Nationalism, Citizenship… · SHS3 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.4.2.LI.1 - Discuss the democratic processes of decision making in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least four democratic processes of decision making used in Ghana, including elections, referenda, town hall meetings, and parliamentary debates.
Describe the key stages in Ghana’s electoral process, from voter registration through to the declaration of results.
Compare democratic decision making at the national, district, and community levels, identifying who participates at each level.
Evaluate at least two benefits and two challenges of democratic decision making in Ghanaian society.
Participating in a role-play, demonstrate a democratic decision-making process and reflect on its fairness and effectiveness.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Nationalism and Nationhood (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Nationalism, Citizenship, and Nation-building (4.2)
Content standard: 3.4.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the principles of democratic governance, advocacy and community engagement and their relevance to national development 3.4.2.LO.2 Analyse the principles of democratic governance and their relevance to national development
Indicator: 3.4.2.LI.1 - Discuss the democratic processes of decision making in Ghana
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 1 (Week 21 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. 101

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-based learning:
- Learners research on the relevance of participating actively in local governance activities
- In small group, learners discuss ways by which individuals can participate in democratic governance to promote development at the community level
Problem-based Learning:
- Learners role-play activity that showcases a democratic process of decision making at the school level
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- Learners reflect on the benefits and challenges of democratic decision-making process
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Internet access
- Computer
- Projectors
- Smartphones
- Standard textbooks
- Stationery
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- Video clips
- Resource person
- Audio devices
Assessment (3.4.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.