal opportunities.

5. Learning about other cultures.

6. Working together.

7. Promoting national unity.

8. Putting the interest of Nigeria above ethnic interests.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Identity means ______.

A. fighting with others

B. the way a person or group is known

C. buying goods

D. travelling

2. Ethnicity is based on shared ______.

A. money only

B. culture and language

C. vehicles

D. buildings

3. Tribalism means ______. 

A. promoting peace

B. respecting everyone

C. helping other people

D. unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group

4. Which of the following can be an effect of tribalism?

A. Discrimination

B. Unity

C. Cooperation

D. Friendship

5. Which of the following helps to reduce tribalism?

A. Ethnic hatred

B. Supporting only one’s ethnic group

C. Discrimination

D. Treating everyone fairly

B. Fill in the Gaps

Use the following words to complete the sentences: identity, tribalism, unity, ethnicity, culture

6. The way a person or group is known is called ______.

7. Shared culture, language, and traditions can form ______.

8. Unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group is called ______.

9. Different ethnic groups may have different ______ and traditions.

10. Respect and cooperation promote national ______.

C. True or False

11. Every person has an identity. ______

12. Ethnicity can be based on shared culture and language. ______

13. Tribalism means treating all ethnic groups equally. ______

14. Tribalism can cause discrimination and division. ______

15. Respecting other ethnic groups promotes unity. ______

D. Matching

16. Identity – A. Unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group

17. Ethnicity – B. Promotes peace and unity

18. Tribalism – C. Way a person or group is known

19. Discrimination – D. Shared culture, language, and traditions

20. Respect for other groups – E. Unfair treatment

ANSWER KEYS

1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C

6. identity

7. ethnicity

8. tribalism

9. culture

10. unity

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. True

15. True

16. Identity – C. Way a person or group is known

17. Ethnicity – D. Shared culture, language, and traditions

18. Tribalism – A. Unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group

19. Discrimination – E. Unfair treatment

20. Respect for other groups – B. Promotes peace and unity

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that identity is the way a person or group is known. They learned that ethnicity is the shared identity of a group based on culture, language, traditions, history, or background.

Pupils also learned that tribalism means unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group. Tribalism can cause discrimination, unfair treatment, mistrust, conflict, and lack of unity.

They learned that tribalism can be reduced by respecting all ethnic groups, treating everyone fairly, avoiding discrimination, giving equal opportunities, and promoting national unity.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

The teacher displays pictures of different Nigerian ethnic groups, cultural activities, and people working together.

The teacher asks:

• What makes people different from one another?

• What is your identity?

• Why should we respect people from other ethnic groups?

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the pictures and answer the questions.

Step 2: Meaning of Identity

The teacher explains that identity is the way a person or group is known.

• A person’s identity may include their name, culture, language, traditions, or background.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention some things that can identify a person or group.

Step 3: Meaning of Ethnicity

The teacher explains that ethnicity is the identity of a group of people who share common culture, language, traditions, history, or background.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention some ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Step 4: Meaning of Tribalism

The teacher explains that tribalism is unfair favour towards one’s own ethnic group.

• For example, giving a job to someone only because they belong to the same ethnic group is tribalism.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils give examples of fair and unfair treatment.

Step 5: Effects of Tribalism

The teacher explains that tribalism can lead to:

• Discrimination

• Unfair treatment

• Lack of unity

• Mistrust

• Conflict

• Nepotism.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention some effects of tribalism.

Step 6: Ways to Avoid Tribalism

The teacher explains that tribalism can be reduced by:

• Respecting all ethnic groups.

• Treating everyone fairly.

• Avoiding discrimination.

• Giving equal opportunities

• Learning about other cultures.

• Working together.

• Promoting national unity.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state ways of avoiding tribalism.

Step 7: Group Activity

The teacher divides the pupils into groups:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of identity.

• Group 2: Explain the meaning of ethnicity.

• Group 3: Explain the meaning of tribalism and give two examples.

• Group 4: List five ways of avoiding tribalism.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, write, and present their answers.

Step 8: Lesson Summary

The teacher reviews the meaning of identity, ethnicity, tribalism, effects of tribalism, and ways of avoiding tribalism.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 9: Evaluation

The teacher gives pupils the practice exercise.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils complete the Multiple Choice, Fill in the Gaps, True or False, and Matching questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

Similarities Between Ethnicity and Tribalism: Differences and Tribal Intolerance in Nigeria | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 9 Civic Education

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils to,

1. Explain the meaning of identity.

2. Explain the meaning of ethnicity.

3. Explain the meaning of tribalism.

4. Mention at least four effects of tribalism.

5. State at least five ways of avoiding tribalism.

6. Explain why Nigerians should respect people from different ethnic groups.