SOCIAL STUDIES

 

The content of social studies is drawn primarily from the social sciences and the humanities subjects and disciplines.

 
Social studies content reflects the changing nature of knowledge in these disciplines and the changing nature of society itself. Therefore, content needs to be continual review.
 
Social studies is concerned with the study of human beings in the past, present and future.
 
Social studies deals with significant social issues and problems.
 
Social studies is an integrated subject which draws upon a range of disciplinary and philosophical traditions in a systematic manner.
 
Social studies should involve social inquiry and the examination and appraisal of values for responsible decision making.
 
Social studies should be concerned with empowerment of the social and ethical self, which means gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for social literacy, and making reasoned judgements, considering others’ views and acting for the benefit of society.
 
Social studies should be principally concerned with enabling young people to take their place in, competent and responsible citizens.
 
DEFINITION OF SOCIAL STUDIES
 
Social studies is the systematic study of an integrated body of content from the social sciences and humanities to develop citizens with skills of problem solving and decision making on crucial social issues.
 
SOCIAL STUDIES IS VERY MUCH INVOLVED WITH INQUIRY LEARNING.
  
Students are actively involved in any or all of :
 

 
Senior Social Studies

 
Senior social studies is about how societies work and how people can participate in their communities as informed, critical, active, and responsible citizens.

Students examine the causes and effects of social issues that relate to identity, culture, and organisation and learn to take actions that may bring about social improvement.

They investigate how individuals, communities, and societies respond to change and how ideas about society develop over time.