Social Studies And Sociology Department
Composition Of Social Studies And Sociology Department
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN LOWER FORMS – FORM I, II, AND III
Promote the holistic development of the child and to prepare them to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Provide a range of knowledge and understanding from historical, geographical and sociological perspectives relating both to the country and the wider world.
Appreciate the importance of the Social Science for an informed understanding of the social context in which the students live.
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Promote candidates’ awareness, knowledge and understanding of human societies.
Develop candidates’ understanding of sociological method, including the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
Provide an introduction to sociological concepts, theories and research findings.
Promote candidates’ understanding of continuity and change in social life.
Develop the capacity for the critical evaluation of different forms of information and evidence.
Promote an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural.
Enhance candidates’ ability to apply sociological knowledge and understanding to their own lives and participation within society.