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This document discusses the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and constructivist methods in social science education. It outlines key aspects of constructivism, including active student involvement, democratic and interactive environments, and the teacher facilitating learning. The role of ICT is also examined, noting how tools like projectors, audiovisuals, and online resources can support project-based, experiential learning in social studies. The conclusion advocates for ICT-based and constructivist approaches as both being student-centered methods that encourage autonomy and responsibility.
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- 1. ASSIGNMENT Topic : ICT AND CONSTRUCTIVIST METHOD IN THE STUDY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE CHANDULAL R V SOCIAL SCIENCE
- 2. INDEX Sl No. Content Page No. 1 Introduction 1-2 2 Content 2-6 3 Conclusion 7. 4 Reference 8
- 3. INTRODUCTION Information and communication technology (ICT) is often used as an extended synonym for information technology (IT), but is a more specific term that stresses the role of unified communications (telephone line and wireless signals). Recent developments in the field of new technology have revolutionized the ways in which knowledge transfer can occur in the social science. Technological escalation has bestowed upon education proliferation of equipment and materials which can assist in the re organization and redefinition of educational experiences. Constructivism means pupil studying in his/her own manner critical thinking strengthening is the main theme of this kind of study Characteristics of consructivism The learners are actively involved The environment is democratic The activities are interactive and student centered The teacher facilitates a process of learning in which students are encouraged to be responsible and autonomous. Role of Teacher in constructivist approach The teacher’s role is to prompt and facilitate discussion. The teacher’s main focus should be on guiding students by asking questions that will lead them to develop their own conclusionon the subject. Teacher prevaile democratic
- 4. environment Equal opportunities gaining each students or should aware about democracy and secularism. Evaluation in Social Science Traditionally evaluation in the classroom is based on testing. In this style constructivit teaching the process of gaining knowledge is viewed as being just as important as the product. Assessment is based not only testes, but also on observation of student, the student’s work and student’s point of view Oral discussion Debates Map reading Field visit Social service Environmental programmes Cleaning Co-operation Textbook in social science education This is contrary to the traditional classroom in which students work primarily alone, learning is achieved through repetition. Textbook should activity oriented. Pupil answering his own intelligence and creativity Dewy, Piaget, Bruner, Vygotskey, Howard Hardner these are constructist thinkers.
- 5. ICT based education in social science While there are changes in the views of the nature of social science and the role of social science in education, the increasing prevalence of information and communication technologies (ICT) also offers challenge to the models of teaching learning process. For example, offer ICT offer arrange of different tools for use in the school activities. Projector based learning Audio visual learning Social issues based learning Computer controlled microscope and map Publishing and presentation system Some important values for proper use of ICT in socials science Best motivators The students work with more interest and zeal. Clear image Clear image are formed when we see, hear, touch, as our experiences are direct. Concrete and more or less permanent. Freedom ICT used learning is great scope for children to move about talk, laugh and comment upon. Variety Realism
- 6. Antidote to the disease of verbal instruction. ICT used social science study is more effective and pupil centered.
- 7. CONCLUSION Constructivist approach and ICT based study is both pupil centered. The teachers are facilitates a process of learning in which students are encouraged to be responsible and autonomous. The replacement of the older and perhaps more familiar team ICT in education by the new term educational technology and instructional technology is primary due to the dynamic use and expansion of internet projector.
- 8. REFERENCE Essentials of educational technology: teaching learning : JC Aggarwal Methods of teaching history: Moturi Srinivas Prasada Rao http://arhive. F uturelab.org