Question

What is a key objective of preparing a child through Social Science education?

• A. To make them excel in competitive examinations only.
• B. To prepare them for social participation and make them a useful member of society.
• C. To specialize them in a single academic discipline.
• D. To isolate them from societal influences for independent thought.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To prepare them for social participation and make them a useful member of society.

Need and significance of Social Science

• Teaching as well as learning is seen in a social setting under the impact of sociological approach.

• Child being a social animal should be prepared for social participation. He is to be equipped with skills and abilities that would make him a better and useful member of the society.

• In the past such a comprehensive of education was not takes into consideration in the educative process.

• Socialised recitation is one of the techniques of developing social understanding in children.

• Social scientists help us imagine alternative futures.

• Social Science can help us make sense of our finances.

• Social scientists contribute to our health and well being.

• Social Science might save your life.

• Social Science can make your neighbourhood safer.

• We need Social scientists as public intellectuals.

• Social Science can improve our children's lives and education

• Social Science can change the world for the better.

• Social science can broaden your horizons.

• We need social science to guarantee our democracy.