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The Meaning and Scope of Social Studies Education

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<h1><strong>MEANING AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Social Studies</li> <li>Scope of Social Studies</li> <li>Interaction between Man and the Environment</li> <li>Reasons for Studying Social Studies</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Meaning of Social Studies</strong></h2> Social Studies is the study of man and his environment. It focuses on making us understand the interrelationship between man and his environment. It can be described as a subject that studies the way man lives in his physical and social environment. It is about how man influences his environment and how this environment, in turn, influences him. <br> <h2><strong>Scope of Social Studies</strong></h2> Basically, scope of Social Studies entails man, his environment (physical environment and social environment) as well as science and technology which man uses to make his environment suitable or conducive for him. It also entails the fact that Social Studies is an <em>integrated subject.</em> <img class="size-full wp-image-30637 aligncenter" src="https://classhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/scope-of-social-studies1.jpg" alt="Scope of Social Studies" width="409" height="261" /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dimensions of Social Studies</strong></p> <strong>Man</strong>: In Social Studies, ‘when we say man’ we simply mean human beings – you and I. It refers to human beings anywhere in the world: male or female, black or white. <strong>Man’s Environment:</strong> Environment refers to the totality of things and fellow human beings around man. There are two types of environment: physical environment and social environment. (a)<strong> Physical Environment:</strong> Physical environment refers to those physical things (or non-humans) around man. Examples are land, river, water, car, building etc. They are natural or man-made objects in our environment that we can see, feel or touch. Physical environment can be divided into <em>Natural Environment</em> and<em> Artificial Environment</em>. (i)<strong> Natural physical environments: </strong>These are things provided by God or nature. These include:

Causes of Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria

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<h1><strong>CAUSES OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Causes of Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Causes of Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria</strong></h2> Some causes of social problems in Nigeria are: <ol> <li>Poverty in the midst of plenty in the society or community.</li> <li>Corruption among leaders.</li> <li>Negative Peer Group Influence</li> <li>Influence of the Mass Media</li> <li>Unchecked access to the internet.</li> <li>Divorce and broken homes</li> <li>Cheating within the group.</li> <li>Sexual immorality in the society.</li> <li>Cultism among the youths and elders.</li> <li>Parents encouraging their wards’ involvement in examination malpractice.</li> <li>Greed for wealth at all costs without legitimate labour for it.</li> <li>Lack of love and parental care in the family.</li> <li>Unfaithful religious leaders.</li> <li>Indiscipline</li> <li>Disobedience to the laws of the land.</li> <li>Ignorance</li> <li>Injustice</li> <li>Proliferation of arms and ammunition.</li> </ol> <h2><strong>Poverty</strong></h2> Poverty means the inability to provide the basic needs of life for oneself, family and dependants. This basic needs primarily are food, clothing and shelter. In addition, inability to provide quality education to enable proper and complete socialization of one’s children to make them live decent lives and be fulfilled are some of the causes of social problems in the society. This is so because children brought up improperly develop to become social deviants who are lured into all kinds of crimes and illegitimate means of making money in order to keep body and soul together. Poverty sometimes leads to broken homes and disjointed up-bringing of children. Although Nigeria is blessed with many natural resources that should make Nigerian rich, the wealth is hijacked by the few leaders and make many Nigerians to live in poverty. About 70% of the population live below the bread line; meaning that majority of Nigerians are poor in the midst of plenty. No wonder Nigeria is classified by the United Nations recently as 40<sup>th</sup> among the world’s poorest countries.

History of Nigerian Social Studies Education

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<h1><strong>HISTORY OF NIGERIAN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>History of Social Studies: The World Perspective</li> <li>History of Social Studies in Nigeria</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>History of Social Studies: The World Perspective</strong></h2> There was no school subject with the name of Social Studies before the World War II, WWII (1 Sep 1939 – 2 Sep 1945). Before then, Social Science subjects like anthropology, archaeology, jurisprudence, philosophy, religion, psychology, political science, history, sociology, geography and economics were taught at college level. The subjects were thought to be adequate in addressing the problems of social living. But with the outbreak of World War I, WWI (1914 – 1918), it dawned on world leaders that the problems of man’s relations with one another can only be solved by integrating relevant ideas from these various but “stand-alone” social science subjects: this is called integrative approach. The United States of America and many European countries designed curricular programmes in Social Studies in which it was first taught as a school subject, relevant to their various environments and experiences shortly after World War I and World War II. Within the few years of its introduction, it produced better understanding among people and nations and greater appreciation of the roles of man in the society.   <h2><strong>History of Social Studies in Nigeria</strong></h2>

Effects of Social Problems in Nigeria

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<h1><strong>EFFECTS OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Social Problems as they Affect the Individual</li> <li>Social Problems as they Affect the Family</li> <li>Social Problems Affecting the Nation</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Social Problems as they Affect the Individual</strong></h2> The following are some of the social problems affecting individuals in Nigeria: <ol> <li><strong>Sexual immorality:</strong> Unwholesome evil pressures from the opposite sex that exposes individuals to varieties of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, herpes, staphylococcus, HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnancies, dropping out of school and thus truncating one’s education and early unplanned premature marriage or single parenthood for ladies. etc.</li> <li><strong>Poverty:</strong> Poverty caused by unemployment or high cost of living prevents individuals to meet their basic needs of life. Poverty itself generates malnutrition, sicknesses and diseases. This sometimes lead to divorce cases and broken homes. Children who could not complete their education due to poverty of their parents sometimes end up becoming miscreants, area boys, prostitutes etc in the society.</li> <li><strong>Negative peer pressure:</strong> Peer pressure on some youths in institutions of higher learning has made them join secret cults that ruin their careers. Peer group influence also cause some youths to become drug addicts that may lead them to insanity, schizophrenic disorders like paranoia, psychosis and untimely death.</li> <li><strong>Crimes:</strong> Crimes in the society have led to insecurity of individual lives and properties.</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Social Problems as they Affect the Family</strong></h2> The following are some of the social problems affecting families in Nigeria:

The Family as a Primary Social Group

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<h1><strong>FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Social Group</li> <li>Meaning of Primary Social Group</li> <li>What Makes the Family A Primary Social Group</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Social Group</strong></h2> Social group refers to a number of people who maintain common interest and are united for a particular purpose. Every member is expected to take part in its activities and obey its rules and regulations.   <h2><strong>Meaning of Primary Social Group</strong></h2> <strong>Primary social group</strong> is a group in which the members know themselves very well. They are very close to one another and also have face to face intimate relationship. A primary social group is formed by nature as individuals have no choice of the group they are born into. Examples of primary social groups are:

Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems

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<h1><strong>WAYS OF SOLVING CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Ways of Solving Contemporary Social Problems in Nigeria</strong></h2> Contemporary social problems in Nigeria can be solved by applying the following measures: <ol> <li>Rule of law</li> <li>Anti-corruption agencies</li> <li>Civil society</li> <li>Government policies</li> <li>Infrastructural development and maintenance</li> <li>Job creation to reduce unemployment</li> <li>Religious organization</li> <li>Public opinion leader</li> <li>School</li> <li>Personal discipline</li> <li>Security agencies</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Solutions or Measures of Solving Social Problems</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Rule of Law</strong></h3> This means that no one is above the law; that is, before the law all men are equal<strong>.</strong> Most of the contemporary social problems can be eradicated if we all obey the laws of the country. All offenders including corrupt leaders who steal or embezzle public funds should be punished irrespective of their wealth or position. There should be no ‘sacred cows’.

The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Social Group

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<h1><strong>THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS OF A FAMILY AS A PRIMARY SOCIAL GROUP</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group</li> <li>General Functions of the Family</li> <li>Roles of the Father in the Family</li> <li>Roles of the Mother in the Family</li> <li>Roles of the Children in the Family</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>The Roles and Responsibilities of Members of a Family as a Primary Social Group</strong></h2> To enjoy and sustain the family as a primary social group, each member has vital roles to play. The family is the source from which the society take its root. Children and adults learn responsibilities from home before they go out to the larger society to demonstrate it. An adage says “charity begins at home”. <br> <h2><strong>General Functions of the Family</strong></h2> The following are the general functions of the family: <ol> <li><strong>Procreation</strong>: bringing new members of the family into the world for continuity of the family and the society.</li> <li><strong>Provision:</strong> The basic necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing are provided in the family.</li> <li><strong>Moral Guidance:</strong> Training of the children in line with the acceptable norms of the society in good character formation.</li>

The Need for Safety; Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplaces

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<h1><strong>SAFETY MEASURES IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND WORKPLACES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Safety</li> <li>Reasons for Safety in the Environment</li> <li>Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplace</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Safety</strong></h2> Safety is the state of being safe. It is the condition of being protected against physical, social, financial, political, emotional and occupational hazard. Safety in the environment involves taking every precaution to ensure that the environment is safe for us to live in. <br> <h2><strong>Reasons for Safety in the Environment</strong></h2> Reasons for safety in the environment include the following:- <ol> <li>A safe environment is a hazard-free environment.</li> <li>To sustain the environment so that present and future generations can be supported by the environment.</li> <li>To preserve natural beauty of our environment.</li> <li>To reduce health-related risks in order to prolong life.</li> </ol> The need for safety is very important as it would to a large extent reduce the accident rates at home, school and working place. <h2><strong>Safety Measures in the Home, School and Workplace</strong></h2>

Characteristics of Large and Small Family Sizes

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<h1><strong>THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LARGE/SMALL FAMILY SIZE</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning and Characteristics Family Size</li> <li>Characteristics of Large Family Size – father, mother, and many children</li> <li>Characteristics of Small Family Size – father, mother and very few children</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Family Size</strong></h2> Family size means the number of people in a family. A family is said to have small size if it comprises father, mother and few (usually one to four) children. A large family size is made of father, mother and more than four children. <br> <h2><strong>Characteristics of Large Family Size</strong></h2> The nature of a large family size can be easily explained under the following headings: Summarily, large family size has the following characteristics:

Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorists

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<h1><strong>SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS, MOTORISTS, ETC.</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Traffic Rules and Regulations</li> <li>Road Signs and Traffic Lights</li> <li>Causes of Road Accidents</li> <li>Consequences of Not Obeying Traffic Rules</li> <li>Traffic Rules and Regulations</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Traffic Rules and Regulations</strong></h2> Traffic rules and regulations refer to a set of laws prepared for road users on how to behave on the road. <br> <h2><strong>Road Signs and Traffic Lights</strong></h2> Every day, we come across many signs on our roads. Such signs include the following: 1. <strong>Traffic Lights:</strong> This is usually located at cross-roads junctions. Traffic lights has three colours, which are <strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">amber</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: #008000;">green</span></strong> and <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>red</strong></span>. Each colour gives specific instruction to road users. E.g. <span style="background: #ffcc00; border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px;"><strong>Amber</strong></span> (Yellow light) indicates <strong>GET</strong> <strong>READY</strong> TO GO. <span style="background: #008000; border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px;"><strong>Green</strong></span> means GO. <span style="background: #ff0000; border-radius: 5px; padding: 2px;"><strong>Red</strong></span> means STOP. <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-37820 aligncenter" src="https://classhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/traffic-lights.jpg" alt="Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorists - Traffic lights" width="377" height="217" /><strong>Traffic Lights</strong></p>  

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