Basics of Government · SHS1 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Analyse the meanings of government.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Recall and state at least three distinct meanings of government from their own words after a brainstorming session.
Differentiate between government as an academic field of study, an institution of the state, and an art or process, using specific examples from Ghana.
Analyse a given scenario and identify which meaning of government is being described, justifying their choice with supporting reasons.
Demonstrate tolerance, courage, and loyalty by respectfully presenting and defending their own views on the meanings of government during class discussions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Government and Development (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Basics of Government (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the meanings, basic concepts, principles, and importance of government. 1.1.1.LO.1 Evaluate the meanings, concepts, principles of government and importance of government.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Analyse the meanings of government.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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. 25

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Using questioning and answering technique, discuss the meanings of government and mindful of the values including tolerance, courage, and loyalty. Conscious efforts be made to include persons with special needs in the discourse of the subject matter.
Government as:
1. Academic field of study
2. Institution of state
3. Arts/process
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Government Curriculum
- NaCCA Approved textbooks on government
- e-library resources
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.