Some general aims of social studies instruction could be formulated as under: (i) To establish a sense of self-identity. (ii) Provides learners with the ability to utilise both cooperative and competitive circumstances for the achievement of goals.
Some general aims of social studies instruction could be formulated as under: (i) To establish a sense of self-identity. (ii) Provides learners with the ability to utilise both cooperative and competitive circumstances for the achievement of goals. Correct Answer Both (i) and (ii)
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. Arithmetic has social utility and enhances human relationships too, but its content is not inclusive of human beings and their relationships.
Key Points
Emerging Aims and.Objectives of Teaching Social Studies:
- The teaching of social studies is aimed at helping learners to develop greater awareness of themselves, to clarify and examine their values and establish a sense of self-identity.
- The teaching of social studies helps promote learners concern for the development of an understanding and acceptance of others with different values and lifestyles.
- Social studies teaching helps provide learners with an understanding of past events and personals and their roles in shaping present-day lives and a visualisation of future changes.
- Social studies teaching helps provide learners with a knowledge of human systems in areas of economics, government and culture.
- Social studies teaching provides learners with an understanding of the decision-making processes involved in human interaction and with the skills necessary to become effective decision-makers.
- Social studies teaching aims at providing learners with an awareness of possible situations and their possible roles in shaping the future.
- Social studies teaching provides learners with the ability to utilise both cooperative and competitive circumstances for the achievement of goals.
- Social studies teaching provides learners with a sensitivity towards their own potential and towards the potentials of their fellow human beings.
Thus from the above-mentioned points, it is clear that both (i) and (ii) are true.
