Third Term Lesson Note for Week Two
Class : JSS 1
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Negotiation (Meaning and importance)
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
Social Studies for Junior Secondary School, JSS 1.
Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Junior Secondary schools, JSS 1 – 3
Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the meaning of negotiation.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Explain the term “Negotiation”
ii. Identify situations that may need negotiation.
iii. Mention steps towards successful negotiation.
Content :
NEGOTIATION 1
Negotiation can be defined as a process where two or more people reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
SITUATION THAT MAY NEED NEGOTIATION
i. LACK: Lack of funds to finance the family can lead the head of the family to borrow money either in cooperative or from friends; this will lead to negotiation on how to repay the money
ii. SICKNESS: Chronic disease can lead someone to negotiate.
iii. Need to deal with peer pressure
iv. Need to attend spiritual programs in church
v. Need to pass an examination
vi. Need to participate in team game
STEPS IN SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION
- State your position : Analyze what you want or need
- Have a listening hear: Always listen to other people’s view or position
- Investigate other people’s need or want
- Re-state other people’s need or want to be sure you understood
- Brainstorm a win-win solution that will work for both of you
- Agree on a situation
- Get an intermediary who is an adult to intervene when physical force is involved
Presentation Steps :
Step 1 : The teacher revises the previous topic abstinence with the learners
Step 2 : He/ she introduces the new topic by asking the learners, ” what is negotiation?”
Step 3 : Calls the learners to identify and mention the needs for negotiation.
Step 4 : State the steps in successful negotiation.
EVALUATION :
1. Define Negotiation
2. What are the situation that may needs Negotiation?
3. Highlight the steps in successful negotiation
CONCLUSION : The teacher summarizes the for a better understanding
ASSIGNMENT:
Explain with examples 5 situations that may needs negotiation in our Contemporary world (Nigeria)