SHS2 History · Semester 2 Week 14: Socio-Economic and Political Developments in Ghana (1957

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.5 - Assess the socio-economic and political developments in Ghana from 1993 to 2007.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify the political parties that won elections and formed governments in Ghana from 1993 to 2007, naming their leaders and key officials.
describe the major economic policies introduced by the governments of the Fourth Republic from 1993 to 2007 and explain their intended purposes.
analyse the social policies and programmes implemented between 1993 and 2007, including education, health and gender-related initiatives.
compare the socio-economic and political achievements across the three governments of this period using evidence from primary and secondary sources.
assess the strengths and weaknesses of the socio-economic and political developments in Ghana from 1993 to 2007, forming a balanced judgement supported by historical evidence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Independence and Post-colonial Developments (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Socio-Economic and Political Developments in Ghana (1957 - 2007) (4.1)
Content standard: 2.4.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the socio-economic and political developments in Ghana from 1957 - 2007 2.4.1.LO.1 Use diverse historical evidence to compare similarities and differences of the Socio- Economic and Political Developments across the different regimes and governments in Ghana (1957 - 2007)
Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.5 - Assess the socio-economic and political developments in Ghana from 1993 to 2007.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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. 93

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry Routes: Which political parties ruled Ghana from 1993 - 2007? Who were the leaders of these political parties? What policies were instituted by these political parties?
Collaborative Learning:
- Learners brainstorm political parties that have ruled Ghana since 1993.
- In pairs, learners create picture-galleries of presidents, vice presidents and other key political leaders in Ghana from 1993 to 2007.
Experiential Learning:
- Using relevant primary sources, learners analyse the economic policies of political parties that have ruled Ghana from 1993 to 2007.
- In small groups, learners trace some major political events that took place in Ghana from 1993 to 2007 including, general elections, handing over and inauguration of political officials.
Talk for Learning:
- In a fishbowl activity, learners discuss the social policies of political governments of Ghana from 1993 to 2007.
- In small groups, discuss the role of gender-based groups in the socio-economic and political developments in Ghana (1993 - 2007) [Eg; Activities of the 31st December Women's Movement].
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Contextual photographs of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Governor Lord Listowel, Queen Elizabeth II, cabinet ministers of Ghana from 1957 - 1960.
- A chart showing the positions held by Ghanaians and British officials
- Textbooks
- Newspaper articles/opinion papers, etc.
- Internet Access
- Computer/ laptop/mobile phone, speaker-out devices.
- Stationery
- Photographs of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and cabinet Ministers of Ghana from 1957 - 1969.
- A chart showing the list of achievements under the CPP government (1957 - 1966) and the NLC regime (1966 - 1969)
- Secondary Sources (Textbooks, newspaper articles/opinion papers, etc.)
- Documentaries on infrastructural developments under the CPP and the NLC.
- Video on reasons for the overthrow of Nkrumah.
- Tape/audio recorder
- Photographs of presidents/ vice presidents who have ruled Ghana from 1993 - 2007.
Assessment (2.4.1.AS.5). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.