State and Non-state Actors in… · SHS1 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.3 - Explain political party and its structure and Pressure Group

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a political party and a pressure group accurately, distinguishing between the two.
Describe the typical structure of a political party in Ghana, from the grassroots to the national level.
Compare and contrast the functions of political parties and pressure groups in shaping national discourse.
Assess the role of women in the organisation and operation of political parties in Ghana.
Analyse the relationship between political parties, pressure groups and the mass media in influencing public policy (building on Weeks 7 and 8).

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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.3 - Explain political party and its structure and Pressure Group
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 9 (Week 29 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)

Collaborative Learning: In mixed-ability and gender groups, discuss the political parties that learners are familiar with and their structures, and highlight the values of tolerance, fairness, respect and freedom as well as the contributions of women in the overall organisation and operation of political parties.
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.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.