SHS2 Social Studies · Semester 1 Week 9: Law Enforcement Mechanisms in Ghana

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Examine the challenges of law enforcement in Ghana and how these challenges can be addressed

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four major challenges facing law enforcement institutions in Ghana, including political interference, bribery and corruption, and lack of public education.
Explain how each identified challenge undermines the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, the Judiciary, and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
Analyse the impact of these challenges on different groups in Ghanaian society, including women, youth, and marginalised communities.
Propose at least three practical and innovative measures to address the identified challenges, justifying why each measure would be effective.
Evaluate the role of citizens, civil society, and the government in supporting law enforcement reform in Ghana, drawing on evidence from real-life cases and media reports.

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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.2 - Examine the challenges of law enforcement in Ghana and how these challenges can be addressed
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 9 (Week 9 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)

Collaborative learning: In a think-pair-share activity, learners discuss the challenges of law enforcement in the Ghanaian society, e.g., political interference, bribery and corruption, lack of education
Problem-based learning: In small groups, learners suggest innovative measures to deal with the identified challenges of law enforcement in the Ghanaian society
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.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.