SST Position Paper

Different Subjects

History

Geography

Economics

Political Science

Sociology

Change nomenclature from Civics to Political Science

Objectives of Teaching SST at Primary Stage

Why should I learn SST?

To understand the society, how it is structured, managed and governed

Learn about the forces seeking to transform and redirect society in various ways

To appreciate Indian Constitution Values- Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Unit & Integrity of the nation, Building of a Socialist, Secular and Democratic Society

To grow up as active, responsible and reflective members of the society

to learn to respect differences of opinion, lifestyle and cultural practices

to questions and examine received ideas, institutions and practices

to acquire pleasure in reading and, by providing enjoyable reading material

to undertake activities that will develop social and life skills

To develop skills of observation, identification and classification

To develop holistic understanding of environment- interrelationship of natural and social environment

To sensitize the child to social and develop in him/her a respect for difference and diversity

Objectives of Teaching SST at Upper Primary Stage

To develop an understanding about the Earth as the habitat of humankind and other forms of life

To initiate the learner into a study of her/his own region, state and country in the global context

To initiate the leaner into a study of India's past, with references to contemporary developments in other parts of the world

To introduce the learner to the functioning and dynamics of social and political institutions and process of the country

Objectives of Teaching SST at Secondary Stage

Develop Analytical and Conceptual Skills to enable him/her to

understand the processes of economic and social change and development with examples from modern and contemporary India and other parts of the world

critically examine social and economic issues and challenges like poverty, child labour, destitution, illiteracy, inequality, etc

understand rights and responsibilities of citizens in democratic and secular society

understand the roles and responsibilities of the state in the fulfillment of the constitutional obligations

understand the processes of development and change in India in relation to the world economy and policy

appreciate the rights of local communities in relation to their environment, the judicious utilization of the resources and the need for the conservation of the natural environment

Objectives of Teaching SST at Higher Secondary Stage

to assist students to explore their interests and aptitudes in order to choose appropriate university courses and/or careers

to encourage them to explore higher levels of knowledge in different disciplines

to introduce students to different ways of collecting and processing data and information in specific disciplines, and help them arrive at conclusions, and to generate new insights and knowledge in the process

to promote problem solving and creative thinking

Approaches to Teaching

Process of learning should promote the spirit of inquiry and creativity among both children and teachers

learners acquire knowledge and skills in an interactive environment

Participatory learning- shift from imparting information to debates and discussions

Open ended- away from biases and prejudices

Concepts should be clarified through the lived experiences of individuals and communities

Provision of supplementary materials in the classroom