The Pre-vocational studies Scheme of Work for primary 4 first term, second term and third term is out. The pre vocational studies also known as PVS is defined at the integration of three (3) subjects (Agricultural science, Home-economics and Physical and Health Education) offered in primary schools in Nigeria. It is a new scheme of work introduced by the ministry of education.
The Pre-vocational studies Scheme of Work for primary 4 provided in this post is for all private and public primary schools in Nigeria. Nursery and primary schools operating in Nigeria are mandated to operate with the government approved scheme of work for primary schools according to the federal ministry of education since it brings simultaneous performance in the educational sector. However, some private schools can introduce some special forms of passing knowledge to their pupils through a special teaching method known as the Montessori style. This method of teaching is fast becoming widely embraced in Nigeria by elementary schools as the best learning model for pupils at their elementary stages because this gives them a better foundation which is very appropriate at their primary school stage.
The continuous rise in the search for Pre-vocational studies scheme of work for Primary 4 first term, second term and third term has been brought to our notice and we deemed it necessary to come up with a comprehensive document that can be downloaded for free for your personal use and kept for future references. This scheme of work is ideal for teachers and assistant teachers in private and public primary schools in Nigeria.
This post will educate all persons who are in the teaching field about the current government approved scheme of work for Pre-vocational studies for students in Primary 4 which covers all the topics meant for first term, second term and third term. It provides in very clear terms in bullet points, what is expected by the National Common Entrance Examination Council as a body in preparing these students for the next level (national common entrance) which would eventually lead them to secondary school level.
Ideally, the Pre-vocational studies scheme of work for primary 4 first term, is a continuation from the primary 3 scheme of work for Pre-vocational studies, this scheme of work otherwise known as curriculum has been systematically arranged for ease of progression and proper understanding as they get prepared for Junior secondary school.
To further emphasize the importance of the subject matter, schemes of work are used as a checklist to ensure that all topics are properly treated within the approved time frame (10 to 12 weeks) until the revision week and examination day. It covers the topics and period given for each topic and sub topic. It also ensures that the learning process, aims and objectives of the subject meant for that class are successfully accomplished.
Kindly note that the scheme of work for Pre-vocational studies for primary four class is the same for both private and public primary schools in Nigeria, that is, the scheme of work for a private primary school is the same with that of public or government owned primary school. It is the responsibility of head teachers in primary schools to ensure this scheme of work is actively made use of as mandated by the ministry of education. Any school found doing otherwise would face the penalty for going against this directive.
Pre-vocational studies is a subject that is not just offered in Primary 4 but at all level under primary school as well as junior secondary school level.
Provided in this post is the complete primary four (6) scheme of work for Pre-vocational studies. This scheme of work would go a long way in assisting educationists in primary school level that teaches this subject.
The scheme of work contains the list of expected topics to be covered for the entire session which includes first term, second term and third term.
Each term covers topics on the 3 major subjects as listed in the first paragraph of this post. Below is just a summary of PVS scheme of work for first term, second term and third term after which you can go through the full curriculum highlighted in bullet points towards the end of this post.
PVS scheme of work for first term covers meaning of Agriculture. Importance of agriculture in Nigeria, meaning of Home Economics, Enumerate the different areas in Home Economics, Enumerate different activities people engaged in agriculture. e.g. growing or crops like, Rice, Corn, ground nut, guinea corn, cassava, Yam. Rearing of animals like chicken, pigs, goat, cattle’s etc. Processing and selling of agricultural products.
Second term talks about meaning and types of stitches and their uses, give detail explanation on temporary, permanent and decorative stitches, Definition of market and marketing, Guideline for making different types of stitches. Production of articles with different types of decorative stitches and Types of markets for agricultural produce. You can view the full primary 4 scheme of work pre-vocational studies for first term, second term and third term.
Then third term cover topics on Meaning and types of stitches and their uses, give detail explanation on temporary, permanent and decorative stitches. Definition of market and marketing, guideline for making different types of stitches, production of articles with different types of decorative stitches, types of markets for agricultural produce. The full scheme of work can be seen below.
Please note that the Pre-vocational studies scheme of work for Primary 4 first term to third term provided here are the current government approved scheme of work applicable to all public and private and public primary schools operating in Nigeria so you can trust the source of the information.
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- The complete scheme of work for primary schools in Nigeria
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- The government approved scheme of work for Primary 4 pre-vocational studies third term
Pre-vocational Studies Scheme of Work for Primary 4 (First term, Second term and Third term)
PRE-VOCATIONAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY 4 FIRST TERM
Week 1: Revision of last term work
Week 2: Meaning of Agriculture. Importance of agriculture in Nigeria
Week 3: Meaning of Home Economics, Enumerate the different areas in Home Economics
Week 4: Enumerate different activities people engaged in agriculture. e.g. growing or crops like, Rice, Corn, ground nut, guinea corn, cassava, Yam. Rearing of animals like chicken, pigs, goat, cattle’s etc. Processing and selling of agricultural products.
Week 5: Identity various careers in Home Economics. Outline the Importance of Home economics to the society.
Week 6: Identity people involved in agricultural activities e.g. animal farmer, crop farmer, Fisher-men, market, people, agriculture teacher etc.
Week 7: Personal grooming: identity different parts of the human body state the functions of each parts.
Week 8: Soil: meaning of soil, types of soil, classification of soil.
Week 9: Enumerate the traditional and modern materials used tor taking care of the body; Demonstrate how to take care of the body, state the uses of those materials.
Week 10: Soil fertility: meaning of soil fertility, how to enrich the soil, causes of loss of soil fertility.
Week 12: Entrepreneurship: Making of Chin-Chin
Week 13: Revision and Examination.
Week 14: Recording and closing
PRE-VOCATIONAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM
Week 1: Revision of last term work.
Week 2: Agricultural farm tools and equipment and their uses.
Week 3: Reason for daily care of the body.
Week 4: Animals farm tools.
Week 5: Correct use of cosmetics, adverse effect of some chemical used in cosmetics
Week 6: Maintenance and care of the tools.
Week 7: Entrepreneurship-Making of liquid soap and bleach.
Week 8: Pre-planting and post planting activities.
Week 9: Post-harvest activities.
Week 10: Definition of clothing, types of personal clothing
Week 11: Reason for wearing Clothes, clothes for different occasion.
Week 11: Revision and Examination.
Week 12: Recording and losing.
PRE-VOCATIONAL STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY 4 THIRD TERM
Week 1: Revision of last term work.
Week 2: Meaning of food and reasoning tor eating food.
Week 3: Meaning of farm produce processing, reason for processing farm produce
Week 4: Classification of food and their sources.
Week 5: Farm produces preservation, reasons for preservation
Week 6: Classes of food nutrient and their functions
Week 7: Different methods of farm produce preservation.
Week 8: Deficiency disease of each nutrient
Week 9: Meaning of an adequate diet
Week 10: Entrepreneurship: Making of fruit salad
Week 11: Revision
Week 11: Examination and Marking
Week 12: Recording and closing
In summary, the primary six scheme of work for Pre-Vocational studies as seen above is government approved scheme of work for private and public primary schools in Nigeria irrespective of the state the school is located. For those interested in teaching or setting up a school, this free document will go a long way in making your teaching adventure more interesting.
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