SHS2 Social Studies · Semester 1 Week 8: Law Enforcement Mechanisms in Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.1 - Discuss the institutions mandated to enforce law and order in the Ghanaian society and how their functions help to maintain law and order

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the meaning of constitution, law and order, and rule of law in their own words.
Identify at least five institutions mandated to enforce law and order in Ghana and state their primary functions.
Discuss how the functions of these institutions collectively help to maintain law and order in Ghanaian society.
Analyse how the constitution and rule of law underpin the work of law enforcement institutions.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to present findings on a specific law enforcement institution and its role in society.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Law and Order in the Society (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Law Enforcement Mechanisms in Ghana (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of law enforcement in Ghana 2.3.1.LO.1 Analyse the need for the Communication & Collaboration: Learners engage in respectful dialogue existence of law enforcement institutions and mechanisms in Ghana
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.1 - Discuss the institutions mandated to enforce law and order in the Ghanaian society and how their functions help to maintain law and order
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 59

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Build on what others say: In a thought-shower session, learners explain the meaning of constitution, law and order, and rule of law
Talk for Learning: In pairs, learners discuss why there is the need to obey school rules and regulations
Collaborative learning:
- In mixed-ability groups, learners discuss how the constitution and rule of law can be used in maintaining law and order in Ghana
- Learners examine the functions of institutions responsible for the enforcement of law and order in the Ghanaian society
Experiential Learning: Learners embark on a field trip to a nearby institution that enforces law and order, interact and document activities for presentation in class OR learners watch documentaries on activities of institutions responsible for law enforcement in the Ghanaian society and discuss their functions in small groups
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Standard textbooks
- Resource person
- Stationery
- Documentaries on activities of institutions that enforce law and order in Ghana
Assessment (2.3.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.