SHS2 Social Studies · Semester 1 Week 3: Identity and National Cohesion

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.2.LI.3 - Discuss ways of promoting national cohesion in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define national cohesion and explain why it matters for Ghana’s development and stability.
Identify at least four practical ways to promote national cohesion in their schools, communities, and the nation at large.
Analyse how Ghana’s shared values, national symbols, and institutions such as the Independence Day celebration and national durbar contribute to unity.
Role-play a realistic scenario showing how citizens can resolve differences peacefully and build trust across ethnic, religious, and political lines.
Evaluate at least one challenge to national cohesion and propose a workable solution, using critical thinking and evidence from class discussions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Identity Significance and Purpose (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Identity and National Cohesion (1.2)
Content standard: 2.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Ghanaian values and traditions and how they promote or challenge national cohesion 2.1.2.LO.1 Analyse Ghanaian values and traditions that promote national cohesion
Indicator: 2.1.2.LI.3 - Discuss ways of promoting national cohesion in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

exemplars - p.52: the assessment code is printed 2.X.3.1.AS.4, which does not follow the year.strand.sub-strand.TYPE.n code form; the assessment content is carried exactly as printed
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 52

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential learning: Learners watch videos/pictures on the re-enactment of the Independence Day celebration, national durbar on cross-cultural displays, etc.
Collaborative learning: Learners in small groups sing and reflect on patriotic songs and their relevance in promoting national cohesion
Talk for Learning: Learners role-play scenarios on how to promote national cohesion in Ghana
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stationery
- Smart Phones/Tablets/iPad
- Projector
- Library facilities
- Computers with internet access
- Standard textbooks
Assessment (2.X.3.1.AS.4):
Level 1 Recall
Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding
Level 3 Strategic reasoning
Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning