State and Non-state Actors in… · SHS1 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.2 - Discuss the principles of mass media.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define mass media and identify at least four different forms of mass media available in Ghana.
State and explain the key principles of mass media: accuracy, balance, fairness, and timeliness, giving at least one Ghanaian example for each.
Analyse a short news item or media clip and assess whether it upholds or violates the principles of media.
Discuss why citizens, media practitioners and public officials must be mindful of their utterances in a democratic society.
Demonstrate the values of courage, fairness, balance, integrity and honesty when evaluating media content.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Constitution, Institutions and Administration (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: State and Non-state Actors in Ghana (2.2)
Content standard: 1.2.2.CS.1 - Exhibit knowledge and understanding of State- Society Relations in Ghana 1.2.2.LO.1 Use information in the environment to analyse how public opinion, the mass media and political parties shape national discourse.
Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.2 - Discuss the principles of mass media.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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. 35

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Listen to audio and watch video documentaries (Podcasting, Vodcasting, YouTube) on activities of the media and discuss the principles of the media. Learners' assessment of the principles of the media will instil the values of courage, fairness, balance, integrity and honesty. Focus on how people must be mindful of their utterances in democratic society.
Principles: Accuracy, Balance, Fairness, Timeliness etc.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Newspapers
- Podcasts
- Website of reputable media houses and civil society.
- Party constitutions, manifestoes, logos, symbols/paraphernalia etc.
Assessment (1.2.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.