New Generation, New Society, New

Nigeria

A Free Scheme of Work for Primary

and Secondary Schools

By

Muhammad Jameel Yushau

Email: mjyushau@yahoo.com

Blog: http://jameelyushau.blogspot.co.uk/

Twitter: @jameelyushau

Facebook: Muhammad Jameel Yushau

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 Preface

On July 10, 2012 I wrote an article with the title of this scheme of work. I was
really humbled by the responses I received from different individuals. The
responses came from different segments of the society. From Muslims to
Christians, students, friends, policy makers etc. This strengthened my believe
that people generally want something good for Nigeria.

But I also believe that the responsibility of making Nigeria a better place is not
the responsibility of government alone. It is an obligation on each and every one
of us. The article in question actually started as an informal discussion on
Sunday 8th July, 2012 at Mera Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne. We were attending
an African Food Fun Fair in support of orphans in Nigeria organised by the wives
of the members of Nigeria Muslim Forum, UK, Newcastle branch. We were
having a discussion with Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, chairman of the Kano State
Council of Ulama, and members of the NMF (UK) Newcastle chapter, when I
informally suggested that for Nigeria to be good, we must have a long term
approach by inculcating the values we need to see leading our lives in the
younger generation. This is something that has to start in our schools, otherwise
we will just be making noise.

In the evening after the event, Shekh Ibrahim Khalil suggested if I can write
something about this idea, so that it can be used in our schools, and I told him
insha Allah the weekly column which I write for Premium Times, and Blueprint
Newspapers will be on that topic. After writing the article I continued to
receive suggestions and words of encouragement. This is what informed the
decision to convert that newspaper article into a teaching scheme of work so
that teachers can break it down into their syllabus and use it for teaching
purposes. I intend to distribute it free to our primary and secondary schools.
The management of the schools can decide under which subject to teach it.
They can also modify it to suit their needs. This is just a general guide. I pray
to Almighty Allah to accept this work, and include it in the scale of our good
deeds. If you happen to come across this scheme of work, kindly contribute also
by giving it to the school in your neighbourhood. If you can afford, please print
copies and distribute in schools.

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If you are already a teacher, please think of the way you can use your skills to
imbibe these qualities in your students. The journey of a thousand miles, start
with a step, do what you can at your own level.

Thank you

Muhammad Jameel Yushau

Newcastle upon Tyne 22nd Shaaban 1433=12th July 2012

Aims and objectives

1. To prepare Nigerian youths on how to become responsible citizens in the

future

2. To teach the younger generation basic etiquettes needed for the

emergence of a responsible society

3. To practically demonstrate to the students the effect of bad behaviour

and how that reflects on the larger society

4. To prepare the youth into responsible adulthood so that they can become
exemplary members of society

5. To inculcate those values like obeying traffic rules, selflessness, and

respect for rules and procedure so that they grow with them

6. To make the youth understand that the quality of the younger generation
will determine the success of that society

7. To make the youth understand that addressing the needs of fellow human
beings is a way of securing the pleasure of God.

Learning outcome

1. Practically learn the basics of hygiene such as washing hands after toilet,
speaking with respect and selflessness

2. Learn those attributes like self esteem, respecting elders, sympathy and
the importance of charitable work

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3. Become disciplined in whatever they do and recognise merit over
favouritism

4. Understand the value of knowledge and how it can guide the individual
into a purposeful life

5. Demonstrate leadership qualities and love for justice , community

cohesion and voluntary service

6. Learn the effect of breaking the law and assisting others to be

responsible citizens

7. Understand the value of human life and that saving it from harm is like
saving the entire humanity

Teaching strategy

1. Dedicating at least two hours per week depending on the level (s) to teach
this course

2. Invite healthcare officials to schools to teach the pupils/students the

importance of hygiene and its effect

3. Use videos, games, competitions to demonstrate the values enumerated

4. Organise special sessions in schools by inviting Road Safety Officials, the

Police and other law enforcement agents to demonstrate to students the
imperative of respecting the law and the consequence of breaking it

5. Introduce prizes at each level for the best student in the course

6. Organising trips to hospitals, orphanages, villages and other places where

pupils/students can appreciate how lucky they are in life

7. Asking students to write essays, poems, short stories on how they can
make the society a better place for everyone

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 Primary school

Primary 1-3

1. Basics of hygiene

2. Speech etiquette

3. Self confidence

4. Queuing culture

5. Traffic rules

Primary 4-6

1. Respecting parents

2. Valuing neighbours

3. Community engagement

4. Charitable work

5. Voluntary service

Secondary School

JSS 1-3

1. Dignity of labour/entrepreneurship

2. Self reliance

3. Recognition of merit

4. The essence of knowledge

5. Assisting the underprivileged

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 SS 1-3

1. Valuing human life

2. Honesty and transparency

3. Social justice

4. Abhorrence for corruption

5. The family as the most important unit of society.

Assessment/review

1. For primary 1-3: the teacher should have a log book indicating how the
pupil (s) respond to the subject using a grading system to be decided by
the school

2. Primary 4-6: Write short stories, essays, drama and poetry

3. Junior Secondary School: Giving presentation in class on how to help the

community. The presentation should outline what he intends to achieve

4. Senior Secondary school: community projects: there should be a week

dedicated to the course. Each student should select a community project
like teaching in schools, raising funds to support the underprivileged,
organising the youth in the community to clear waste, voluntary lessons in
his neighbourhood etc and submit a short report on what he has learnt
from the project.