Impact of Social Sciences Training programme on classroom processes at secondary school level in the state of Goa

Abstract

Education is directly related to the development of an individual and the community. It is the most important single factor for economic development as well as social emancipation. In School education, Social Science has been one important subject. Social Science subjects at school level consist of selected themes from History, Sociology, Geography, Political Science and Economics. These themes are significant for the organization of society (within and in relation to environment and surroundings) based on understanding, accommodation, appreciation and coexistence. It sometimes involves concept and ideas which are significant, contemporary and complex. Dealing with the subject of Social Science in School is a challenging task for many teachers. Students also often inadequately comprehend the real issue at hand and mange to settle for the obvious without digging deep into the themes present in the Textbooks. Thus, the need for teacher training in Social Science goes without saying.