A social science teacher wants students to discuss the theme 'Equality'. Which of the following activities will be most suitable for this? A. Asking students to discuss about two examples she has already given in the previous class. B. Asking students to form small groups and work collectively to find out new examples for equality. C. Asking students to discuss examples wherein people have been treated unequally. Choose the correct option.
A social science teacher wants students to discuss the theme 'Equality'. Which of the following activities will be most suitable for this? A. Asking students to discuss about two examples she has already given in the previous class. B. Asking students to form small groups and work collectively to find out new examples for equality. C. Asking students to discuss examples wherein people have been treated unequally. Choose the correct option. Correct Answer <span style="">Only B and C</span>
Social Science is a discipline that involves scientific attitudes as well as social roles. Trying to generate knowledge using the discussion method has been one of the most widely accepted methods in the teaching-learning process, especially in the Social Science classroom.
Key Points
- Asking students to form small groups and work collectively to find examples for equality helps the students engage in collaborative learning and would lead to a wider understanding of the concept as each child has different experiences. So students would be able to discuss more and more examples in different areas and contexts.
- For example, Some students would be sharing their experiences of gender inequality, some would share caste inequality, and some would share class inequality. So, forming groups would also help them gather more information about the concept.
- Asking students to discuss examples wherein people have been treated unequally, would give them a brief overview of the concept and understand its various dimensions in a different context.
Thus, it is concluded that options B and C describe the most suitable method to develop an understanding of the concept of equality and must be used by the teacher in her classroom.
Hint Asking the students to discuss the two examples as given by the teacher in the classroom would not be appropriate and does not give them the opportunity to explore more about the concept. This would limit the students learning to the teacher. Also, students would not be able to relate the concept to their own lives if not given a chance to bring examples from their experiences. This is against the spirit of experiential learning.