Types of National Values: Civil Values, Meaning, Types and Examples of Civil Values (Obedience and Dedication) | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 3 Civic Education
TYPES OF NATIONAL VALUES: CIVIL VALUES, MEANING, TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF CIVIL VALUES
CIVIC EDUCATION
PRIMARY 4 – SECOND TERM – WEEK 3
THEME – NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION
TOPIC – TYPES OF NATIONAL VALUES (CIVIL VALUES)
LEARNING
1. Introduction
2. Meaning and Types of Civil Values
3. Meaning of Obedience and Dedication
4. Meaning of Civil Values
5. Ways to Demonstrate Civil Values
6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment
7. Summary
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Explain the meaning of civil values.
2. Mention at least five examples of civil values.
3. Explain the meaning of obedience and dedication.
4. State the importance of civil values.
5. Identify ways of demonstrating obedience and dedication at home, in school, and in the community.
6. Demonstrate good behaviour that reflects civil values.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR
Pupils have previously learned about national values, especially obedience, loyalty, dedication, and honesty.
This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing civil values, their meaning, examples, and how obedience and dedication help people become responsible citizens.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:
1. Flashcards showing the words Obedience and Dedication
2. Pictures of children obeying teachers and parents
3. Pictures of pupils studying hard and completing assignments
4. Charts showing examples of civil values
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 society has rules that help people live peacefully together. Good citizens obey these rules and carry out their responsibilities with commitment. These good attitudes are called civil values. Two important civil values are obedience and dedication. Obedience means following lawful instructions, while dedication means working hard and giving your best in every task.
In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of civil values, the meanings of obedience and dedication, examples of civil values, and how to practise them in their daily lives.
LESSON 1 – MEANING OF CIVIL VALUES
Civil values are good attitudes and behaviours that help people live peacefully, obey rules, respect others, and become responsible members of society.
Civil values promote peace, order, and development in the community.
TYPES OF CIVIL VALUES
Some examples of civil values include:
1. Obedience
2. Dedication
3. Respect
4. Honesty
5. Discipline
6. Responsibility
7. Cooperation
LESSON 2 – MEANING OF OBEDIENCE
Obedience means listening to and following lawful instructions from parents, teachers, elders, and other people in authority.
Examples of Obedience
1. Obeying parents.
2. Following school rules.
3. Respecting traffic rules.
4. Listening to teachers.
5. Obeying community laws.
MEANING OF DEDICATION
Dedication means working hard and giving your best to any duty or responsibility.
Examples of Dedication
1. Studying hard every day.
2. Completing school assignments.
3. Helping parents with household chores.
4. Participating actively in school activities.
5. Finishing work on time.
LESSON 3 – IMPORTANCE OF CIVIL VALUES
Civil values help people to:
1. Live peacefully with others.
2. Obey rules and laws.
3. Become responsible citizens.
4. Build good character.
5. Promote unity and cooperation.
6. Encourage hard work and honesty.
7. Develop the nation.
WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE CIVIL VALUES
Pupils can demonstrate civil values by:
1. Obeying parents and teachers.
2. Respecting school rules.
3. Studying hard.
4. Completing assigned tasks.
5. Helping others.
6. Taking care of public property.
7. Being honest and responsible.
WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT
A. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Civil values are ______.
A. dangerous actions
B. bad habits
C. good attitudes and behaviours
D. classroom furniture
2. Obedience means ______.
A. refusing to listen
B. fighting with others
C. telling lies
D. following lawful instructions
3. Dedication means ______.
A. working hard and giving your best
B. being lazy
C. wasting time
D. disobeying teachers
4. Which of these is an example of obedience?
A. Damaging school property
B. Following school rules
C. Fighting classmates
D. Ignoring teachers
5. Which of these shows dedication?
A. Refusing to study
B. Sleeping during lessons
C. Completing school assignments on time
D. Missing school without permission
B. Fill in the Gaps
Use the following words to complete the sentences: rules, civil, obedience, hard, dedication,
6. ______ values help people live peacefully.
7. ______ means following lawful instructions.
8. Dedication means working ______.
9. Good pupils obey school ______.
10. ______ helps people complete their duties well.
C. True or False
11. Obedience is a civil value. ______
12. Dedication means being lazy. ______
13. Civil values help to build a peaceful society. ______
14. Obeying parents and teachers shows disobedience. ______
15. Hard work is a sign of laziness. ______
D. Matching
16. Obedience – A. Good attitudes and behaviours
17. Dedication – B. Following lawful instructions
18. Civil values – C. Working hard
19. School rules – D. Must be obeyed
20. Responsibility – E. Doing your duties
ANSWER KEYS
1. C. 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C
6. civil
7. obedience
8. hard
9. rules
10. dedication
11. True
12. False
13. True
14. False
15. False
16. B – Following lawful instructions
17. C – Working hard
18. A – Good attitudes and behaviours
19. D – Must be obeyed
20. E – Doing your duties
SUMMARY
In this lesson, pupils learned that civil values are good attitudes and behaviours that help people live peacefully, obey rules, and become responsible members of society. They identified examples of civil values such as obedience, dedication, respect, honesty, discipline, responsibility, and cooperation.
Pupils also learned that obedience means following lawful instructions from parents, teachers, and other authorities, while dedication means working hard and giving one’s best in every task. They discussed the importance of these values and how to demonstrate them by obeying rules, completing assignments, respecting others, and carrying out responsibilities faithfully.
PRESENTATION
To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:
Step 1: Introduction
The teacher displays pictures of pupils obeying their teacher, completing classwork, helping to clean the classroom, and following school rules.
The teacher asks:
- What are the pupils doing?
- Are they showing good behaviour?
- Why is it important to obey rules?
Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the pictures and answer the questions.
Step 2: Meaning of Civil Values
The teacher explains that civil values are good attitudes and behaviours that help people live peacefully, obey rules, and become responsible citizens.
Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of civil values in their own words.
Step 3: Types and Examples of Civil Values
The teacher introduces examples of civil values:
- Obedience
- Dedication
- Respect
- Honesty
- Discipline
- Responsibility
- Cooperation
The teacher explains that today’s lesson focuses on obedience and dedication.
Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention other examples of civil values.
Step 4: Meaning of Obedience and Dedication
The teacher explains:
- Obedience means following lawful instructions from parents, teachers, elders, and other authorities.
- Dedication means working hard and giving your best in every task.
The teacher gives practical examples from home and school.
Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meanings of obedience and dedication with examples.
Step 5: Importance of Civil Values
The teacher explains that civil values help people to:
- Live peacefully.
- Respect rules.
- Build good character.
- Become responsible citizens.
- Promote unity and national development.
Pupils’ Activities: Pupils state the importance of civil values.
Step 6: Ways to Demonstrate Civil Values
The teacher explains that pupils can demonstrate civil values by:
- Obeying parents and teachers.
- Following school rules.
- Completing assignments on time.
- Studying hard.
- Helping others.
- Respecting public property.
Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss how they practise obedience and dedication at home and in school.
Step 7: Group Activity
The teacher divides the class into four groups.
- Group 1: Explain the meaning of civil values.
- Group 2: Explain the meaning of obedience and give examples.
- Group 3: Explain the meaning of dedication and give examples.
- Group 4: State the importance of civil values and how pupils can demonstrate them.
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 civil values, the meanings of obedience and dedication, their importance, and the ways pupils can practise them.
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 Questions, Fill in the Gaps, True or False, and Matching exercises.
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
LESSON EVALUATION
Teacher asks pupils to,
1. Explain the meaning of civil values.
2. Mention at least five examples of civil values.
3. Explain the meaning of obedience and dedication.
4. State the importance of civil values.
5. Identify ways of demonstrating obedience and dedication at home, in school, and in the community.
6. Demonstrate good behaviour that reflects civil values.
About The Author
Alabi M. S.
Michael is a Principal Education Officer at LASUBEB with over 15 years of experience in teaching and learning. He is passionate about developing plan lesson notes and promoting quality assurance in education. Michael strongly believes that teachers inspire the future and play a vital role in shaping the next generation.