National values 3

Civic education JSS1 First Term

Week 5

National values 3

Performance objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Distinguish between value and lack of value.
2. List and explain three types of value.

Content

Differences between Values and Lack of values

Values are moral principles that help you decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations.

Lack of values is simply lack of respect and kindness for others and for oneself, in any kind of situation. This may lead to moral lapse such as deceit, arrogance, lying, bitterness, hatred and anger etc.

Types of Lack of values

1. Political and religious riot.

2. High level of insecurity.

3. Lack of respect from foreigners.