State and Non-state Actors in… · SHS3 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.2 - Assess the types and functions of elections.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and describe the major types of elections conducted in Ghana, including general, presidential, parliamentary, district level, and by-elections.
Explain the functions of elections in a democratic society, such as leadership selection, accountability, legitimacy, and peaceful transfer of power.
Analyse the significance of including vulnerable and minority groups in elections and voting.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of Ghana’s electoral system using strategic reasoning and evidence from the 1992 Constitution and electoral practices.
Evaluate the relationship between free and fair elections and the consolidation of democracy in Ghana.

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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.2 - Assess the types and functions of elections.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 19 (Week 19 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.2 and assessment 3.2.1.AS.2 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)

Collaborative Learning: In mixed ability groups, discuss the types and functions of elections. Focus on patriotism, fairness, freedom, and respect. Interrogate the significance of the inclusion of vulnerable and minority groups in elections and voting.
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.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.