State and Non-state Actors in… · SHS2 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.4 - Describe Decentralization, types, and structure of Ghana’s local government system.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define decentralisation and distinguish between devolution, deconcentration and delegation as the main types.
Explain the rationale for adopting decentralisation in Ghana’s governance system.
Describe the structure of Ghana’s local government system, from the Regional Coordinating Council down to the Unit Committee.
Assess the relationship between decentralisation and democratic consolidation, building on earlier lessons on the Electoral Commission and political parties.
Demonstrate the values of transparency, patriotism and commitment when discussing the role of local government in national development.

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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: 2.2.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate understanding and application of State- Society Relations in Ghana. 2.2.2.LO.1 Assess how the mass media, Political parties and the Electoral Commission shape democratic consolidation. 2.2.2.LO.2 Evaluate local government system, Public Service and E-government in Ghana.
Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.4 - Describe Decentralization, types, and structure of Ghana's local government system.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 4 (Week 24 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

indicator text - p.52: this row is printed under content standard 2.2.2.CS.2, in that sub-strand's own table, but its indicator 2.2.1.LI.4 and assessment 2.2.1.AS.4 carries the preceding sub-strand's number. Filed by the section per the section-wins rule, which the standard, the sub-strand column and the table heading all agree on; the corrected codes were free. The printed forms are named here
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 52

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning: Brainstorm on the meaning of decentralisation, types and local government. Pay particular attention to hard work, honesty, patriotism, commitment, and transparency.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Government curriculum.
- NaCCA approved textbooks on government
- Internet: www.ghanagov.gh; Website of Local Government Service of Ghana.
- e-library resources
- Publications on decentralisation and local governance concept in Ghana
- Newspapers
- Videos/audios/Pictures.
- Website of reputable media houses.
- Political Paraphernalia (Party logos and symbols).
- 1992 Republican Constitution of Ghana.
- Internet: Website of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
- Government curriculum
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.4). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.