Orderniless – SS1 Civic Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Orderliness is doing things in the right and acceptable way, in line with the rules and regulations of society.

Behavioural objectives

1. Define orderliness.
2. State what orderliness involves.
3. Give examples of orderliness in everyday life.
4. State the merits of orderliness.
5. Describe the effects of disorderliness on society.

What is orderliness?

Orderliness is the habit of acting in a neat, lawful and systematic way.

• Doing things the right way: acting in an acceptable manner that agrees with the rules and regulations of society.
• Peaceful conduct: handling life and dealings with others in a peaceful, orderly manner.
• Proper arrangement: placing things in a neat and systematic way.
• Obedience to law: laws and orders are obeyed and authorities are respected.
• Everyday practice: everyone in society should practise it daily. Without it, life can become chaotic.

What does orderliness involve?

Orderliness involves awareness, good use of time, a sense of place and working well with others.

• Awareness: taking time to notice what is going on in our environment and our lives, then handling it in an orderly way.
• Related qualities: orderliness goes with cleanliness and diligence. The desire for order is a good quality.
• Good time use: waking up in the morning, arriving at school early and doing what is necessary at the right time.
• A sense of place: knowing where things belong and how they relate to each other, then keeping them organised.
• A place for everything: when everything is in its place, we think and work more effectively.
• Teamwork: we work together more easily, for example by sharing tools and workspace with others.

What are examples of orderliness?

There are five examples of orderliness in this lesson: decorum, obeying traffic rules, queuing, listening skills and driving skills.

1. Decorum

• Meaning: the correct behaviour required in polite society.
• Idea: the right behaviour expected in a particular situation.
• Example: perfect silence by students when the principal is speaking.

2. Obeying traffic rules and regulations

• Road users: every road user obeys traffic rules and regulations.
• Understanding: road users need a proper understanding of the rules.

3. Queuing culture

• Meaning: lining up in turn where many people want the same service.
• Purpose: it helps things go well in an orderly manner.
• Places: petrol stations, ATM points, banking halls and BRT stands.

4. Listening skills

• Benefit: good listening helps us avoid misunderstanding, embarrassment and mistakes.
• Attention: we should be attentive to all information.
• Link to orderliness: paying attention while others speak is orderly behaviour.

5. Driving skills

• Training first: go through the normal driving school process set by the authorities before trying to drive.
• On the road: observe the traffic light and traffic regulations.

Where is orderliness shown?

Orderliness is shown at home, in school, on the road and in public places.

What are the merits of orderliness?

The merits of orderliness are the benefits it brings to individuals, society and the nation.

1. Friendliness: it promotes friendliness among people and societies.
2. Clear thinking: it makes thinking and other things easy and possible.
3. Peace in the environment: it helps to bring about peace around us.
4. Fulfilment: it brings a sense of fulfilment.
5. Peace in society: it promotes peace in the society.
6. National growth: it brings about growth in the nation.
7. National image: it promotes the image of the nation.
8. Saves time: things are done in turn and without delay.
9. Less frustration: it helps to reduce frustration.

What is disorderliness?

Disorderliness is behaviour that ignores rules, proper arrangement and taking turns.

• Example in school: making noise while a teacher or the principal is speaking.
• Example on the road: ignoring traffic lights or driving without proper training.
• Example in public: pushing ahead of others instead of joining the queue.

What are the causes of disorderliness?

Disorderliness comes mainly from poor habits, ignorance of rules and weak discipline.

• Lack of discipline: some people do not train themselves to follow rules.
• Ignorance of rules: some people do not know or understand the rules.
• Impatience: some people do not want to wait for their turn.
• Weak enforcement: rules are not applied to those who break them.
• Bad examples: people copy the wrong behaviour of others around them.

What are the effects of disorderliness?

Disorderliness makes life chaotic and slows down the progress of society.

How can orderliness be promoted?

Orderliness is promoted by teaching it, practising it and applying the rules fairly.

• Home training: parents teach children to keep things tidy and wake up on time.
• School rules: teachers and prefects insist on punctuality, silence and neatness.
• Good example: leaders and elders obey the rules themselves.
• Law enforcement: the authorities apply traffic and public rules fairly.
• Public education: people are taught the rules and the reasons for them.

Evaluation

1. Define orderliness.
2. List the five examples of orderliness discussed in this lesson.
3. Name four places where queuing may be needed.
4. State five merits of orderliness.
5. Give two effects of disorderliness in society.

Assignment

Explain any three examples of orderliness and state two merits of orderliness.