State and Non-state Actors in… · SHS3 Government

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.2.LI.1 - Discuss the role of political parties in a democratic state

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a political party and distinguish it from other pressure groups or interest groups in a democratic state.
Explain at least four core functions of political parties in a democracy, using examples from Ghana’s political history.
Assess the contribution of political parties to the consolidation of Ghana’s democracy, citing specific examples from the Fourth Republic.
Discuss the challenges facing political parties in Ghana and propose practical solutions to strengthen their democratic role.
Demonstrate values of tolerance, fairness, and respect for divergent views during group discussions and whole-class deliberations on party politics.

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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.1 - Discuss the role of political parties in a democratic state
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 18 (Week 18 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 assessment 3.2.1.AS.1 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 small mixed ability groups learners discuss the role of political parties in a democratic state through probing for further responses. Highlight values of tolerance, cooperation, respect, fairness and freedom. Focus on women and minority roles in building electoral democracy and development.
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.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.