This document discusses various teaching methods used in social science. It begins by introducing different methods like the textbook method, laboratory method, activity method, and others. It then outlines the objectives, scope, limitations, and methodology of a study analyzing the effectiveness of these methods. Key findings from a survey of students show that lecture methods are most commonly used but students are also interested in dramatic methods. The conclusion discusses how different methods have merits and limitations, and teachers should combine approaches rather than rely solely on textbooks.

1. A study on the effectiveness of various
methods used in social science
INDEX
Chapter Page No.
1. Introduction
Need and significance
Objective

2. Statement of the study
Scope and limitation
2. Methodology
Method
Tool
Sample
3. Analysis and interpretation
4. Findings and conclusion
Reference
Appendix
INTRODUCTION
A teaching method is nothing but a way of imparting method is
nothing but a scientific way of presenting the subject keeping in mind the
psychological and physical requirements of children. There may be more than one
method of teaching, as there are more than one road for going to a destination with

3. the development of the subject matter and knowledge of social studies. Various
methods have involved and are used for teaching of the social studies. Some
important methods of teaching of social studies are text book method, laboratory
method. Activity method, source method, recitation or social red recitation method,
survey method, dramatic method comparative method, narration method.
The methods of teaching should expand the range of students interest.
“we would arrange all schools to provide in the time – table at least one free period
everyday in which students may pursue their favourite hobbies and creative
activities individually or in groups preferably under the guidance of some teacher.
The secondary education commission recommended corresponding to these major
aims of teaching, there are two ways of learning social studies. Learning through
the subject of matter and learning through organized situation and experiences for
former. The text book method the lecture method and the discussion method are
considered to be most suitable for the latter, the project method, the problem
method the unit method, the source method and the socialized recitation method
are thought to be most effective and beneficial. In order to make children learn
effectively the teacher has to adopt the right method of teaching.
NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE
The methods of teaching should expand the range of students interest.
“we would argued all schools to provide in the time table, at least one free period
every day in which student may pursue their favorite hobbies and creative
activities individually or in groups, preferably under the guidance of some teacher
‘recommended by the secondary education commission. They should provide

4. various opportunities for free participation in accepted projects and activities
where in discipline and co-operation are constantly in demand. The study is
significant and hence has been undertaken by the investigator.
OBJECTIVES
To find out the “Effectiveness of various methods used in social
science”
STATEMENT OF THE STUDY
The study is entitled has “A Study on the effectiveness of various
methods of social science”.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
For teacher of every subject methods is important method is nothing
but a scientific way of presenting the subject, keeping in mind the psychological
and physical requirements of the children.
Due to the lack of proper time the present study is limited. Sample
limits the investigator from having a detailed collection of information.
METHODOLOGY
Methodology refers to the use of different kinds of method to
undertake study.

5. METHOD
For the present study the investigator has used the survey method.
TOOL
The tool used for the present study is a well prepared questionnaire
SAMPLE
The sample used for the present study is co-students of 10th, Prayar
School, Oachira.
ANALYSIS AND INTERPREATATION
The sample selected for the study is 10th students of Prayar school.
The investigator taken the study on the “Effectiveness of various methods used in
social science”

6. No. of
questions
Response Percentage
Yes No Yes No
1. 1 9 10% 90%
2. 10 0 100% 0%
3. 4 6 40% 60%
4. 7 3 70% 30%
5. 8 2 80% 20%
6. 6 4 60% 40%
7. 5 5 50% 50%
8. 8 2 80% 20%
9. 6 4 60% 40%
10. 4 6 40% 60%
11. 8 2 80% 20%
12. 4 6 40% 60%
13. 7 3 70% 30%
14. 9 1 90% 10%
15. 9 1 90% 10%
To the question are you satisfied by lecture method? The 90% have
responded positively and 10% have responded negatively lecture method is most
commonly practices is teaching social studies.
To the question do you like and are interested in dramatic method, the
100% have responded positively. The dramatic method is based on the theory of
play. The students make interest in dramatic using the subject matter.

7. To the question, problem solving method is an intensive method, so
students have responded negatively and 70% students have responded positively.
To the question do you know any comparative method the 40% students have
responded positively and 60% have responded negatively.
To the question, lecture method is an oldest method 80% have
positively responded negatively to the next question. The text book method
develops in the students habit of doing work in a systematic and scientific manner.
Students have responded positively and 40% students have responded negatively.
To the question observation method increase your enquiry nature the
50% students have responded positively and 50% students have responded
negatively. The next questions lecture method does not allow all the facilities of
the students to develop. 80% have responded negatively.
To the question, the social science teacher should not follow text book method.
40% students have responded positively and 60% students have responded
negatively.
CONCLUSION
The text book method, the lecture method and the discussion method
are considered to be most suitable for the latter, the project method. The problem
method, the unit method, the source method and socialized recitation method are
thought to be most effective and beneficial.

8. After considering the merits and limitations it may be conducted that
too much reliance and emphasis of the text book should not be placed because text
book method is not a complete method in itself. Teacher should use this method in
combination with other methods of teaching. Teacher should give assignment
which should be challenging so as to motivate the pupils for self activity learning
and self study.
As in the case of all other methods we should not think that socialized
recitation is a solutions to all class room problems. It is only a procedure which
may frequently be used by the teacher to much advantages.
“If the teaching is to reach it’s highest degree of efficiency. Teacher
must possess a broad understanding of all faces of is essential to good teaching.
REFERENCES
1. Teaching of social studies. A. S. KOHLI first edition, 1996 ANMOL
Publications
2. J. C. Agarwal – Teaching of history

9. APPENDIX
1. Are you satisfied by lecture method?
2. Yes No
3. Do you like and interested in dramatic method?
4. Do you know any comparative method?
5. Is problem solving method effective?
6. Lecture method is a most oldest method. Do you agree?
7. Text book method, develop in the students the habit of doing work in a
systematic and scientific manner, do you agree?
8. Observation method is increase your enquiry nature?
9. Lecture method does not allow the facilities of the students to develop. Do
you agree?
10.Does this method of teaching expand the range of students interest?
11.Social science teacher should not follow text book method Do you agree?
12.Problem solving method includes your studies does it develop you language
fluency?
13.Do you agree text book methods narrows out look?
14.Do you like learning by doing method?
15.Project method, provide spirit of co-operation. Are you agree?
16.Do you feel project method give proper freedom in your studies?