Substrand: "9.2 Post Independence And Challenges" (8 periods)

This sub strand help learners to understand the causes of political instability, unequal economic development and disunity in Solomon Islands and the process of neo-colonialism, dependence, independence and globalization.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

9.2.1 know the meaning of terms often associated with an independent state (k)

9.2.1.1 explain the terms national unity, nationhood, nation-building, political stability, economic development, decentralization and social services

9.2.2 know some of the achievements and challenges Solomon Islands has had after its political independence (k)

9.2.2.1 identify and explain some of the achievements and challenges since our country’s political independence
9.2.2.2 identify the quality of services provided by the Government in a typical village in Solomon Islands
9.2.2.3 discuss some ways of addressing the challenges facing Solomon Islands since its political independence
9.2.2.4 examine a case study of a neighboring country’s (Malaysia) experiences after independence

9.2.3 understand the underlying causes of political instability, unequal economic development and disunity in Solomon Islands (u)

9.2.3.1 identify the social factors that either promote or undermine national unity in Solomon Islands after independence
9.2.3.2 explain the main reasons for political instability and unequal distribution of economic development among the provinces

9.2.4 understand the process of neo-colonialism, dependence, interdependence and globalization (u)

9.2.4.1 define the terms neo – colonialism, and interdependence, globalization and give examples of each
9.2.4.2 suggest alternative ways Solomon Islands could take to reduce its dependency attitude on outside countries

9.2.5 form opinions about the process of nation building and dependency on outside countries (a)

9.2.5.1 discuss positive effects of nation building in Solomon Islands and its weaknesses