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General aims of teaching social science

    General aims of Teaching Social Science 1. Close acquaintance with the environment. Social science helps children to acquaint with the past and present social, cultural and geographical environment and to gain insights. 2. Interest in socio-economic institutions. Social science in schools helps students to take a keen interest in the ways in which various socio-economic and political Institutions assist and regulate human life. 3. Appreciation of cultural heritage. The teaching of social science enables children to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of one's nation as well as of other nations. 4. Shifting of material. The teaching of social science enables students to recognise and get rid of what is undesirable and antiquated especially in the context of social change. 5. Development of broadmindedness. Social science aims at ensuring that narrow, parochial, and selfish tendencies are not allowed to grow in learners and that they become tolerant and broadminded....

Aims and objectives

Aims 1. Broad, long ranged desired outcome of instruction. 2. Aims are general and broad. 3. Aims are not easily attainable, common to more than one subject, ultimate destination, and important from the point of view of nation. Objectives 1. Specific and measurable outcome of instruction. 2. Objectives are specific and exact in nature. Objectives are easily attainable, specific to the subject, and important from the point of view of a classroom.

Continuing Professional Development

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Introduction In the 21st century, teaching is a dynamic profession that continuously evolves with new knowledge, technologies, pedagogical innovations, and societal changes. Therefore, teachers cannot rely solely on the knowledge and skills acquired during their initial teacher education. They must continuously update and improve their professional competencies throughout their careers. This ongoing process is known as Continuous Professional Development (CPD). What is Continuous Professional Development (CPD)? Definition Continuous Professional Development (CPD) refers to the ongoing process through which teachers continuously enhance their knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes, and professional practices throughout their professional career. In simple words: CPD is a lifelong process of learning, improving, and updating professional knowledge and teaching skills to become a more effective teacher. Why is CPD Important? Modern...