Source Method of teaching social science.ppt

Source Method

8. Source Method

9. Meaning
•This an activity method of teaching.
•Source method is that method of teaching in which original or
secondary sources of information are used to explain a point
or verify a fact or describe an event.
•According to this method, the pupils are expected to build up
knowledge with the help of source material.
•A source method provides first hand information and leads to
better understanding of the subject.

10. Types of Sources in Social Studies
1.Old written records
2.Statues, ruins, old buildings and
monuments
3.Ancient tools,pieces of pottery and
clothing
4.Inscription on buildings, rocks or pillars
5.Metal and stone inscription
6.Old coins
7.Traditions recorded in literature

11. Primary & Secondary sources
•Primary Sources
(i) Material objects
(ii) Written Records
(iii) Oral Records
•Secondary Sources

12. What is a Primary Source?
•A primary source is a document or physical object which was
written or created during the time under study.
•These sources were present during an experience or time
period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
•Some types of primary sources include: ORIGINAL
DOCUMENTS : Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters,
interviews, autobiographies, official records, Original works of
art & literature, Photographs, Speeches
 
•CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, novels, music, art
 
•RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings

13. What is a secondary source?
 
•A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources.
•A secondary source contains commentary on or discussion about a
primary source. The most important feature of secondary sources is
that they offer an interpretation of information gathered from primary
sources.
•Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary
sources in them. Some types of secondary sources
include:PUBLICATIONS: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories,
criticisms, encyclopedias
 
•Examples of secondary sources include:A journal/magazine article
which interprets or reviews previous findings
 
•A history textbook
 
•A book about the effects of WWI
 

14. Secondary sources
Secondary sources Examples
Biographies
Dissertations
 abstracts, biographies (used to locate a secondary source)
Journal articles
Monographs

15. Subject Primary Secondary
Art Painting Critical review of the
painting
History Civil War diary Book on a Civil War Battle
Literature Novel or poem Essay about themes in the
work
Political science
Official documents and
reports
Article about prisoners of
war

16. Parvinder is habitual of referring newspaper
while teaching political science to students.
Hence Parvinder uses..
•Primary
•Secondary
•Both A and B
•None of the above

17. While taking class of History, Julka showed
a documentary to the students.What type of
source did she use?
•Primary
•Secondary
•Both A and B
•None of the above

18. Primary sources are more
reliable than secondary sources.
A.Yes
B.No

19. Newspaper is………..
•Primary Source
•Secondary Source

20. Census Data is………
•Primary Source
•Secondary Source

21. Primitive coins are…….
•Primary Source
•Secondary Source

22. Merits
1.Sense of Reality
2.Insight and objectivity
3.Congenial and motivating environment
4.Arousal of curiosity
5.Development of intellectual abilities
6.Development of interest
7.Development of research-mindedness
8.Functional learning
9.Most suitable for higher education
10.Supplement classroom lesson

23. Limitations
1.Costly and time consuming
2.Lack of competent teacher
3.Difficult access
4.Difficult utilisation
5.Complex and technical
6.Difficulty of language
7.Subjectivity
8.incomplete

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