PEDAGOGY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE : ‘Social Study’ is the study of society. Social Study is a wide term which includes all aspects of society. ‘Social Study’ emphasizes economics, religious, political and cultural aspects of society. The nature of social science is dynamic.
PEDAGOGY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
To help students realize the importance of historical events, geography, cultural differences, and political ideologies, social studies teachers explore these subjects with their students in-depth, providing memorable lessons and in-class discussions that connect the past with the present.
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IMPORTANT MCQS OF PEDAGOGY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. By engaging learners in a particular activity a teacher wants to
A. develop social-co-existence among learners.
B. win the favour of students.
C. infuse sense of belongingness.
Select the correct answer :
(1) A and C are correct
(2) B and C are correct
(3) A and B are correct
(4) A, B and C are correct
Answer : 1
2.Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. While teaching ‘poverty’ to conduct investigations in local area is an irrelevant teaching strategy.
B. The sole purpose of outside classroom activities is fun and joy.
Codes
(1) A is true, B is false
(2) Both A and B are true
(3) A is false, B is true
(4) Both A and B are false
Answer : 4
3.Four children of class VIII were asked to create some creative articles from the waste material. On completion of the assignment, the teacher gave the following observations. On the basis of this information, adjudge the most creative child .
(1) with little guidance, can make reasonably good items
(2) skillful and possesses a vision to convert waste material into productive items
(3) most of the time uses imagination, is conscious not to use expensive
material
(4) discusses with teacher constantly and asks for approval at each step
Answer : 2
4.While discussing the functions of the State Government, issues related to health, water, transport etc may be discussed to
(1) allow learners to understand these issues and express their critical views
(2) enlighten students to organise movements for better facilities for all
(3)make students aware how their state is doing on these accounts
(4)State make students remember about the role of the Government in these areas
Answer :1