Humility – Basic 2 Civic Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Describe the word Humility
• Identify reasons why people should be humble
• Highlight the advantages of humility

Lesson Content:

What is Humility? Humility means being modest and not thinking you are better than other people. It is when you do not boast or show off about what you have or what you can do.

Reasons Why People Should Be Humble:

1. To be exalted and recommended by others
2. To make friends easily
3. To learn from others
4. To show respect to God and people
5. To avoid pride and arrogance

Advantages of Humility:

1. People will like you more
2. You will learn new things easily
3. Others will help you when you need it
4. You will have many friends
5. God will bless you
6. You will be peaceful and happy

Multiple Choice Exercise – Week 8

Choose the correct answer:

1. Humility means: a) Being proud of yourself b) Being modest and not boasting c) Showing off to others d) Being rude to people
2. One reason why people should be humble is: a) To make enemies b) To be exalted and recommended c) To fight with others d) To be selfish
3. Which of these is an advantage of humility? a) People will dislike you b) You will have no friends c) People will like you more d) You will be lonely
4. A humble person will: a) Boast about their achievements b) Show respect to others c) Think they are better than others d) Be rude to everyone
5. Humility helps us to: a) Learn from others b) Be proud and arrogant c) Show off our abilities d) Look down on people

Answers: 1(b), 2(b), 3(c), 4(b), 5(a)