SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK:
1. Revision/African Union, Origin, historical perspective , aims and objectives, structure , problems.
2. &3. Common Wealth of Nations- definition, historical perspective, membership , aims and objectives, organs, functions, achievements and problems.
3. &5. United nations- origin, principles, aims and objectives, organs, functions.
4. &7. Specialized agencies of United Nations e.g ILO, F.A.O, UNESCO, WHO, IMF, etc purposes of the agencies, achievements of UNO.
5. &9. Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS), Formation, aims and objectives, organs, functions, achievements, problems.
6. 10. Organization of petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), origin, aims and objectives, organs, functions, achievements, problems.
7. 11. Millennium Development goals (MDG)
New Economic Partnership for Economic development (NEPAD)- Meaning, aims and objectives.
e- government- meaning, areas, other uses, advantages and disadvantages.
Leadership and followership.
12. Revision
2ND TERM
WEEK 1
Topic: Revision.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Revision
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) mention characteristics of government (ii) define electoral process and give five functions of the electoral commission. (iii) explain colonialism.
Content:- (i) What is Government explain the characteristics of government (ii) Define electoral process and give five functions of the electoral commission. (iii) explain colonialism.
Evaluation:-
(i) mention the characteristics of government
(ii) define electoral process.
(iii) Explain colonialism.
Assignment:- Give 4 reasons for a constitution.
Topic: Revision of First term and African Union.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Revision of first term topic.
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss again the topics they were taught in first term.
Content element:-
1) Military Rule in Nigeria
2) Nigeria foreign policy
3) O.A.U.
Evaluation:- (a) Define Non-alignment (b) Give reasons for Non-alignment.
Assignment:- Mention the specialized agencies of O.A.U.
Sub-topic:- African Union (A.U.)
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the historical perspective of AU as well as its organs.
Content element:- The 37th Summit of the organization of African Unity OAU held between 9th - 13th July 2001 was the last summit of the 38 year old organization. It also marked the birth of a new organization known as African Union (AU) which was adopted by 50 of the 53 member countries.
The organs of AU are;
- The commission
- The Assembly/Conference
- The executive council
- The permanent representatives.
Evaluation:- What are the functions of the commission.
Assignment:- Discuss the proposed gain of the African Union
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Revision
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) mention characteristics of government (ii) define electoral process and give five functions of the electoral commission. (iii) explain colonialism.
Content:- (i) What is Government explain the characteristics of government (ii) Define electoral process and give five functions of the electoral commission. (iii) explain colonialism.
Evaluation:-
(i) mention the characteristics of government
(ii) define electoral process.
(iii) Explain colonialism.
Assignment:- Give 4 reasons for a constitution.
Topic: Revision of First term and African Union.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Revision of first term topic.
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss again the topics they were taught in first term.
Content element:-
1) Military Rule in Nigeria
2) Nigeria foreign policy
3) O.A.U.
Evaluation:- (a) Define Non-alignment (b) Give reasons for Non-alignment.
Assignment:- Mention the specialized agencies of O.A.U.
Sub-topic:- African Union (A.U.)
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the historical perspective of AU as well as its organs.
Content element:- The 37th Summit of the organization of African Unity OAU held between 9th - 13th July 2001 was the last summit of the 38 year old organization. It also marked the birth of a new organization known as African Union (AU) which was adopted by 50 of the 53 member countries.
The organs of AU are;
- The commission
- The Assembly/Conference
- The executive council
- The permanent representatives.
Evaluation:- What are the functions of the commission.
Assignment:- Discuss the proposed gain of the African Union
WEEK 2
Topic: The Policy of French Administration
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: The principle of Assimilation
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain briefly the background of the French administration. (ii) explain the policy of assimilation.
Content:- France regarded and administered her overseas territories as an integral part of the French republic. This system was unlike the British system. There was a greater uniformity in the administration of the French overseas territories than in the British colonies.
French introduced two policies in her territories in French West Africa.
Evaluation:-
(i) explain briefly the background of the French administration.
(ii) explain the policy of assimilation.
Assignment:- Discuss why the Yoruba traditional political system was democratic.
Topic: Commonwealth of nation
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Exam focus government.
Sub-topic:- The origin, aim and objective of Commonwealth.
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; outline the objectives of Commonwealth.
Content element:- The origin of the Commonwealth could be traced to 1907 when the representatives of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Newzealand, and South Africa met for the first time.
The association was formerly known as British Commonwealth of Nation.
The Aims of Commonwealth are;
1) To find solution to problems confronting it members
2) To foster friendly relations among members.
3) Promotion of sport among members
Evaluation:- Highlight the aims of commonwealth
Assignment:- explains the role of Nigeria in Commonwealth.
Sub-topic:-Organs of Commonwealth
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; mention and explain the organs of commonwealth.
Content element:- The organs of commonwealth are;
i) The prince minister conference the final decision making of the organization.
ii) The secretariat which performs the administrative function of the organizations.
iii) The high commission.
Evaluation:- What are the functions of the secretariat?
Assignment:- Discuss the factors that bind the members states of commonwealth together.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: The principle of Assimilation
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain briefly the background of the French administration. (ii) explain the policy of assimilation.
Content:- France regarded and administered her overseas territories as an integral part of the French republic. This system was unlike the British system. There was a greater uniformity in the administration of the French overseas territories than in the British colonies.
French introduced two policies in her territories in French West Africa.
Evaluation:-
(i) explain briefly the background of the French administration.
(ii) explain the policy of assimilation.
Assignment:- Discuss why the Yoruba traditional political system was democratic.
Topic: Commonwealth of nation
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Exam focus government.
Sub-topic:- The origin, aim and objective of Commonwealth.
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; outline the objectives of Commonwealth.
Content element:- The origin of the Commonwealth could be traced to 1907 when the representatives of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Newzealand, and South Africa met for the first time.
The association was formerly known as British Commonwealth of Nation.
The Aims of Commonwealth are;
1) To find solution to problems confronting it members
2) To foster friendly relations among members.
3) Promotion of sport among members
Evaluation:- Highlight the aims of commonwealth
Assignment:- explains the role of Nigeria in Commonwealth.
Sub-topic:-Organs of Commonwealth
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; mention and explain the organs of commonwealth.
Content element:- The organs of commonwealth are;
i) The prince minister conference the final decision making of the organization.
ii) The secretariat which performs the administrative function of the organizations.
iii) The high commission.
Evaluation:- What are the functions of the secretariat?
Assignment:- Discuss the factors that bind the members states of commonwealth together.
WEEK 3
Topic: Commonwealth continues
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Exam focus government.
Sub-topic:- Achievement of Commonwealth
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the achievement of commonwealth
Content element:- The achievement are;
1) common language
2) common legal system
3) financial assistance
4) trade
5) Commonwealth sports
6) useful forum.
Evaluation:- What are the achievement of commonwealth?
Assignment:- Discuss the qualification for membership of the Commonwealth.
Sub-topic:- Problem of commonwealth
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state and discuss the problems facing commonwealth.
Content element:- The problem of commonwealth are;
i) Member states belong to different other organization
ii) financial problem among members.
iii) The Organization has no former charter.
iv) No more free movement of persons within commonwealth.
Evaluation:- What are the problem facing commonwealth?
Assignment:- What are the factors that bind commonwealth countries together.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Exam focus government.
Sub-topic:- Achievement of Commonwealth
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the achievement of commonwealth
Content element:- The achievement are;
1) common language
2) common legal system
3) financial assistance
4) trade
5) Commonwealth sports
6) useful forum.
Evaluation:- What are the achievement of commonwealth?
Assignment:- Discuss the qualification for membership of the Commonwealth.
Sub-topic:- Problem of commonwealth
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state and discuss the problems facing commonwealth.
Content element:- The problem of commonwealth are;
i) Member states belong to different other organization
ii) financial problem among members.
iii) The Organization has no former charter.
iv) No more free movement of persons within commonwealth.
Evaluation:- What are the problem facing commonwealth?
Assignment:- What are the factors that bind commonwealth countries together.
WEEK 4
Topic: United Nation Organization (UNO)
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Origin and Principles of UNO
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain and discuss the principles of UNO
Content element:- The UNO came into being on 26th June 1945 as a successor to the league of Nations which collapsed as a result of the second world war.
The principle upon which UNO is based are;
i) The organization is based on the principles of sovereign equality of member states.
ii) All member state must settle their differences peacefully.
iii) members to fulfill the obligation signed in good faith.
iv) Promote democratic principle all over the world.
Evaluation:- What are the principle behind the formation of UNO?
Assignment:- Discuss the concept of centralization
PERIOD 3
Sub-topic:- Aims and objective of UNO
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; expain the objective of UNO.
Sub-topic:- Organs of UNO
Content element:- The organs of UNO include
1) the General Assembly
2) the security council
3) the trusteeship council
4) the economic and social cuncil
5) international count of Justice
6) the secretariat
Evaluation:- Discuss the function of the general Assembly of the UNO.
Assignment:- Discuss the role of Nigeria in UNO
PERIOD 3
Sub-topic:- Achievement of UNO
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the achievement of UNO.
Content element:- The achievement of UNO are
i) prevent of outbreak of war
ii) promotion of fundamental human rights
iii) Promotion of Democracy.
iv) Serve as a forum to discuss world affairs
Evaluation:- What are the achievement of UNO so far?
Assignment:- What are the problem facing UNO.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Origin and Principles of UNO
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain and discuss the principles of UNO
Content element:- The UNO came into being on 26th June 1945 as a successor to the league of Nations which collapsed as a result of the second world war.
The principle upon which UNO is based are;
i) The organization is based on the principles of sovereign equality of member states.
ii) All member state must settle their differences peacefully.
iii) members to fulfill the obligation signed in good faith.
iv) Promote democratic principle all over the world.
Evaluation:- What are the principle behind the formation of UNO?
Assignment:- Discuss the concept of centralization
PERIOD 3
Sub-topic:- Aims and objective of UNO
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; expain the objective of UNO.
Sub-topic:- Organs of UNO
Content element:- The organs of UNO include
1) the General Assembly
2) the security council
3) the trusteeship council
4) the economic and social cuncil
5) international count of Justice
6) the secretariat
Evaluation:- Discuss the function of the general Assembly of the UNO.
Assignment:- Discuss the role of Nigeria in UNO
PERIOD 3
Sub-topic:- Achievement of UNO
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the achievement of UNO.
Content element:- The achievement of UNO are
i) prevent of outbreak of war
ii) promotion of fundamental human rights
iii) Promotion of Democracy.
iv) Serve as a forum to discuss world affairs
Evaluation:- What are the achievement of UNO so far?
Assignment:- What are the problem facing UNO.
WEEK 4
Topic: Proto-nationalism and research of proto-nationalism
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Proto-nationalism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) define nationalism (ii) explain proto- national
Content:- nationalism may be defined as a certain form of unity which grows out of historical experience. It is the sense of owners that emerges from social groups, trying to control their dressing, environment and to defend their interest against completing groups.
Proto nationalism (nationalism before the second world war) some of its features include Racial seqregation, Harsh treatment and Economic exploitations among others.
Evaluation:- (i) define nationalism (ii) proto-nationalism
Assignment:- Give at least 5 advantages of delegated legislation.
Topic: Organs of UNO
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Exam focus government.
Sub-topic:- Organs of UNO
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; mention and explain the organ of UNO.
Content element:- The organs of UNO include
1) the General Assembly
2) the security council
3) the trusteeship council
4) the economic and social cuncil
5) international count of Justice
6) the secretariat
Evaluation:- Discuss the function of the general Assembly of the UNO.
Assignment:- Discuss the role of Nigeria in UNO
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Proto-nationalism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) define nationalism (ii) explain proto- national
Content:- nationalism may be defined as a certain form of unity which grows out of historical experience. It is the sense of owners that emerges from social groups, trying to control their dressing, environment and to defend their interest against completing groups.
Proto nationalism (nationalism before the second world war) some of its features include Racial seqregation, Harsh treatment and Economic exploitations among others.
Evaluation:- (i) define nationalism (ii) proto-nationalism
Assignment:- Give at least 5 advantages of delegated legislation.
Topic: Organs of UNO
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Exam focus government.
Sub-topic:- Organs of UNO
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; mention and explain the organ of UNO.
Content element:- The organs of UNO include
1) the General Assembly
2) the security council
3) the trusteeship council
4) the economic and social cuncil
5) international count of Justice
6) the secretariat
Evaluation:- Discuss the function of the general Assembly of the UNO.
Assignment:- Discuss the role of Nigeria in UNO
WEEK 6
Topic: Nationalism before the 2nd world war.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: factors that led to nationalism (i.e the rise and the growth).
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) highlight factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Content:- Several factors led to the rise and growth of nationalism, most of them are more of internal factors than the external factors.
Emergence of vocal, active, nationalism newspapers like the daily news of Hubert Macaulay.
There was also the development of trade unions which actively supported the nationalism cause.
Economic exploitation and monopoly of trade and commerce by Europeans United the middle class and other nationalist in Nigeria against the British rule.
Evaluation:- Highlights factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Assignment:- Discuss ECOWAS as an International organization.
Sub-topic: Factors of Proto-Nationalism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) Discuss the factors that led to the growth of nationalism before
the 2nd world war.
Content:- British single colonial rule was through suppression of protest, punishment of chiefs while consolidating British colonial power, and other methods used to maintain British rule.
Evaluation:- Discuss the factors that led to the growth of nationalism
Assignment:- Write short note on ECOWAS.
Topic: Achievement and problems of UNO.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Achievement of UNO
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the achievement of UNO.
Content element:- the achievement of UNO are;
1) settlement of dispute e.g. Libya & chad
2) prevention of another war
3) technical assistance to member states
4) promotion of global peace.
5) taking care of refuges
6) involves in peace keeping operations.
Evaluation:- What are the achievement of UNO?
Assignment:- How can peace be permanently guaranteed in the world?
Sub-topic:- the problems facing United Nations Organization.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the problems facing UNO.
Content element:- The problem of UNO includes;
i) Problem of fund
ii) Veto power exercise by
iii) Permanent member.
iv) Difference an ideology
v) Problems of Arms race
vi) Problem of enforcing the decision of the organization
Evaluation:- Discuss UNO problems.
Assignment:- Outline four objectives of the foreign policy of any one west African countries..
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: factors that led to nationalism (i.e the rise and the growth).
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) highlight factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Content:- Several factors led to the rise and growth of nationalism, most of them are more of internal factors than the external factors.
Emergence of vocal, active, nationalism newspapers like the daily news of Hubert Macaulay.
There was also the development of trade unions which actively supported the nationalism cause.
Economic exploitation and monopoly of trade and commerce by Europeans United the middle class and other nationalist in Nigeria against the British rule.
Evaluation:- Highlights factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Assignment:- Discuss ECOWAS as an International organization.
Sub-topic: Factors of Proto-Nationalism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) Discuss the factors that led to the growth of nationalism before
the 2nd world war.
Content:- British single colonial rule was through suppression of protest, punishment of chiefs while consolidating British colonial power, and other methods used to maintain British rule.
Evaluation:- Discuss the factors that led to the growth of nationalism
Assignment:- Write short note on ECOWAS.
Topic: Achievement and problems of UNO.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Achievement of UNO
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the achievement of UNO.
Content element:- the achievement of UNO are;
1) settlement of dispute e.g. Libya & chad
2) prevention of another war
3) technical assistance to member states
4) promotion of global peace.
5) taking care of refuges
6) involves in peace keeping operations.
Evaluation:- What are the achievement of UNO?
Assignment:- How can peace be permanently guaranteed in the world?
Sub-topic:- the problems facing United Nations Organization.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the problems facing UNO.
Content element:- The problem of UNO includes;
i) Problem of fund
ii) Veto power exercise by
iii) Permanent member.
iv) Difference an ideology
v) Problems of Arms race
vi) Problem of enforcing the decision of the organization
Evaluation:- Discuss UNO problems.
Assignment:- Outline four objectives of the foreign policy of any one west African countries..
WEEK 7
Topic: Factors of Nationalism.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Factors that led the rise and the growth of nationalism in
Nigeria.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) list and explain at least five external factors that led to the rise
and growth of nationalism.
Content:-
(1) The Atlantic charter which emphasize the right to self determination by all the people of the world.
(2) The influence of labour party in Britain.
(3) Colonial posture of united Nations organization.
(4) The independence of some countries.
(5) The super powers. i.e. USA, Russia.
Evaluation:- list and explain at least five external factors that led to the
rise and growth of nationalism.
Assignment:- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the colonial system.
Sub-topic: External factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) mention at least six factors that led to the growth of Nationalism
Content:-
Activities of Pan-Africa leaders/organizations.
Britain humiliating defeat by Japan.
The impact of the seconds world war.
The influence of western and Eastern ideas
Economic depression.
Evaluation:- mention at least six factors that led to the growth of Nationalism.
Assignment:- Read the internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism in Nigeria.
Topic: Origin, aims and objective of ECOWAS
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Origin, aim and objective of ECOWAS
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the origin of ECOWAS and identify its aims and objective
Content element:- ECOWAS is a sub regional organization nations on 28th May, 1975.
The administrative headquarter is in Abuja, Nigeria while the fund headquarter was in Lome, Togo.
Prominent among the founding members were General Yakubu Gowon of Nigeria and Eyadana of Togo.
The aims of ECOWAS includes;
1) Establishing a common Tarff against non member state.
2) To establish a common fund for cooperation and development.
3) To harmonise monetary policies of member states
4) To abolish all forms of administrative restrictions.
Evaluation:- What are the aim and objectives of ECOWAS
Assignment:- Discuss the role of Nigeria in ECOWAS.
Sub-topic:- Organ of ECOWAS
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; identify the organ and mention their functions.
Content element:- The origin of ECOWAS includes;
1) The authority of heads of states and government
2) The coming of Ministers.
3) The security secretariat
4) The funds for cooperation and development.
Evaluation:- What are the functions of the Authority of heads of state and government.
Assignment:- What are the uses of ECOWAS fund for cooperation and development.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Factors that led the rise and the growth of nationalism in
Nigeria.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) list and explain at least five external factors that led to the rise
and growth of nationalism.
Content:-
(1) The Atlantic charter which emphasize the right to self determination by all the people of the world.
(2) The influence of labour party in Britain.
(3) Colonial posture of united Nations organization.
(4) The independence of some countries.
(5) The super powers. i.e. USA, Russia.
Evaluation:- list and explain at least five external factors that led to the
rise and growth of nationalism.
Assignment:- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the colonial system.
Sub-topic: External factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) mention at least six factors that led to the growth of Nationalism
Content:-
Activities of Pan-Africa leaders/organizations.
Britain humiliating defeat by Japan.
The impact of the seconds world war.
The influence of western and Eastern ideas
Economic depression.
Evaluation:- mention at least six factors that led to the growth of Nationalism.
Assignment:- Read the internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism in Nigeria.
Topic: Origin, aims and objective of ECOWAS
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Origin, aim and objective of ECOWAS
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the origin of ECOWAS and identify its aims and objective
Content element:- ECOWAS is a sub regional organization nations on 28th May, 1975.
The administrative headquarter is in Abuja, Nigeria while the fund headquarter was in Lome, Togo.
Prominent among the founding members were General Yakubu Gowon of Nigeria and Eyadana of Togo.
The aims of ECOWAS includes;
1) Establishing a common Tarff against non member state.
2) To establish a common fund for cooperation and development.
3) To harmonise monetary policies of member states
4) To abolish all forms of administrative restrictions.
Evaluation:- What are the aim and objectives of ECOWAS
Assignment:- Discuss the role of Nigeria in ECOWAS.
Sub-topic:- Organ of ECOWAS
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; identify the organ and mention their functions.
Content element:- The origin of ECOWAS includes;
1) The authority of heads of states and government
2) The coming of Ministers.
3) The security secretariat
4) The funds for cooperation and development.
Evaluation:- What are the functions of the Authority of heads of state and government.
Assignment:- What are the uses of ECOWAS fund for cooperation and development.
WEEK 8
Topic: Factors of Nationalism.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) highlight the internal factors that led to the rise and growth of
nationalism.
Content:-
The discriminatory attitude of the European to Nigerians. There was
racial discrimination and limited opportunities for Nigerians in the civil
services.
Return of the ex-service men. Some Africans forgot along side Britain
and the allied forces during the second world was against Germany and
axis power.
Activities of educated Elites like, Nnamdi Azikwe, H.O. Davies, Herbert
Macaulay, Obafemi Awolowo, Kwime Nkiruwa etc. mobilized the masses
for support during the struggling for independence.
Evaluation:- Highlights the internal factors that led to the rise and growth
of nationalism.
Assignment:- Discuss the origin, aims and objective of the U.N.
Sub-topic: Internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) list and discuss the internal factors that led t the rise and
growth of nationalisms.
Content:-
Activities of educated Elites like, Nnamdi Azikwe, H.O. Davies, Herbert
Macaulay, Obafemi Awolowo, Kwime Nkiruwa etc. mobilized the masses
for support during the struggle.
Trade union:- some of the trade unions e.g. Railway workers union led by Michael Imodu and other become matfact and used strike actions to back their demand for better condition of service.
Formation of political parties NYM, NNDP, NCNC etc were formed and they played industry role in the growth of nationalism.
Evaluation:- mention at least six factors that led to the growth of
Nationalism.
Assignment:- what are the advantages and disadvantaged of bicameralism.
Topic: Achievement and problems of ECOWAS
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Achievements of ECOWAS
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state the achievements of ECOWAS
Content element:- The achievement of ECOWAS are
a) ECOWAS awareness
b) Trade liberalization
c) Expansion of markets
d) Increase in competition
e) Exchange of raw materials
f) Execution of joint projects
g) Establishment of ECOBANK
Evaluation:- What are the successes or a achievements of ECOWAS.
Assignment:- Discuss the specialized commission of ECOWAS
Sub-topic:- Problem facing ECOWAS.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the problems facing ECOWAS.
Content element:- The problems facing ECOWAS are;
a) Problem posed by immigrants
b) Financial problem
c) increase in social vices
d) Fear of domination and unequal development
e) Currency differences
f) Affinity to former colonial master
g) Lack of enough infrastructures
h) Political instability
i) Ideological differences.
Evaluation:- What are the problems of ECOWAS.
Assignment:- What are the gains derivable from ECOWAS?
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) highlight the internal factors that led to the rise and growth of
nationalism.
Content:-
The discriminatory attitude of the European to Nigerians. There was
racial discrimination and limited opportunities for Nigerians in the civil
services.
Return of the ex-service men. Some Africans forgot along side Britain
and the allied forces during the second world was against Germany and
axis power.
Activities of educated Elites like, Nnamdi Azikwe, H.O. Davies, Herbert
Macaulay, Obafemi Awolowo, Kwime Nkiruwa etc. mobilized the masses
for support during the struggling for independence.
Evaluation:- Highlights the internal factors that led to the rise and growth
of nationalism.
Assignment:- Discuss the origin, aims and objective of the U.N.
Sub-topic: Internal factors that led to the rise and growth of nationalism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) list and discuss the internal factors that led t the rise and
growth of nationalisms.
Content:-
Activities of educated Elites like, Nnamdi Azikwe, H.O. Davies, Herbert
Macaulay, Obafemi Awolowo, Kwime Nkiruwa etc. mobilized the masses
for support during the struggle.
Trade union:- some of the trade unions e.g. Railway workers union led by Michael Imodu and other become matfact and used strike actions to back their demand for better condition of service.
Formation of political parties NYM, NNDP, NCNC etc were formed and they played industry role in the growth of nationalism.
Evaluation:- mention at least six factors that led to the growth of
Nationalism.
Assignment:- what are the advantages and disadvantaged of bicameralism.
Topic: Achievement and problems of ECOWAS
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Achievements of ECOWAS
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state the achievements of ECOWAS
Content element:- The achievement of ECOWAS are
a) ECOWAS awareness
b) Trade liberalization
c) Expansion of markets
d) Increase in competition
e) Exchange of raw materials
f) Execution of joint projects
g) Establishment of ECOBANK
Evaluation:- What are the successes or a achievements of ECOWAS.
Assignment:- Discuss the specialized commission of ECOWAS
Sub-topic:- Problem facing ECOWAS.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the problems facing ECOWAS.
Content element:- The problems facing ECOWAS are;
a) Problem posed by immigrants
b) Financial problem
c) increase in social vices
d) Fear of domination and unequal development
e) Currency differences
f) Affinity to former colonial master
g) Lack of enough infrastructures
h) Political instability
i) Ideological differences.
Evaluation:- What are the problems of ECOWAS.
Assignment:- What are the gains derivable from ECOWAS?
WEEK 9
Topic: Nationalism after the 2nd world war and Revision.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: nationalism after the 2nd world war.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) discuss the factors that led to the rise and growth of
Nationalism after the 2nd world war
Content:-
Colonial posture of the UN. The organization adopted a negative posture
towards colonialism and imperialism. The impact of the second world
war. The war exposed the night surrounding the supremacy of the
colonial masters (whites).
Independent of India is also another factor that propelled other nation to
struggle for independence.
Evaluation:- discuss the factors that led to the rise and growth of
Nationalism after the 2nd world war..
Sub-topic: Revision
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) list and discuss questions in the content.
Content:-
- What is Government
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of unitary system of govt.
- Differentiate between Direct and Indirect system of administration etc.
Evaluation:- discuss the factors that led to the rise and growth of
Nationalism after the 2nd world war.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: nationalism after the 2nd world war.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) discuss the factors that led to the rise and growth of
Nationalism after the 2nd world war
Content:-
Colonial posture of the UN. The organization adopted a negative posture
towards colonialism and imperialism. The impact of the second world
war. The war exposed the night surrounding the supremacy of the
colonial masters (whites).
Independent of India is also another factor that propelled other nation to
struggle for independence.
Evaluation:- discuss the factors that led to the rise and growth of
Nationalism after the 2nd world war..
Sub-topic: Revision
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to (i) list and discuss questions in the content.
Content:-
- What is Government
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of unitary system of govt.
- Differentiate between Direct and Indirect system of administration etc.
Evaluation:- discuss the factors that led to the rise and growth of
Nationalism after the 2nd world war.