State and Non-state Actors in… · SHS3 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.3 - Assess the effects of the concept of decentralization on development.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define decentralization and distinguish between deconcentration, delegation, and devolution as forms of decentralization.
Explain the key structures of Ghana’s decentralization system, including the District Assembly, the District Chief Executive, and the District Assembly Common Fund.
Assess both the positive and negative effects of decentralization on national and local development using evidence from Ghana.
Evaluate the extent to which decentralization promotes good governance values such as equity, fairness, participation, and accountability.
Identify developmental projects undertaken by a District Assembly in their locality and present findings on how those projects affect community 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: 3.2.2.CS.2 - Evaluate State-Society Relations and Administration 3.2.2.LO.1 Examine the relevance of Political Parties and Elections in Democratic Society. 3.2.2.LO.2 Evaluate e-governance in service delivery at the district and national levels.
Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.3 - Assess the effects of the concept of decentralization on development.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 20 (Week 20 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.70: this row is printed under content standard 3.2.2.CS.2, in that sub-strand's own table, but its indicator 3.2.1.LI.3 and assessment 3.2.1.AS.3 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. 70

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-based: Identify developmental projects undertaken by District Assemblies in your locality. Present findings for class discussion. Highlight the value of unity, cooperation, equity. commitment, balance, and fairness.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- The 1992 constitution of Ghana.
- Government curriculum.
- NaCCA approved textbook on government
- Political Parties manifestoes
- Internet: www.ghanagov.gh; website of Local Government Service of Ghana.
Assessment (3.2.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.