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1. ONLINE ASSIGNMENT
Topic :
Principles of social Science Curriculum Construction and new trends
in social Science Curriculum.
Introduction
Social Science are the source and store houses of Scientific Social
Knowledge one of the major curricular goals it aims at is equipping children with
learning experiences in the context of social relationships. curriculum is the crux
of the whole educational process.
The term curriculum is derived from the Latin word Currere which means
path. Social Science curriculum is intimately related with all aspects of Social
Science education.
Functions of curriculum
1. Synthesis of the subjects of study and life
2. Acquisition and strengthening of knowledge
3. Complete development
4. Development of democratic values
5. Satisfaction of the educant’s needs
6. Realization of values
7. Harmony between individual and society
8. Creation of suitable environment.
Any curriculum, if it is to serve the purpose for which it is constructed

2. much be based on the sound foundations. As any system of education should be
based on the philosophical, sociological and phychological foundations the
curriculum too should be provided be developed accordingly.
Principles of Social Science curriculum construction
There have 15 important principles behind the construction of Social Science
Curriuclum.
1. The principles of child centredness
2. The principles of community centredness
3. The principles of integration
4. The principles of forward looking
5. Conservative principles
6. Renewal principles
7. Creative principles
8. Motivation principles
9. Maturity principles
10.Principles for preparation for the life
11.Principles of elasticity and flexibility
12.The principles of comprehensiveness
13.The principles of balance
14.The principles of utility

3. New trends in Social Science Curriculum Construction
1. Spiral Approach
According to this approach, children in the primary classes began to develop
simple generalizations man carrying on his everyday activities. Gradually as
they progress through the middle and high classes they work with none and
more complex item of information and as a result, deepen and reshape the
dimensions of the related generalization already developed earlier.
Merits
It make Social Science as a subject of immediate and real interest.
Limitations
It is difficult to develop a sense of time and space in the pupils.
2. Topical approach
Selected the topic of study suitable for the age, ability and interest of children
are included in the curriculum and each topic is deals with completely in the class
were it is first introduced
Merits
This approach can be adapted according to the age and aptitude of the children, it
provide an action plan for dealing with wast metrial in a logical and rational way.
Limits
It construct the continuity of the subject matter.
3. Unit Approach
Approximately 150 to 160 daily lessons per year about 10 or 20 or more
major units to be devided in to an average of six, seven or eight lessons each

4. provide a feausible course of action both in planning instruction and comprehending
the scope of the course.
Merits
The unit approach is well suited for the development of the abilities and
skills involved in cognition as well as in democrativ out look, ideals and processes.
In a unit, the needs of the learner can be given top consideration.
Limitations
If the items of a unit are not well planned, with a wholistic approach they
will be comes mere groups of isolated facts.
4. Chronological Approach
Chronological approach is extremely useful in organising the content
especially in history. It is also woth while in the development of the curriculum
for the study of the evolution of earth, man, etc.
Merits
It will give a more precise and comprehensive idea of the content in the
context concerned.
Eg. (1) The history of freedom struggle from 1919 - 1947
(2) History of Europe between 1914 to 1945
Limitations
This approach has got limited utility because the relativity of importance of
a subject matter is actually no in terms of the sequence of its occurance but in
view of the socio-economic and political impact on the life of the people.

5. Conclusion
In brief, curriculum is the means of achieving the goals of education. It is
intermately related with all aspects of education. While education is a
developmental process, geare towards a coveted goal, curriculum is the input aswell
as the medium that provides goal oriented direction to that process. While education
is the result of learning, curriculum signifies situations and experiences for learning
anyway education deals primarily with why or for what purpose, but curriculum
deals with the what and in what why.

6. ASSIGNMENT
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Name : Anie Varghese
Std. : B.Ed
Subject : Social Science
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7. EDU - 02 - Psychology of Development and Learning Practicum
Topic __________________________
Name of the Teacher ___________________________
1. Is your physical problem affecting your study ?
Yes No
2. Does your parent encourage your study?
Yes No
3. Is the fincancial problem of your family affecting your studies?
Yes No
4. If you are not able to understand a topic can you follow the next topic of the
subject?
Yes No
5. Have you feel any difficulties to follow the frequent changes in education system?
Yes No
6. can you follow the immediate changes in the medium of language from Malayalam
to English?
Yes No
7. Do you feel language problem during examinations?
Yes No
8. Do you have mental tension during examination?
Yes No
9. Do you feel hated towards subject while the teachers harassing you?
Yes No
10. Do your family problem adversly affect your laarning?
Yes No