Ghana Gains Independence · B6 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.5.4.1.1 - Explain post World War II developments in the Gold Coast

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain why the Watson Commission was formed after the 1948 riots in the Gold Coast.
Name at least two members of the Watson Commission and describe their task.
Describe the key findings of the Watson Commission’s report in their own words.
Explain how the Watson Commission’s report led to the establishment of the Coussey Committee.
State the main recommendations of the Coussey Committee report.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Journey to Independence (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Ghana Gains Independence (5.4)
Content standard: B6.5.4.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the course of events leading to independence from 1948 to 1957
Indicator: B6.5.4.1.1 - Explain post World War II developments in the Gold Coast
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 1 (Week 13 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: History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry routes: Why was the Watson Commission formed? Who were its members? Why was the Coussey Committee established?
1. Discuss the establishment of the Watson Commission
2. Report on the findings of the Commission in the form of a paper or performance/poster/role play etc
3. Recount lessons learnt from the Watson Commission's report- e.g. recommendation to set up the Coussey Committee to review the constitution of the Gold Coast
4. Discuss the main recommendation in the Coussey committee report