Studying Igbo is very important. It helps students connect with Igbo traditions, values, and ways of life, which is vital for keeping Nigerian culture alive. When students read Igbo stories, proverbs, and oral traditions, they learn about the history and social customs of the Igbo people. This understanding helps Igbo-speaking students feel proud of their heritage and also encourages respect among students from different backgrounds.
From an academic perspective, knowing Igbo well can improve students’ performance in the WASSCE. The exam includes a specific Igbo language paper that tests their reading, writing, understanding, and speaking skills. Additionally, studying a language like Igbo can improve memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which are useful for all subjects.
Being fluent in Igbo can lead to various job opportunities in areas like teaching, media, translation, and preserving culture. As Nigeria values its local languages more and more, there is a growing need for people who are good at Igbo. Therefore, learning Igbo in SSS3 using the Lagos state unified scheme of work not only helps students do well in their WASSCE exams but also prepares them for future careers.
Assessment methods for Igbo in SSS3 include continuous assessment through class tests, quizzes, assignments, oral presentations, group projects, and participation. End-of-term and mock exams assess written and oral skills. Practical assessments involve listening comprehension and cultural activities. The WASSCE includes a written paper for essays and comprehension, and an oral paper for spoken Igbo proficiency, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of students’ language skills.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Igbo Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 3(SSS3) | ||
| Class | S.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Igbo | |
| Term | Taam Nke Mbu | |
| Izu Uka | Isi Okwu | Ndinisiokwu |
1 | Ule Mmalite | 1. Ide ule mmalite 2. Iza ajuru a juru |
| Udaasusu: Nkejiokwu | 1. Ikowa ihe bu Nkejiokwu 2. Ikwuputa ihe ana agbado ukwu eme nkejiokwu 3. Ikewasi mkpurokwu di iche iche iji gosiputa nkejiokwu ole nke obula nwere | |
| 2 | Out Ogbo/Uke/Ebiri | 1. Inye ikowa ihe bu out ogbo 2. Ikwuputa oru out ogbo 3. Ikwuputa uru na ogbom di n’out ogbo 4. Ikpoputagasi udi otum ogbo e nwere n’ala igbo 5. Ikwu uche ha gbasara onudu otu ogbo n’oge ugbua |
| 3 | Edemede Leta na Udi ya di iche iche | 1. Ikowa ihe bu leta 2. Ikoputa udi leta di icheiche na njirimara nke obula 3. Ide leta n’isiokwu e nyere ha |
| 4 | Agunagu Akwukwo A Hoputara | 1. Igu akwukwo agumagu 2. Inyocha ma hoputa asusu nka na echiche di n’ihe aguru |
| 5 | Ogan Okwu: Mmughari | 1. Ikowa ogan okwu 2. Ikwuputa udi njiapkpo a nwere 3. Eseputa edemede ogan okwu 4. Ikowaputa udidi na ebe mkpoputa uda di icheiche |
| 6 | Echiche ndi Igbo banyere elu uwa: Ogo nje na ilo uwa | 1. Ikowa ihe bu ogbanje 2. Ikoputa udi ogbanje e nwere 3. Ikoputa ihe di icheiche e ji amata ogbanje 4. Ikowa ihebu ilo uwa 5. Ikwu n’uche ha, ndi nwere ike ilo uwa |
| 7 | Ezumike Etiti Taam | Ndi Nne na Nna ibia N’ulo |
| 8 | Nsoroedide: Akara Edemede | 1. Ikowaputa ihe bu akara edemede 2. Ikwoputa udi akaraedemede di icheiche 3. Ikwu mgbe e ji etinye ha n’okwu moobu n’ahiriokwu |
| 9 | Agunagu Akwukwo A Hoputara | 1. Igu akwukwo agumagu 2. Inyocha ihe a aguru ma odinaya ma odidi ya |
| 10 | Omenala:Nisoala na Ibeeme | 1. Ikwu ihe bu nsoala na ibeene 2. Ikoputa etu nso ala na ibeene siri malite 3. Ikowaputa ntaramahuhu diri ndi mebiri |
| 11 | Ewumewu Ofufe: Igba afa, Ichu aja | 1. Ikowa ihe bu igba afa na ichu aja 2. Ipkoputa ngwa ofufe ufofu dika ofo, ikenga, okpesi, ogu otonsi 3. Ikowasi maka Ihe ofufe dika ndiichie, Ala Arusi/Agbara, Ikenga, Mmilo, Mmiri djz. |
| 12 | Mmeghari ihe a mere | 1. Imughari ihe e mere na taam 2. Ijurita na izarita ajuju n’isiokwu di icheiche |
| 13 | Ule | Iza na ideputa aziza ajuju a juru n’ule |
| 14 | Ule na Mmechi | Iza na ideputa aziza ajuju a juru n’ule |
| Taam | Taam nke abuo | |
| Week | Isisokwu | Ndinisiokwu |
1 | Ule mmalite | 1. Ide ule mmalite 2. Iza ajuju a juru |
| Ekwumekwu: Nzikoritaozi Keteknoloji | 1. Ikowa ihe bu nzikorita ozi keteknoloji 2. Ikparita uka banyere uzo di icheiche e si ezikorita ozi keteknoloji 3. Ikoputa uru na ogbom di na nzikoritaozi keteknoloji 4. Ikparita uka banyere nzikorita ozi na websait igbo n’intanet. | |
| 2 | Ahihiokwu ekelesu na Ahiriokwu Ngom | 1. Ikowa ngbe ahiriokwu di n’udi ekelesu 2. Ikwuputa mgbe ahiriokwu di n’udi ngbom 3. Itulerita ahiriokwu ekelesu na nke ngom na weputa ndiiche ha 4. Ideputa omumaatu ahiriokwu ekelese na nke ngom. |
| 3 | Echichi na echimechi odinala | 1. Ikwuputa udi echichi di icheiche 2. Ikwu n’uche ha, uru na ogbom di n’echichi 3. Ikoputa iwu na oru diiri ndi chiri echichi |
4 | Myiriudaume | 1. Ikowa ihe bu myiriudaume 2. Inye omumaatu myiriudaume e were 3. Irugosi myiriudaume na mkurookwu moobu ederede ijigosi ngakorita ha na mgbochiume |
| Ntughari | 1. Isughari ihe e dere n’igbo n’olu asusu beeke 2. Ikwughari ihe e dere na beeke n’olu asusu igbo 3. Itughari ilu na akpaala okwu ufodu n’asusu ozo | |
5 | Agumagu Akwukwo A Hoputara | 1. Igu akwukwo agumagu a hoputara 2. Itule asusu nka, agwa na ndinaya di n’ihe a guru |
| Ekwumekwu:Agumakwukwo wo dika ihe na-emeghe uzo agamnilu | 1. Ikowa ihe bu agumakwukwo 2. Ikoputa etu agumakwukwo si eweta agamnihu 3. Ituputa site n’uche ha ogbom di n’agughi agwukwo. | |
| 6 | Dibia Odinala: Udi na oru ha | 1. Ikoputa njirimara udi edemee di icheiche dika akomako, nkowasi, nkowami, nruritauka, mkparitauka, edemede ilu na leta 2. Ide edemede n’isiokwu e nyere ha |
| 7 | Ezumuike Etiti Taam | Ndi Nne na Ndi |
| 8-14 | Mmeghari naule WASSCE | |
The recommended Igbo textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
