Organisation of social science Framework

1. PREPARED BY Prof. Goutam Patra
‘Crriculum’ derived from a Latn word ‘Currer’ means to run.(a
course of path on which one runs to reach the goal)
Introduction: A ceaseless process- a dynamic
phenomenon-changes to society- Multifarious
challenges of to day and tomorrow -reflects
needs and aspiration of the learners-content areas
based on experiences from HISTORY,
Geography, civics, Economics and SOCIOLOGY
NECESITY: Attainment of Personal& social Goal, Dev. Of
Human Resource, Emphasizing Learner centered
Approach, Freedom in selecting Content and Learning
Experiences, Core Components, Language, Math,
Environmental Education, Health Education(1986 NPE)

2.  The needs and capacities of Learners
 Adoptable to changing circumstances
 Relevance to Pupil’s experiences
 Principle of integrated knowledge
 Adoption to community interests
 Promotion of inter communal understanding
 Cultivation of critical sense
 Right ideals and loyalties
 Relation to current affairs
 Comprehensiveness of social experiences
 Time allotment /Verttcal and Horizontal articulation

3.  Social scenerio: Secularism, Democracy, Equality,
Liberty, Fraternity, Justice, Patriotism ,National
Integration
 School Education Scenerio: Universal Education,
Dynamic Phenomena, Qualitative Improvement
 EDUCATION FOR COHESIVE SOCIETY:
 Education for –Girls, Special Learners,
Disdvantage Group, Gifted children, Preserving
Cultural Heritage
 Responding to the Impact of Globlization- Env.
Issues
 Challenging ICT
 Linking with Life Skills

4.  Relating Education to world of Work
 Reducing The Curriculum Load
 Constructivists Approach
 Psychologically equip with the changes
 Culture specific Pedagogies
 Aesthetic Development
 CCE
 Empowering Teachers on Curriculum Dev.
 Implementation of National Curriculum
 National and International Scenerio:
 Globalization---------An Assessment