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Meaning, nature and scope of Social Science as NCF-2005

 

1. Meaning of Social Science (as per NCF-2005)

Social Science is the study of human society, relationships, institutions, and interactions.

It includes subjects like History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology and sometimes Psychology.

According to NCF-2005, Social Science is not just about memorizing facts and events, but about developing critical understanding of society, economy, polity, culture, and environment.

It helps learners understand the past, present and possible future, so that they can become responsible citizens.

2. Nature of Social Science (NCF-2005 perspective)

The nature of Social Science, as reflected in NCF-2005, can be explained as:

1. Interdisciplinary Nature – It draws from multiple subjects like history, geography, political science, economics, sociology, etc.

2. Practical and Life-oriented – It connects classroom knowledge with real-life social issues (poverty, gender, environment, democracy, inequality).

3. Normative and Value-based – It emphasizes values like justice, equality, liberty, human dignity, secularism and human rights.

4. Dynamic and Evolving – Knowledge of society keeps changing with new discoveries, research, and social transformations.

5. Critical and Reflective – NCF-2005 stresses that students should question social realities, rather than accept them blindly.

6. Holistic – Instead of teaching fragmented facts, it integrates ideas to give a comprehensive understanding of society.

3. Scope of Social Science (NCF-2005)

The scope of Social Science as per NCF-2005 is very broad. It includes:

1. History – To understand continuity and change in human civilization, culture, struggles, and freedom movements.

2. Geography – To study environment, natural resources, climate, population, and their relation to human life.

3. Political Science / Civics – To understand democracy, governance, rights, duties, constitution, and global order.

4. Economics – To analyze production, distribution, consumption, poverty, inequality, globalization, and sustainable development.

5. Sociology & Anthropology – To study society, social institutions, culture, traditions, and changes.

6. Education for Citizenship – Social Science is expected to prepare students for active participation in democracy, nurturing critical thinking and social responsibility.

7. Contemporary Issues – Gender, caste, environment, human rights, peace, sustainable development, globalization, communal harmony.

8. Skill Development – Research skills, data interpretation, critical analysis, communication, problem-solving.

4. NCF-2005 Recommendations on Teaching Social Science

Should not be information-loaded; instead, focus on concepts and connections.

Teaching should encourage debate, discussion, project work, field visits.

Should highlight issues of contemporary relevance (environment, human rights, gender, poverty, democracy).

Aim: to make children sensitive, reflective, participative citizens.

✅ In summary:

As per NCF-2005, Social Science is a dynamic, value-based, interdisciplinary subject that studies human society and prepares students to be responsible, critical, and democratic citizens.

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