Primary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "3.5 Village or Settlement Elders"

Subject: Primary Social Studies Year: 3
Strand 3: Governance and Leadership

Substrand: "3.5 Village or Settlement Elders" (20 periods)

There are different kinds of leaders. The ways by which they become leaders vary; some are elected and others are appointed. They show what kind of leaders they are through their leadership towards the people they serve.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

3.5.1 know the different kinds of leaders in the village or settlement (k)

3.5.1.1 identify leaders in their communities (e.g. chief, elders, provincial members, church leaders etc)

3.5.2 understand how people become leaders in the community (u)

3.5.2.1 explain two ways in which a group chooses its leader

3.5.3 appreciate the importance of having leaders in the Village or settlement (a/v)

3.5.3.1 identify the qualities of a good leader
3.5.3.2 give three examples of the roles and responsibilities of a leader

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