Which of the following is a shift proposed in social sciences instruction by…
2019
Which of the following is a shift proposed in social sciences instruction by the National Focus Group constituted by NCERT in 2006?
- A.
From the community being external to being internal to a school
- B.
From the classroom being exclusive to being inclusive
- C.
A teacher moving away from being a mentor to becoming a guide
- D.
From text book as the only source of instruction to text book as a suggestive way of instruction
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Correct answer: D
Correct shift: Treating the textbook as a suggestive resource rather than the only source of instruction.
Why this is the correct answer:
The National Focus Group emphasised that textbooks should support learning but not limit it; teachers should use multiple sources (primary documents, oral histories, local knowledge, archives, maps, field visits).
Treating textbooks as one resource promotes critical engagement, comparison of perspectives, and inquiry-based activities instead of rote acceptance of a single narrative.
In practice this leads to classroom strategies such as project work, use of local sources, group investigations, and guided interpretation of primary materials.
Note about the other statements listed in the question:
Considering the community as an integral part of school activities and linking learning to local contexts is encouraged, but the item specifically emphasises the role of textbooks as one among many instructional resources.
Inclusive classrooms and the teacher’s role as a facilitator or guide are also consistent with national guidance; however, the examined shift in this question is the move away from treating the textbook as the sole authority.