Pedagogy of Social Studies

Pedagogy of Social Studies by Dr. Gurmit Singh is a comprehensive and updated guide designed for B.Ed. students and teacher educators across India. The book emphasizes the importance of social studies in shaping responsible, informed, and democratic citizens. Covering the prescribed syllabi of Panjab University, Punjabi University, and Guru Nanak Dev University, it offers both theoretical insights and practical strategies for effective teaching.

Divided into fourteen detailed chapters, it explores topics such as the meaning and aims of social studies, curriculum design, teaching methods, audio-visual aids, lesson planning, evaluation, and the role of the teacher. The text integrates traditional pedagogies with modern approaches like constructivism, ICT-based learning, and micro-teaching techniques.

This third revised edition (2025) reflects the latest educational trends, research, and policy directions outlined by NCERT and NCTE. It serves as an invaluable resource for aspiring and practicing teachers who seek to make social studies instruction more engaging, reflective, and impactful in fostering national integration, global understanding, and civic responsibility.