CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Pedagogy / Social Science · easy
What can be the purpose of introducing current affairs in social science classroom?
A. Promote interest in the issues of the country.
B. Develop skills of analysis and critical evaluation.
C. Build interest in the subject by providing sensational news.
D. Help the learner relate school learning to life outside of school.
A.A, B, C are true.
B.A, B, D are true.✓ Correct
C.A, C, D are true.
D.B, C, D are true.
Explanation
Introducing current affairs helps learners take interest in national issues (A), develop analytical and critical evaluation skills (B), and connect school learning with life outside school (D). Using sensational news (C) is not a valid pedagogical purpose — sensationalism contradicts the goal of fostering critical thinking. Hence A, B, and D are correct.
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