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 |
| NGALABA OMUMU: ASUSU | ||
| 1 | Ekwumekwu Nzikoritaozi keteknolji | 1. Ihe bu nzikoritaozi keteknoloji 2. uzo di iche iche e si ezikorita ozi keteknoloji 3. Oghom din a ezikoritaozi keteknoloji 4. Nzikorita ozi na website Igbo n’intaneet. |
| 2 | Agumagu adinala | 1. Mmughari ihe a muburu n’agumagu odinala. 2. Iggu agumagu odinala di iche iche 3. Itule na inyocha njirimara agumagu odinala – Isiokwu ihe e dere – Usoro lnhazi – Nkaasusu – Nkwenye na omenala ndi Igbo putara ihe |
| 3 | Njirimara ndi Igbo 11. nsoala/lbeene | 1. Ihe bu nsoala lbeene. 2. Iweputa omumaatu nsoala/lbeene 3. Etu nsoala/lbeene obodo ufodu siri malite 4. Oru di iche iche nsoala/lbeene na-aru n’obodo. 5. Ntaramahuhu diiri ndi mebiriiwu nsoala lbeene di ka ikpu aru ma o bu ikpu ala. |
| 4 | Udaasusu | 1. udi mkpuru udaasusu (fonim) di iche iche – etu si akpoputa ha. – ehe mkpoputa ha. 2. Nkejiokwu 3. Myiriudaccme dika nkejiokwu |
| NGALABA OMUMU: AGUMAGU | ||
| 5 | Agumagu ederede | 1. Igu agumagu ederedendi a hoputara. 2. Inyocha na itule agumagu ederede. – ntoala agumagu – usorolnhazi – isiokwu ihe e dere. – nkenudi – kaasusu – omenaala nankwenye Igbo putara ihe. |
| 6 | Otu ogbo/uke Ebiri | 1. Ihe otu ogbo/uke/ebiri putaea. 2. Usoro esi aba n’otu ogbo. 3. Uru na oghom di n’otu ogbo. 4. Oru ya n’iwelite ma o bu n’igbochi oganiihu. 5. Onodu otu ogbo n’oge ugbu |
| 7 | Ahiriokwu na nkenudi ya. | 1. Ihe bu ahiriokwu. 2. Udiahiriokwu e nwere: – ahirimfe – ahirinha – ahiriukwe – ahirinju – ahiriajuju – ahirintimiwu – ahiriekelesu – ahiringomss |
| 8 | Echiche ndi Igbo banyere eluuwa. | 1. Nkowa odidi mmadu, ndiiche, mmuo na arusi. 2. Ndu na-esota onwu, ogbanje, ilo uwa na akaraogli/ofeke 3. Aha na udi chi di iche ndi Igbo nwere 4. Oru chi ndi a na-aruru ndi Igbo. |
| 9 | Nsoroedide: Akara Edemede | 1. Mmughari akaraedemede ndi a murula. 2. Akaraedemede ndi ozo – rikom elu – Kpomkpom – kpom rikom |
| 10 | Nsoroedide: Akara Edemede | – akara mkpu – akara ngwu – akara mgbodo |
| 11 | Mmughari Imunwe Ihe e mere na taam | |
| 12 | Ule | |
| Taam | Taam nke abuo | |
| Week | Isisokwu | Ndinisiokwu |
| NGALABA OMUMU: ASUSU | ||
| 1 | Tensi na aspekti | 1. Mputara tensi 2. udi tensi dika: – Tensi ndinaazu – Tensi ndinugbu a. 3. Mputara aspekti 4. Udi aspekti aika – Aspekti ndieme – Aspekti ndimecha |
| 2 | Atumatuokwu asusu nka | 1. Mmughari atumatuokwu ufodu: – ndika/myiri – mburu – mmemmadu – nsinuda – ogbaraokwu 2. Asusu nka ufodu dika: – Ilu – Ukabuilu – Akpaalaokwu |
| 3 | Echi chi na echimechi odinala II | 1. Mmughari echichi odinalal 2. Ikowa njirimara onye chiri echichi. 3. Uru na oghom diiri onye echiri echichi. 4. Nkwalite iche echichi ufoduna-ada ada n’ala Igbo. 5. Mgbanwe ufodu ndi batalala n’echichi odinala. |
| 4 | Ogugu na aghotaazaa akwukwo dika ihe na-emeghe uzo agamnihu | 1. Ogugu banyere agumakwukwo dika ihe na-emeghe uzo agamnihu. – nkowa agumakwukwo – nkowa agamnihu – etu agumakwuwo si ewetaagamnihu. – oghom di n’agughi akwukwo 2. Igu na iza ajuju banyere agumakwukwo dika ihe na-emeghe uzo agamnihu. |
| 5 | Ogugu na aghotaazaa agumakwukw o dika ihe naemeghe uzo agamnihu | 3. Uche umuakwukwo banyere ihe ha guru |
| 6 | Edemede:Leta anamachoihe | Leta anamachoihe dika icho oru n’ulooru govmenti ihe ndi di mkpa: – adreesi oguu – ekele mmeghe – ekele mmeghe – isiokwu leta – ahu leta – mmechi leta signecho na aha ode. |
| 7 | Ntughari | 1. Nkowa ihe bu ntughari 2. Usoro e si eme ntughari – Iji Igbo Izugbe – Igbakwasi ukwu n’echiche karia namkpuruokwu. 3. Okwu ndi tara akpu: – Okwu mbite – akpaalaokwu 4. Ntughari kpomkwem. |
| 8 | Mmughari Imunwe Ihe e mere na Klaasi | |
The recommended Igbo textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
