SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK:
1- 2. Revision /military rule in Nigeria.
Historical background
Reasons for military rule or intervention
Achievement of military rule in Nigeria
Structure of military regime in Nigeria
Weakness of military rule in Nigeria
Measures that could be taken to prevent military intervention in Nigeria politics.
2. Local administration in Nigeria
Structure, functions of local government sources of finance, problems.
1976 local government reforms in Nigeria
Role of traditional rulers in government.
3.- 5. Nigeria and the world.
Interdependence of nations
The needs for interactions, merits and demerits.
Nigeria`s foreign policy-Meaning, Nigeria1s foreign policy since independence, factors that can effect Nigeria`s foreign policy, formulation of Nigeria`s foreign policy, features of Nigeria`s . foreign policy.
5 - 7. Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Origin, reasons, for adoption of Africa as centre piece of Nigeria`s foreign policy.
How Nigeria has demonstrated that Africa is the centre piece of her foreign policy implementation. Ways by which Nigeria maintain friendly relation with African states.
8-9. Non-alignment- origin, meaning, aims and objectives, problems, factors that stimulated the formation of non-aligned movement, Nigeria and non-aligned movement.
10-11. The International Organisations
Organization of Africa Unity (OAU), historical perspectives, aims and objectives , achievement and problems.
12. Revision
1ST TERM
WEEK 1
Topic: Colonial Administration
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie (ii) The substance of politics by A. Appadorai.
Sub-topic: meaning of Colonialism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain the meaning of colonialism.
Content:- Revision of last session topics before 1880s Europe had gone ahead of the rest of the world in science and technology to production. So Europe of 19th acting became the workshop of the world with growing desire for raw materials. For the industries. Britain, Belgium, France. Germany, Italy etc were all included in this race.
The process control of another country can therefore be referred to as Colonia.
Evaluation:- Explains the meaning of colonialism.
Assignment:- What is government?
Sub-topic: Crown colony
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) enumerates the attribute of a crown colony.
Content:- This was a settlement or small area along the coast that was owned by the British crown or regards as British property. It has the following attributes;
i) It was established by conquest
ii) it was directly administered from Britain
iii) British laws were enforced in the colony
iv) People in the colony were regarded as British citizens.
Evaluation:- Enumerates the attributes of a crown colony.
Assignment:- Explains pressure groups and its functions.
Topic: Military Rule in Nigeria
Sub-topic: Meaning & Identification of Phrases
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Historical background and reasons for military rule in Nigeria
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain reasons for Military Intervention.
Content:- Military rule is not peculiar to Nigeria, it is a Continental phenomenon in Africa. Nearly all West African Countries have experienced military intervention at one time or first military coup took place in Togo on January 13th 1963.
The reasons for military intervention in Politics are;
i) Regionalization of political parties.
ii) Desire to control federal Government
iii) Corruption and Nepotism
iv) Inflation of population
v) Creation of mid western region
vi) the Action group crisis of 1962
vii) Economic mismanagement
viii) Mal administration
ix) Political ambition
Sub-topic:- Structure of Military government.
Objectives:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to;
Explain the structure of the military.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie (ii) The substance of politics by A. Appadorai.
Sub-topic: meaning of Colonialism.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain the meaning of colonialism.
Content:- Revision of last session topics before 1880s Europe had gone ahead of the rest of the world in science and technology to production. So Europe of 19th acting became the workshop of the world with growing desire for raw materials. For the industries. Britain, Belgium, France. Germany, Italy etc were all included in this race.
The process control of another country can therefore be referred to as Colonia.
Evaluation:- Explains the meaning of colonialism.
Assignment:- What is government?
Sub-topic: Crown colony
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) enumerates the attribute of a crown colony.
Content:- This was a settlement or small area along the coast that was owned by the British crown or regards as British property. It has the following attributes;
i) It was established by conquest
ii) it was directly administered from Britain
iii) British laws were enforced in the colony
iv) People in the colony were regarded as British citizens.
Evaluation:- Enumerates the attributes of a crown colony.
Assignment:- Explains pressure groups and its functions.
Topic: Military Rule in Nigeria
Sub-topic: Meaning & Identification of Phrases
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Historical background and reasons for military rule in Nigeria
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain reasons for Military Intervention.
Content:- Military rule is not peculiar to Nigeria, it is a Continental phenomenon in Africa. Nearly all West African Countries have experienced military intervention at one time or first military coup took place in Togo on January 13th 1963.
The reasons for military intervention in Politics are;
i) Regionalization of political parties.
ii) Desire to control federal Government
iii) Corruption and Nepotism
iv) Inflation of population
v) Creation of mid western region
vi) the Action group crisis of 1962
vii) Economic mismanagement
viii) Mal administration
ix) Political ambition
Sub-topic:- Structure of Military government.
Objectives:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to;
Explain the structure of the military.
WEEK 2
Topic: Pattern of Colonial rule
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Pattern of colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain different pattern of colonial administration.
Content:- The institution through which British colonial territories were administered include:-
The secretary of state. The secretary for the colonias was the head of the colonial administration. He was a cabinet minister and was based in London Duties. He had the following duties, He appointed Governors to colonial territory. The colonial Governor was directly responsible to him for the good administration of the colonies.
He issue instructions and orders to the Governors in the colonies.
Evaluation:- Explains different pattern of colonial administration.
Assignment:- Give 5 reasons for the formation of federalism.
Sub-topic: Pattern of Colony
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) discuss various pattern of colonial administration.
Content:- The Governor was appointed by the secretary for the state colonies. He was therefore, responsible to him for the good governor of the territory under the control in accordance with the colonial policy of the British Government.
Evaluation:- Discuss various pattern of colonial administration.
Assignment:- What are the problem associated with federalism.
Topic: Achievement of Military Rule.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Achievements of military rule
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; state and discuss the achievement of military rule.
Content:- Some of the achievements of Military regimes are;
i) Keeping the country together
ii) Maintenance of peace
iii) Creation of states.
iv) large scale rehabilitation
v) Re organization of the Army
vi) Introduction of New currency
vii) Dynamic foreign policy
Evaluation:- state the achievement of military rule.
Assignment:- What are the features of military rule.
Sub-topic:- how to prevent military rule
Objectives:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to;
State the ways to prevent military rule.
Content: military can be prevented in the following way;
- Elimination of corruption
- probity, honesty and transparency
- there should be free and fair election
- organization of peaceful mass disobedience
Evaluation:- How can military be prevented from politics
Assignment:- What are the weaknesses of military rule.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Pattern of colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain different pattern of colonial administration.
Content:- The institution through which British colonial territories were administered include:-
The secretary of state. The secretary for the colonias was the head of the colonial administration. He was a cabinet minister and was based in London Duties. He had the following duties, He appointed Governors to colonial territory. The colonial Governor was directly responsible to him for the good administration of the colonies.
He issue instructions and orders to the Governors in the colonies.
Evaluation:- Explains different pattern of colonial administration.
Assignment:- Give 5 reasons for the formation of federalism.
Sub-topic: Pattern of Colony
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) discuss various pattern of colonial administration.
Content:- The Governor was appointed by the secretary for the state colonies. He was therefore, responsible to him for the good governor of the territory under the control in accordance with the colonial policy of the British Government.
Evaluation:- Discuss various pattern of colonial administration.
Assignment:- What are the problem associated with federalism.
Topic: Achievement of Military Rule.
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Achievements of military rule
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; state and discuss the achievement of military rule.
Content:- Some of the achievements of Military regimes are;
i) Keeping the country together
ii) Maintenance of peace
iii) Creation of states.
iv) large scale rehabilitation
v) Re organization of the Army
vi) Introduction of New currency
vii) Dynamic foreign policy
Evaluation:- state the achievement of military rule.
Assignment:- What are the features of military rule.
Sub-topic:- how to prevent military rule
Objectives:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to;
State the ways to prevent military rule.
Content: military can be prevented in the following way;
- Elimination of corruption
- probity, honesty and transparency
- there should be free and fair election
- organization of peaceful mass disobedience
Evaluation:- How can military be prevented from politics
Assignment:- What are the weaknesses of military rule.
WEEK 3
Topic: Reason for Colonialism
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Reasons for colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to explain reasons for colonialism.
Content:- There are various reason for colonizing Nigeria. One of the various reasons is to introduce Christianity into the country. The missionary came with the hope of introducing Christ to the people.
Evaluation:- List and explain reasons for colonialism.
Assignment:- Give reasons for the success of indirect rule in the North.
Topic: Local Government Administration in Nigeria
Reference books:
i. Comprehensive Government by J.U. Anyaele
ii. Countdown government
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Structure and sources of Local Government revenue.
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; state the sources of local government revenue.
Content element:- The south part of the country had multiple nature of local government system. There were as many as five different kinds of local government who were not subordinate to each other. The north experimented a system of local government known as nature authority system.
The sources of local government revenue are;
i) Federal government grant
ii) state government grant
iii) market fees
iv) Loans
v) commercial enterprises
vi) royalties.
Evaluation:- What are the sources of local government revenue.
Assignment:- Discuss local government functions
Sub-topic:- 1976 local government return.
Objectives:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to;
Explain the reforms of 1976.
Content:- the 1976 local government reform are;
1) The introduction of uniform local government system.
2) The criteria for local government established
3) All local government were made single tier.
4) Chairman became rule employees
5) Establishment of local government board.
Evaluation:- What are the reform of 1976
Assignment:- explain local government problem
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Reasons for colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to explain reasons for colonialism.
Content:- There are various reason for colonizing Nigeria. One of the various reasons is to introduce Christianity into the country. The missionary came with the hope of introducing Christ to the people.
Evaluation:- List and explain reasons for colonialism.
Assignment:- Give reasons for the success of indirect rule in the North.
Topic: Local Government Administration in Nigeria
Reference books:
i. Comprehensive Government by J.U. Anyaele
ii. Countdown government
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Structure and sources of Local Government revenue.
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; state the sources of local government revenue.
Content element:- The south part of the country had multiple nature of local government system. There were as many as five different kinds of local government who were not subordinate to each other. The north experimented a system of local government known as nature authority system.
The sources of local government revenue are;
i) Federal government grant
ii) state government grant
iii) market fees
iv) Loans
v) commercial enterprises
vi) royalties.
Evaluation:- What are the sources of local government revenue.
Assignment:- Discuss local government functions
Sub-topic:- 1976 local government return.
Objectives:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to;
Explain the reforms of 1976.
Content:- the 1976 local government reform are;
1) The introduction of uniform local government system.
2) The criteria for local government established
3) All local government were made single tier.
4) Chairman became rule employees
5) Establishment of local government board.
Evaluation:- What are the reform of 1976
Assignment:- explain local government problem
WEEK 4
Topic: Reason for Colonialism
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Reasons for colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) list and explain reasons for colonialism.
Content:- There are several reason why the Europeans colonized. They include;
- Economic reasons. This is to get a place where they can get more raw materials and at the same time sell their finished product.
- For political reasons etc.
Evaluation:- List and explain reasons for colonialism.
Assignment:- Discuss purpose of an election in Nigeria.
Sub-topic: Reasons for colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) List and explain at list 5 reasons for colonialism.
Content:- Apart from religious, economic and political reasons for colonialism we likewise had civilization of Africans from their barbaric way of life as one of the reason.
Evaluation:- List and explain reasons for colonialism.
Assignment:- Explains democracy.
Topic: Nigerian and the world
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Reasons and advantages of interaction
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; give reasons why nations of the world. Interact and the essence of the interaction.
Content element:- Nigeria is a member of world communities. She became independent on October 1st 1960, after this she joined the common wealth of nations and the UNO.
The reasons for interaction are;
1) Economic reason
2) Political reason
3) Socio-cultural reasons.
The benefits of interaction are;
a) foster friendly relations
b) lead to world peace.
c) spread of technical knowledge
d) creation of job
e) cultural & changes
Evaluation:- What are the basic reasons for interaction.
Assignment:- What are the difference between central or state and local government.
Sub-topic:- Disadvantages of interactions.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the problems of interaction.
Content:- the problems or disadvantages of interaction are;
1) It leads to dependency.
2) It encourages New colonialism.
3) It creates social problems.
4) There is exploitation of poor nations
5) It discourages self reliance
Evaluation:- What are the problems of interaction.
Assignment:- explain the structure of the military.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Reasons for colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) list and explain reasons for colonialism.
Content:- There are several reason why the Europeans colonized. They include;
- Economic reasons. This is to get a place where they can get more raw materials and at the same time sell their finished product.
- For political reasons etc.
Evaluation:- List and explain reasons for colonialism.
Assignment:- Discuss purpose of an election in Nigeria.
Sub-topic: Reasons for colonialism
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) List and explain at list 5 reasons for colonialism.
Content:- Apart from religious, economic and political reasons for colonialism we likewise had civilization of Africans from their barbaric way of life as one of the reason.
Evaluation:- List and explain reasons for colonialism.
Assignment:- Explains democracy.
Topic: Nigerian and the world
Reference books:
i. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna.
ii. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
Sub-topic:- Reasons and advantages of interaction
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; give reasons why nations of the world. Interact and the essence of the interaction.
Content element:- Nigeria is a member of world communities. She became independent on October 1st 1960, after this she joined the common wealth of nations and the UNO.
The reasons for interaction are;
1) Economic reason
2) Political reason
3) Socio-cultural reasons.
The benefits of interaction are;
a) foster friendly relations
b) lead to world peace.
c) spread of technical knowledge
d) creation of job
e) cultural & changes
Evaluation:- What are the basic reasons for interaction.
Assignment:- What are the difference between central or state and local government.
Sub-topic:- Disadvantages of interactions.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the problems of interaction.
Content:- the problems or disadvantages of interaction are;
1) It leads to dependency.
2) It encourages New colonialism.
3) It creates social problems.
4) There is exploitation of poor nations
5) It discourages self reliance
Evaluation:- What are the problems of interaction.
Assignment:- explain the structure of the military.
WEEK 5
Topic: Chieftaincy during colonial regime.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Functions of traditional rulers in Nigeria during the pre-colonial period.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) mention the functions of traditional rulers in Nigeria during the pre-colonial period.
Content:-
(i) The chief executive:- Traditional chiefs were the overall heeds of their domains.
(ii) Law making:- They were the heeds the legislative body- they made laws together with the council of the chiefs.
(iii) spiritual functions:- Traditional rulers were the religious leader in their communities. They led their people in worship and meditated between them and their assessors.
Evaluation:- Mention the functions of traditional rulers in Nigeria during the pre-colonial period.
Assignment:- What are the importance of public opinion
Sub-topic: Chieftaincy during colonial period.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to discuss the role of the chiefs during the colonial period.
Content:- The traditional chiefs also performed the legislative, executive and the judicial functions during the colonial rule. They also performed the spiritual function. Their power was only limited and they needed approval form the colonial master before they can embark on some administrative duties. The colonial master only make laws indirectly using the traditional chiefs.
Evaluation:- Discuss the role of the chiefs during the colonial period.
Assignment:- Differentiate between political parties and pressure groups.
Topic: Nigerian and the world
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:- Nigeria foreign policy
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; state objective and principles of Nigeria as foreign policy.
Content element:- the principles of Nigeria foreign policy since independence are;
a) Non alignment with any power bloc.
b) friendship and cooperation with all nations.
c) Africa as the centre piece of Nigerians foreign policy.
d) Believe in sovereign equality of all states.
e) promotion of world peace and defence of justice.
Evaluation:- What are the principles of Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss the features of Nigeria foreign policy.
Sub-topic:- Factors affecting Nigerians foreign policy
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state and discuss the factors affecting Nigerians foreign policy.
Content:- The information and execution of Nigeria foreign policy are affected by the following factors;
1) Geographical factors
2) Demographic factor
3) Economic factor
4) Historical experience
5) the ideological orientation of the ruling class
6) Interest / pressure groups
Evaluation:- State the factors that affect Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss the functions of the ministry of external affairs.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Functions of traditional rulers in Nigeria during the pre-colonial period.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) mention the functions of traditional rulers in Nigeria during the pre-colonial period.
Content:-
(i) The chief executive:- Traditional chiefs were the overall heeds of their domains.
(ii) Law making:- They were the heeds the legislative body- they made laws together with the council of the chiefs.
(iii) spiritual functions:- Traditional rulers were the religious leader in their communities. They led their people in worship and meditated between them and their assessors.
Evaluation:- Mention the functions of traditional rulers in Nigeria during the pre-colonial period.
Assignment:- What are the importance of public opinion
Sub-topic: Chieftaincy during colonial period.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to discuss the role of the chiefs during the colonial period.
Content:- The traditional chiefs also performed the legislative, executive and the judicial functions during the colonial rule. They also performed the spiritual function. Their power was only limited and they needed approval form the colonial master before they can embark on some administrative duties. The colonial master only make laws indirectly using the traditional chiefs.
Evaluation:- Discuss the role of the chiefs during the colonial period.
Assignment:- Differentiate between political parties and pressure groups.
Topic: Nigerian and the world
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:- Nigeria foreign policy
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; state objective and principles of Nigeria as foreign policy.
Content element:- the principles of Nigeria foreign policy since independence are;
a) Non alignment with any power bloc.
b) friendship and cooperation with all nations.
c) Africa as the centre piece of Nigerians foreign policy.
d) Believe in sovereign equality of all states.
e) promotion of world peace and defence of justice.
Evaluation:- What are the principles of Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss the features of Nigeria foreign policy.
Sub-topic:- Factors affecting Nigerians foreign policy
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state and discuss the factors affecting Nigerians foreign policy.
Content:- The information and execution of Nigeria foreign policy are affected by the following factors;
1) Geographical factors
2) Demographic factor
3) Economic factor
4) Historical experience
5) the ideological orientation of the ruling class
6) Interest / pressure groups
Evaluation:- State the factors that affect Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss the functions of the ministry of external affairs.
WEEK 6
Topic: Chieftaincy during colonial.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Chieftaincy during colonial period.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to mention the role of the traditional rule during the colonial period.
Content:- Some of the roles of the traditional rulers during the colonial period include link between the people and other communities.
Symbols of the peoples culture. They symbolized the culture and traditions of the people which they were expected to protect.
Evaluation:- Discuss the role of the traditional ruler during the colonial period.
Assignment:- What are the problems of public corporation.
Topic: Africa as centre Piece of Nigeria Foreign Policy
Reference books:
i. Countdown
ii. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
Sub-topic:- Origin of the Policy - Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the origin of the policy.
Content element:- According to Sir Abubakar Balewa, we belong to Africa and Africa must claim first attention in our external relations. The above statement give rise to the concept.
A significant milestone was reached when in the conceptualization of the nations foreign policy. When Africa was properly and officially declared as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
The policy means that Nigeria should give first attention to Africa as its external relations.
Evaluation:- explains the concept Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss the implementation of the concept of Africa as the centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Sub-topic:- Reasons for the adoption of Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state the reasons behind Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Content:- The reasons behind the concept are;
a) to eradicate colonialism from Africa
b) To play leadership role in Africa
c) To bring other Africa states together to speak with one voice.
d) To reciprocate the support given by O.A.U. during civil war
e) To maintain peace and order in Africa.
Evaluation:- Advance reason for Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss various ways Nigeria gives support to liberation movement in Africa.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Chieftaincy during colonial period.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to mention the role of the traditional rule during the colonial period.
Content:- Some of the roles of the traditional rulers during the colonial period include link between the people and other communities.
Symbols of the peoples culture. They symbolized the culture and traditions of the people which they were expected to protect.
Evaluation:- Discuss the role of the traditional ruler during the colonial period.
Assignment:- What are the problems of public corporation.
Topic: Africa as centre Piece of Nigeria Foreign Policy
Reference books:
i. Countdown
ii. Government for senior secondary school book three by A.E. Ogunna et al book three.
iii. Essential government by C.C. Dibie.
iv. Comprehensive government by J.U. Anyaele
Sub-topic:- Origin of the Policy - Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy
Objective:- By the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the origin of the policy.
Content element:- According to Sir Abubakar Balewa, we belong to Africa and Africa must claim first attention in our external relations. The above statement give rise to the concept.
A significant milestone was reached when in the conceptualization of the nations foreign policy. When Africa was properly and officially declared as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
The policy means that Nigeria should give first attention to Africa as its external relations.
Evaluation:- explains the concept Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss the implementation of the concept of Africa as the centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Sub-topic:- Reasons for the adoption of Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; state the reasons behind Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Content:- The reasons behind the concept are;
a) to eradicate colonialism from Africa
b) To play leadership role in Africa
c) To bring other Africa states together to speak with one voice.
d) To reciprocate the support given by O.A.U. during civil war
e) To maintain peace and order in Africa.
Evaluation:- Advance reason for Africa as centre piece of Nigeria foreign policy.
Assignment:- Discuss various ways Nigeria gives support to liberation movement in Africa.
WEEK 7
Topic: British Colonial Rule
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Reason why British Government involve African Traditional Rulers in the colonial Administration West Africa.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) highlight the reasons why British Govt. involved Africa Traditional Rulers.
Content:- Few British personnel very few of them were ready to serve in the colonies, therefore shortage of personal made the colonialists rely on the chiefs during the period of occupation proved to them that the chiefs were powerful and were highly respected their people. It was very convenient for the British government to use the chiefs since they were being paid peanuts as salaries.
Evaluation:- highlight the reasons why British Govt. involved Africa traditional ruler?
Assignment:- Differentiate between cabernet system of govt. and presidential system.
Sub-topic: Reasons why British Government involved African. Traditional Rulers in the colonial Administration in West Africa.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) give 5 reasons why the British involved Africa traditional rules in the colonial administration.
Content:- Local chiefs has been successfully used in the colonial administration in other colonies, for example India. The traditional rulers were found useful in the collection of taxes and rates. The British felt that, the presence of the local chiefs in the administration would bring about political stability.
Evaluation:- Give 5 reasons why the British involved Africa traditional rulers in the colonial administration.
Assignment:- Explain 5 types of election
Topic: Meaning and Aims of non-Alignment
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:- Meaning and reasons for Non-alignment
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the objective of non-alignment.
Content element:- Non-alignment is the United action and efforts of a group of independence states aimed at avoiding great power contribution and promoting a dialogue for peace.
The reasons for non-alignment are;
1) Opposition to the division of the world into antagonistic power blocs.
2) To allow wogen pursue her economic and political policies without interference.
3) fostering world peace
4) To protect the sovereignty of Nigeria.
5) Eradication of racism and all forms of discrimination
Evaluation:- What are the reasons for non-alignment.
Assignment:- Discuss the impact of non-aligned movement in the world
Sub-topic:- Problem of non-aligned movement.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the problems facing in non-aligned movement.
Content:- The problem of non-aligned movement are;
i) Poverty
ii) No military set up
iii) Failure to remain neutral
iv) fear of domination
v) difference cultural background
vi) difference in ideology
Evaluation:- Outline the problems of non-alignment.
Assignment:- Discuss reasons to show that Nigeria is a non-aligned nation.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Reason why British Government involve African Traditional Rulers in the colonial Administration West Africa.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) highlight the reasons why British Govt. involved Africa Traditional Rulers.
Content:- Few British personnel very few of them were ready to serve in the colonies, therefore shortage of personal made the colonialists rely on the chiefs during the period of occupation proved to them that the chiefs were powerful and were highly respected their people. It was very convenient for the British government to use the chiefs since they were being paid peanuts as salaries.
Evaluation:- highlight the reasons why British Govt. involved Africa traditional ruler?
Assignment:- Differentiate between cabernet system of govt. and presidential system.
Sub-topic: Reasons why British Government involved African. Traditional Rulers in the colonial Administration in West Africa.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) give 5 reasons why the British involved Africa traditional rules in the colonial administration.
Content:- Local chiefs has been successfully used in the colonial administration in other colonies, for example India. The traditional rulers were found useful in the collection of taxes and rates. The British felt that, the presence of the local chiefs in the administration would bring about political stability.
Evaluation:- Give 5 reasons why the British involved Africa traditional rulers in the colonial administration.
Assignment:- Explain 5 types of election
Topic: Meaning and Aims of non-Alignment
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:- Meaning and reasons for Non-alignment
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the objective of non-alignment.
Content element:- Non-alignment is the United action and efforts of a group of independence states aimed at avoiding great power contribution and promoting a dialogue for peace.
The reasons for non-alignment are;
1) Opposition to the division of the world into antagonistic power blocs.
2) To allow wogen pursue her economic and political policies without interference.
3) fostering world peace
4) To protect the sovereignty of Nigeria.
5) Eradication of racism and all forms of discrimination
Evaluation:- What are the reasons for non-alignment.
Assignment:- Discuss the impact of non-aligned movement in the world
Sub-topic:- Problem of non-aligned movement.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; discuss the problems facing in non-aligned movement.
Content:- The problem of non-aligned movement are;
i) Poverty
ii) No military set up
iii) Failure to remain neutral
iv) fear of domination
v) difference cultural background
vi) difference in ideology
Evaluation:- Outline the problems of non-alignment.
Assignment:- Discuss reasons to show that Nigeria is a non-aligned nation.
WEEK 8
Topic: Crown Colony.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Crown colony.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain crown colony (ii) give at least 4 attributes of the system.
Content:- A crown colony was a settlement or small area along the coast that was owned by the British crown or regarded as British property. It had the following attributes;
(i) It was established by conquest
(ii) it was directly administered from Britain.
(iii) British laws were enforced in the colony.
Evaluation:- (i) explain the term crown colony (ii) give at least 4 attributes of the system.
Assignment:- Why was nationalism late in French west African states.
Sub-topic: crown colony
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain the attributes of crown colony.
Content:- some of the attributes includes the following; people in the colony were regarded British citizens. The British crown owned laws and minerals in the colony.
Evaluation:- explain the attributes of the crown colony.
Assignment:- Explain 5 types of election
Topic: factors of non-alignment
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:- factors that stimulated the formulation of Non-aligned movement.
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the factors that stimulated the formation of non-alignment.
Content element:- The factors that stimulated non-alignment are;
1) International groupings
2) Arms race
3) Bi-polarization of the world.
4) the aspiration and desire of independent states.
5) Globalization
6) Cooperation with the UNO
7) Consolidation of sovereignty.
8) The independence of India in 1947
Evaluation:- What factors prompted the formation of Non-alignment.
Assignment:- Discuss the achievement of non-aligned movement.
Sub-topic:- Nigeria and Non-aligned movement.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; give reasons why Nigeria adopted Non-aligned movement.
Content:- Nigeria joined the non-aligned movement for the following reasons;
i) To interact and cooperate freely
ii) to pursue its economic and political policies without interference.
iii) The mouth piece of Africa
iv) sovereignty
v) To give leaders a free hand.
vi) difference in ideology
Evaluation:- Give reasons for Nigeria joining the non-aligned movement.
Assignment:- Discuss ways in which Nigeria maintain relations with other states.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Crown colony.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain crown colony (ii) give at least 4 attributes of the system.
Content:- A crown colony was a settlement or small area along the coast that was owned by the British crown or regarded as British property. It had the following attributes;
(i) It was established by conquest
(ii) it was directly administered from Britain.
(iii) British laws were enforced in the colony.
Evaluation:- (i) explain the term crown colony (ii) give at least 4 attributes of the system.
Assignment:- Why was nationalism late in French west African states.
Sub-topic: crown colony
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain the attributes of crown colony.
Content:- some of the attributes includes the following; people in the colony were regarded British citizens. The British crown owned laws and minerals in the colony.
Evaluation:- explain the attributes of the crown colony.
Assignment:- Explain 5 types of election
Topic: factors of non-alignment
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:- factors that stimulated the formulation of Non-aligned movement.
Objective:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; explain the factors that stimulated the formation of non-alignment.
Content element:- The factors that stimulated non-alignment are;
1) International groupings
2) Arms race
3) Bi-polarization of the world.
4) the aspiration and desire of independent states.
5) Globalization
6) Cooperation with the UNO
7) Consolidation of sovereignty.
8) The independence of India in 1947
Evaluation:- What factors prompted the formation of Non-alignment.
Assignment:- Discuss the achievement of non-aligned movement.
Sub-topic:- Nigeria and Non-aligned movement.
Objectives:- At the end of the lesson students should be able to; give reasons why Nigeria adopted Non-aligned movement.
Content:- Nigeria joined the non-aligned movement for the following reasons;
i) To interact and cooperate freely
ii) to pursue its economic and political policies without interference.
iii) The mouth piece of Africa
iv) sovereignty
v) To give leaders a free hand.
vi) difference in ideology
Evaluation:- Give reasons for Nigeria joining the non-aligned movement.
Assignment:- Discuss ways in which Nigeria maintain relations with other states.
WEEK 9
Topic: Crown Colony.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Crown colony.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain the crown colony
Content:- some of the attributes includes the following; people in the colony were regarded British citizens. The British crown owned laws and minerals in the colony.
Evaluation:- explain crown colony.
Assignment:- Explain crown colony.
Sub-topic: Revision of SSS work
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) define Government (ii) explain Democracy and Socialism (iii) explain Nationalism and Factors that led to the growth in West Africa.
Content:- (i) What is Government (i) Explain Democracy and Socialism (iii) Explain Nationalism and Factors that led to the growth of Nationalism
Evaluation:-
(i) What is Government?
(ii) Explain Democracy and Socialism
(iii) Explain Nationalism and Factors that led to the growth in West Africa.
References books:- (i) Essential government for senior secondary schools by CC. Dibie
Sub-topic: Crown colony.
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) explain the crown colony
Content:- some of the attributes includes the following; people in the colony were regarded British citizens. The British crown owned laws and minerals in the colony.
Evaluation:- explain crown colony.
Assignment:- Explain crown colony.
Sub-topic: Revision of SSS work
Behavioral Objective:- At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to (i) define Government (ii) explain Democracy and Socialism (iii) explain Nationalism and Factors that led to the growth in West Africa.
Content:- (i) What is Government (i) Explain Democracy and Socialism (iii) Explain Nationalism and Factors that led to the growth of Nationalism
Evaluation:-
(i) What is Government?
(ii) Explain Democracy and Socialism
(iii) Explain Nationalism and Factors that led to the growth in West Africa.