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A Study on the Attitude towards Social Science among Secondary School Students Studying in Selected MBOSE Affiliated Schools Located in Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

Author(s) Dr. Bahunlang Tron
Country India
Abstract This study investigates the attitudes of secondary school students towards Social Science in selected MBOSE-affiliated schools in Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from 240 students in Classes IX and X across twelve schools, ensuring balanced representation by gender and school type viz. the government aided schools and private non-aided schools. The research employed a self-constructed Likert attitude scale and a supplementary questionnaire to assess students’ interest, perceived benefits, perceived difficulty, and demographic factors influencing their attitudes. Findings reveal that both boys and girls generally hold positive attitudes toward Social Science, with boys showing slightly higher interest and lower perceived difficulty, particularly across History, Civics, Geography, and Economics. Students from aided schools demonstrated more favorable attitudes than those from private unaided schools, highlighting the impact of institutional support and teaching practices. While most students recognize the relevance of Social Science for civic awareness and personal development, challenges such as memorization, perceived difficulty (especially among girls), and uncertainty about career relevance persist. The study highlighted the importance of innovative, student-centered pedagogies, contextualized content, and experiential learning to sustain engagement. Recommendations include integrating technology, community involvement, differentiated instruction, and continuous teacher professional development. The research advocates for curriculum reforms and supportive learning environments to make Social Science education more meaningful, inclusive, and future-oriented considering the scope of Secondary School Education.
Keywords Attitude, Social Science, Secondary School Students, MBOSE, government aided schools, private schools, Teaching Strategies.
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51093
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9s5
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