An Appraisal of Senior High School Teachers’ Knowledge of the Objectives and the Integrated Approach of Social Studies in the Kumasi Metropolis

Godfred Atta Adjei; Ibrahim Abudulai; Salifu Zibreal Sandawey; Najat Ahmed

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An Appraisal of Senior High School Teachers’ Knowledge of the Objectives and the Integrated Approach of Social Studies in the Kumasi Metropolis

Godfred Atta Adjei, Ibrahim Abudulai, Salifu Zibreal Sandawey, Najat Ahmed

Published in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (Volume 7, Issue 3)

Received: 19 August 2022 Accepted: 5 September 2022 Published: 19 September 2022

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Abstract

The integrated curriculum has been identified as one of the most effective approaches for the attainment of Social Studies objectives. The attainment of the objectives of Social Studies to a large extent depends on teachers' knowledge and practical application of wide instructional techniques and methods that enable learners to acquire values and attitudes needed to contribute to their societies. This study was therefore, to appraise Social Studies teachers’ in the Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana knowledge of the objectives and the integrated approach as a method of teaching Social Studies. A case study design with qualitative methodology was adopted for the study. A sample size of twenty (20) Social Studies teachers was purposively sampled. The data were gathered using an interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data qualitatively. The results of the study indicated that in most cases, Social Studies teachers in Senior High Schools understand the integrated approach as a method of teaching Social Studies and as a multidisciplinary approach. The study recommended that regular in-service training on new methodologies, assessment techniques, and approaches such as the integrated approach should be organized for Social Studies teachers to keep them abreast of modern approaches for the fulfillment of learners’ and societal needs. It also recommended that only trained Social Studies teachers should be allowed to teach Social Studies in Senior High Schools.

Published in	Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (Volume 7, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.tecs.20220703.15
Page(s)	102-108
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Integrated Approach, Instructional Resources, Teaching Methods, Teaching Techniques

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Godfred Atta Adjei, Ibrahim Abudulai, Salifu Zibreal Sandawey, Najat Ahmed. (2022). An Appraisal of Senior High School Teachers’ Knowledge of the Objectives and the Integrated Approach of Social Studies in the Kumasi Metropolis. Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, 7(3), 102-108. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.tecs.20220703.15

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Godfred Atta Adjei; Ibrahim Abudulai; Salifu Zibreal Sandawey; Najat Ahmed. An Appraisal of Senior High School Teachers’ Knowledge of the Objectives and the Integrated Approach of Social Studies in the Kumasi Metropolis. Teach. Educ. Curric. Stud. 2022, 7(3), 102-108. doi: 10.11648/j.tecs.20220703.15

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Godfred Atta Adjei, Ibrahim Abudulai, Salifu Zibreal Sandawey, Najat Ahmed. An Appraisal of Senior High School Teachers’ Knowledge of the Objectives and the Integrated Approach of Social Studies in the Kumasi Metropolis. Teach Educ Curric Stud. 2022;7(3):102-108. doi: 10.11648/j.tecs.20220703.15

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Godfred Atta Adjei

Department of Social Sciences, Barekese Senior High School, Barekese, Ghana
Ibrahim Abudulai

Department of Social Sciences, Gambaga College of Education, Gambaga, Ghana
Salifu Zibreal Sandawey

Department of Education, Gambaga College of Education, Gambaga, Ghana
Najat Ahmed

Department of Social Sciences, Gambaga College of Education, Gambaga, Ghana

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