Course-5 Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects pmd

Check Your Progress – 2
You have studied the importance of different school subjects like math, science, social
science and language. You are teaching one of these subjects. Mention the outcome you
have realised through the subject that you have taught. It may include what has been discussed
already or may be something not discussed so far. Quote illustrations and examples
1.5.4. Let us Summarise
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The subjects taught in schools are of great importance because it helps to achieve
the objectives of education, in multiple ways. Some of the aspects which make
learning school subjects inevitable for students are, the school subjects equip
the individual with the skills and competencies required to lead a quality life,
they promote the basic academic skills required for day to day living like
communication, problem solving analytical thinking , they give an awareness
about the neighbourhood in which the individual lives.
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Each of the subject taught in school like math, science, language and social
science helps to achieve specific objectives. Each contribute in its own way
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1.5.5. Answer to Check Your Progress: 1and 2
Check Your Progress-1
Share your experiences with your colleagues.
Check Your Progress – 2
Share your experiences with your colleagues.
1.5.6. Unit end Exercises
2.
Explain the importance of school subjects.
3.
Explain the role of math, science, social science and language in the school
curriculum.
1.5.7. References
1.
Subjects and academic disciplines. In A. Luke, A.Woods & K.Weir(Eds.),
Curriculum, Syllabus design and equity: A primer and model. London:
Routledge Publication.
2.
Ivor F. Goodson and Colin J. Marsh (1996). Studying school subjects –
Aguide.London: Routledge Publication.
3.
https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/articles/education/importance-of-science-
education.aspx
4.
https://www.piday.org/10-reasons-why-math-is-important-in-life/
5.
https://www.progressiveteacher.in/the-importance-of-social-studies-in-the-
school-curriculum/
6.
https://www.orindaacademy.org/2014/07/10/the-importance-of-social-studies-
in-schools/
7.
http://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/7796/1/Unit-1.pdf
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