SHS2 Social Studies · Semester 2 Week 3: The Youth and National Development

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.6.LI.1 - Assess the expectations of the Ghanaian youth and how they can be met

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five expectations the Ghanaian society has of its youth, as outlined in Ghana’s National Youth Policy (2022-2032) and other national documents.
Explain the difference between societal expectations of youth and the personal aspirations of young people themselves.
Assess, through discussion and analysis, how realistic or challenging it is for the youth to meet these expectations given current national conditions.
Propose at least three practical strategies, involving both the youth themselves and other stakeholders, for meeting these expectations.
Present a reasoned position on youth expectations using evidence from research and personal experience.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Ethics and Human Development (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: The Youth and National Development (5.6)
Content standard: 2.5.6.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the expectations of the Ghanaian youth, the challenges they face, and ways of addressing these challenges 2.5.6.LO.1 Analyse the expectations of the Ghanaian youth, the challenges they face, and ways of addressing these challenges
Indicator: 2.5.6.LI.1 - Assess the expectations of the Ghanaian youth and how they can be met
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 3 (Week 23 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. 76

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Structuring Talk for Learning:
- In a panel group discussion, learners assess the expectations of the Ghanaian youth
- In a whole class discussion, learners explore ways through which the expectations of the Ghanaian youth can be met
Inquiry-based learning: Learners research on the nation's expectations of the Ghanaian youth and present their findings
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Ghana's National Youth Policy (2022-2032)
- Projectors
- Smart Phones/Tablets
- Computers with internet access
- Stationery
Assessment (2.5.6.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.