The document outlines the aims and objectives of teaching social science, emphasizing its role in understanding human behavior and societal development. It covers the nature and scope of social sciences, which include various disciplines like anthropology, sociology, and political science, and highlights the importance of developing critical judgment, social values, and responsible citizenship among learners. The objectives also focus on fostering cultural interest, understanding historical context, and promoting international awareness and democratic values.
Aims & objectivesof Teaching Social Science
• B.Ed. 2nd Sem.
• Course- VII- (a- 1.2.7a), Unit- 1
Biswajit Biswas
Asst. Professor
Pragati College of Education,
Siliguri, Dist. Darjeeling
West Bengal
Social science
Social Scienceis a generic term covering the scientific study of man. It is a discipline or branch of science that
deals with the socio-cultural aspects of human behaviour. The social sciences generally include cultural
anthropology, economics, political science, sociology, History, Geography, Civics, social psychology etc.
Bining & Bining defines Social Science as "the subject that relate to the origin, organization, and development
of human society, especially to man in his association with other men".
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Nature & Scopeof social science
A unique combination of various discipline.
A study of human relationship.
A study of mans development through ages.
A realistic course of study.
Aims at preparing the learner the helpful social living.
Scope:
People of one’s own nationality and people across the world.
People and various kinds of institutions.
People and earth.
People and Time.
A study of leading to international understanding.
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Aims & Objectivesof teaching social science
Acquiring knowledge
The development of reasoning power and critical judgment
Develop the National Integration and Patriotic sense
International Understanding
acquire and understand social concepts ·
Inculcating social values, personal values, constitutional values.
Makes responsible citizenship.
Develop awareness of national integration and international understanding.
Socialization.
Develop peace of mind.
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Objectives:
To develop culturalinterest.
To accumulate certain definite knowledge of the past.
To develop the close relationship of humanity with nature and human development from time o time.
To analyze the way of life of the people all over the world.
To apply sound economic theories to everyday life.
To provide the information about social arrangement to maintain peace and order.
To develop democratic values.
To make ability to analyze political system and behavior.
To develop awareness of individuals on the relationship of human existence with the political life they have.