Scheme of work forms the basis or guidelines for teaching and learning process in any given academic institution.
Without scheme of work, there will be no clear direction for both teachers and students in tackling a wide range of subject like the subject, Government.
In this article, we shall bring you the Government Scheme of work for Senior Secondary School, comprising first term, second term and third term respectively.
Term: First Term
Week 1: Topic: Introduction to Government Content:
- Definition of Government
- Forms of Government
- Functions of Government
- Importance of Government
- Distinction between Government and Governance
Week 2: Topic: Pre-colonial Administration in Nigeria Content:
- Traditional African political systems
- Characteristics of pre-colonial Nigerian societies
- Types of pre-colonial Nigerian government
- Advantages and disadvantages of pre-colonial Nigerian government
Week 3: Topic: Colonial Administration in Nigeria Content:
- The scramble for Africa
- British colonial policy in Nigeria
- Features of colonial administration in Nigeria
- Impacts of colonialism on Nigeria
Week 4: Topic: Nigerian Constitution Content:
- Definition of Constitution
- Types of Constitution
- Sources of Nigerian Constitution
- Features of Nigerian Constitution
Week 5: Topic: Fundamental Human Rights Content:
- Definition of Fundamental Human Rights
- Types of Fundamental Human Rights
- Importance of Fundamental Human Rights
- Limitations to Fundamental Human Rights
Week 6: Topic: Federalism Content:
- Definition of Federalism
- Features of Federalism
- Advantages and disadvantages of Federalism
- Forms of Federalism
Week 7: Topic: Political Parties Content:
- Definition of Political Parties
- Functions of Political Parties
- Types of Political Parties
- Advantages and disadvantages of Political Parties
Week 8: Topic: Elections Content:
- Definition of Elections
- Types of Elections
- Importance of Elections
- Electoral Malpractices
Week 9: Topic: Pressure Groups Content:
Week 9: Pressure groups and their role in the political process
- Definition of pressure groups and their characteristics
- Types of pressure groups in Nigeria
- The role of pressure groups in the political process
- Examples of pressure groups in Nigeria and their activities
For the rest of the term, the following topics may be covered:
Week 10: Public Opinion and Political Socialization
- Definition of public opinion and its importance in the political process
- Factors that shape public opinion in Nigeria
- Political socialization and its role in shaping political attitudes and behavior
- Methods of measuring public opinion in Nigeria
Week 11: Constitutional Development in Nigeria
- Historical overview of constitutional development in Nigeria
- The 1960 and 1963 Constitutions
- The 1979 and 1999 Constitutions
- The process of constitutional amendment in Nigeria
Week 12: Electoral Process in Nigeria
- The meaning and importance of elections in a democratic system
- Electoral systems in Nigeria
- Electoral laws and regulations
- Challenges facing the electoral process in Nigeria
Week 13: Local Government Administration in Nigeria
- The meaning and importance of local government
- The structure of local government in Nigeria
- Functions and sources of revenue of local government
- Challenges facing local government administration in Nigeria
Week 14: The Executive Arm of Government
- The meaning and functions of the executive arm of government
- The structure of the executive arm of government in Nigeria
- Powers and limitations of the executive arm of government
- The relationship between the executive and other arms of government
In summary, scheme of work is indeed very important for learning. Teachers who want to prepare their lesson notes and students who on their own, prefer to read ahead of this subject should see the information provided here very useful and educative.
Please note also that this is a general overview and the actual scheme of work for any school may differ from this. It is best to consult the relevant educational authority or institution for specific information on the scheme of work for Government in Senior Secondary School in Nigeria.