SHS1 Agricultural Science · Semester 2, Week 7
Land Tenure Systems for Agriculture.
Lesson notes
Learning Objectives
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Examine challenges in customary and statutory land tenure systems.
By the end of the lesson, learners can:
- Recall at least three challenges associated with customary land tenure systems and three challenges associated with statutory land tenure systems in Ghana.
- Explain how disputes arise from multiple sales of the same land, unclear boundaries, and the absence of proper documentation.
- Analyse how delays in land registration and high costs affect individuals and businesses seeking land for agricultural production.
- Evaluate the effects of land litigation on agricultural investment and food production in Ghana.
- Suggest practical solutions to address the key challenges in both customary and statutory land tenure systems.
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- Strand
- Mobilisation of Resources and Networks (Strand 3)
- Sub-strand
- Land Tenure Systems for Agriculture. (3.1)
- Content standard
- 1.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different types of land tenure systems for agricultural production. 1.3.1.LO.1 Explain the different types of tenure systems.
- Indicator
- 1.3.1.LI.3 - Examine challenges in customary and statutory land tenure systems.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 2, Week 7
(Week 27 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. 40
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Enquiry-Based Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups search the Internet and other sources for information on the challenges to land acquisition and tenure. Managing Talk for Learning: Learners in mixed ability groups discuss challenges in customary and statutory land tenure systems and summarise and present their findings in a plenary session. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Functional Internet facility - Computer - Smartphones - Projector - Checklist/ questionnaire * Land Commission Offices Assessment (1.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.