Abstract:
The aim of this study is to explore students’ perception of the study of Social Studies
and its implementation, at the Sege Senior high school. The form 2 class, with the
population of 65 students and the form 3 class, with population of 70 students were
purposively chosen by the researcher as a target population of study. These two
classes have studied Social Studies for two years and are better experienced to make
meaningful contributions to the research. The sample comprising 97 students from
both classes were conveniently chosen since they were available and were interested
in the research. Four teachers of Social Studies in the school were purposively chosen,
because they teach Social Studies and can provide meaningful information to the
study. Due to the qualitative nature of the study, the instruments used were, openended
questionnaire, interview guide, and observation schedule. The result showed
that some of the students did not have impressive attitude and perception towards the
study of Social Studies, because they had poor orientation about the subject.
Generally, Senior High School students were not satisfied with the way and manner
the subject was taught in class. The study recommended that the headmaster of Sege
senior high should give proper orientation to the prospective students on the
importance of studying Social Studies.
Description:
A Dissertation in Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education
and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies,
University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
award of the Master of Philosophy (Educational Leadership) degree