TOPIC: REWARDS AND PUNISHMENTS IN SCHOOL
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Star stickers.
- Picture cards showing good and bad behaviour.
- Reward chart.
- Story chart.
- Pupils’ writing books and pencils.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Civic Education textbook for Primary 1.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt common school rules and why they should obey them.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain reward in simple words.
- Explain punishment in simple words.
- Mention examples of rewards in school.
- State why pupils may be corrected or punished.
- Explain why children should learn from mistakes.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Reward
A reward is something given to a person for good behaviour or good work. Examples include: ⭐ Praise. 🏅 A badge or star. 👏 Clapping. 🎁 A small gift.
Meaning of Punishment
A punishment is a correction given when someone breaks a rule. Punishment should help a child learn not to repeat wrong behaviour.
Reasons Pupils Are Rewarded
Pupils may be rewarded for:
- Obeying rules.
- Doing good work.
- Helping others.
- Keeping the classroom clean.
- Being honest.
Reasons Pupils May Be Corrected
A pupil may be corrected for:
- Fighting.
- Disobedience.
- Destroying property.
- Bullying others.
Learning from Mistakes
When we make mistakes, we should:
- Accept correction.
- Say sorry.
- Change our behaviour.
- Try to do better.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Explains the meaning of reward.
- Gives examples of rewards.
- Explains punishment as correction.
- Discusses reasons for rewards and corrections.
- Tells a short story about learning from a mistake.
- Encourages pupils to choose good behaviour.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Repeat the meaning of reward.
- Mention examples of rewards.
- Explain why pupils may be corrected.
- Identify good and bad behaviour.
- State what to do after making a mistake.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises rewards and punishments and encourages pupils to behave well, accept correction and learn from their mistakes.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is a reward?
- Mention two examples of rewards.
- What is punishment?
- Mention one reason a pupil may be corrected.
- What should you do after making a mistake?
- Can an obedient pupil be praised?
- Should children learn from correction?