Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in the context of the place of social studies in secondary school curriculum? A. Social studies serve as part of the core curriculum. B. It includes subject matter and activities that enable the child to acquire an understanding of human relationships. C. Social studies enabling the student to improve his social, cultural, economic and physical environment as an active group member.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in the context of the place of social studies in secondary school curriculum? A. Social studies serve as part of the core curriculum. B. It includes subject matter and activities that enable the child to acquire an understanding of human relationships. C. Social studies enabling the student to improve his social, cultural, economic and physical environment as an active group member. Correct Answer A, B, C

The field of social studies is distinct from other fields of learning for the fact that its content, as well as purpose, emphasise human beings and their various relationships. As already stated, all other fields of study also have a social purpose and utility. They form a significant part of the curriculum as they serve the needs of human beings.

Key Points

Place of social studies in secondary school curriculum:

• The curriculum is the pivot of the educative process.
• The subject of social studies forms that part of the school curriculum which includes subject matter and activities that enable the child to acquire an understanding of human relationships, a knowledge of the environment, dedication to the principles and values of society and commitment to participate in the process through which society is maintained and improved.
• Thus, social studies serve as part of the core curriculum, the primary purpose of which is to let a person become "a good human being first" and a good artist, doctor. scientist, teacher, engineer, advocate, etc., afterwards.
• Social studies as a core curriculum aimed at enabling the student not only to adjust himself to the environment but also to improve his social, cultural, economic and physical environment as an active group member.
• The criticism of the traditional social studies curriculum was that it considered social studies as a bundle of subjects, but modern social studies include the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values through the activities of reading, writing, observing, discussing, creating, practising, playing, problem-solving, exhibiting and -developing relationships, etc.: while living in one's own environment.
• Though interest in the revision and improvement of the social studies curriculum by an expert; is continuously increasing, much remains to be done in this regard.

Thus from the above-mentioned points, it is clear that A, B, C are true.