functions aims and values of teaching social studies

functions aims and values of teaching social studies

1. WELCOME NAME : ANJU. S.S ROLL NO : 2 OPTIONAL : SOCIAL SCIENCE

2. TOPIC FUNCTINS , AIMES AND VALUES OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES

3. INTRODUCTION For proper teaching of a subject it is essential to have a knowledge of aims and objectives of the subject. This is also true for the teaching of social studies. Various method of teaching are then evolved according to these aim and objectives. For determining the aims to teaching any subject we have to take into consideration the utility and usefulness of that subject. We have material as well as spiritual life it is essential that we have a well founded material life

4. FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL STUDIES The important functions of social studies are ; 1. social experience social studies provides social experience to our pupils. Though child has varied social experience with his parents, relation, neighbors, relatives, friends etc.. Before he joins the school but in the school he gains new and varied experience as he interact with his classmates, teachers and others.

5. 2. SOCIAL SKILLS To make his social experience meaningful he is also provided with the skills and technique to apply his experience into practical life. Social skills are as important as the skills of reading, writing etc. 3. SOCIAL KNOWDETGE in addition to providing social experience and social skills a study of social studies also provides a lot of information regarding man relationships this knowledge helps the child to know the correct facts and helps in to make correct interpretation, judgments and generalization.

6. 4. SOCIAL STANDARDS Every society has a certain code of social standards for its members. These generally include that the individual member of the society. Should speak the truth, obey the low, perform his duties and maintain a desirable behavior.

7. AIMS OF TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES 1. To enrich and develop the lives of pupil within their environment. 2. Acquisition of knowledge and understanding. 3. Training in desirable patterns of conduct. 4. Development of right attitudes. 5. Strengthening national and international integration. 6. Socialization of pupils.

8. VALUES OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIAL LEARNING KNOWLEDGE WITH EXPERIENCE COMPETENCE IN TACKLING PROBLEMS TRAINING IN CO-OPERATION HELP FOR THE SLOW AND THE BACKWARD SKILL IN SELECTION

9. CONCLUSION The aims and objectives of teaching various subjects are normally very similar and they are generally guided by economic and social consideration. The aims and objectives of teaching social studies include all the aims and objectives of education. Different writers have listed these aims and objectives in different ways. Incase of social studies, it is said that “ the outstanding purpose of instructions in social studies is to produce citizens and to aid pupils in the formation of a higher type of social studies character”.