Examining the effects of social media on the teaching and learning of social studies in the Apedwa Sda Jhs in the Abuakwa South Municipality

Abstract

The research sought to explore the effects of social media on the teaching and learning of Social amongst the JHS pupils in the Apedwa Seventh Day Adventist Junior High School in the Abuakwa South Municipality. The objectives of the study were to examine the knowledge base of pupil on the use of social media in Social Studies amongst the pupils, to determine the forms of social media platforms that pupils used in Social Studies; to examine the relevance of the use of social media in Social Studies to pupils; and to ascertain how the use of social media affects the teaching and learning of Social Studies. The study aligned itself to the qualitative research approach with a case study design. A sample of the study was determined by data saturation. Convenience sampling was used to select participants for the study. The data was gathered directly from the participants using semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist. Data was analysed qualitative using the thematic approach. The study found that students have knowledge about social media use in Social Studies It was also realized that students use Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube and Telegram as forms of social, the study also found that social media has both positive and negative effects on the teaching and learning of Social Studies amongst JHS pupils. The study recommended that students should be given some form of orientation or seminar on how well to use social media as students in order to enjoy the full academic benefit from it.