S Chand Publishing Launches Awareness Social Sciences: A Transformative Shift in Middle School Education
New Delhi : S Chand Publishing, one of India’s leading publishers and education content companies, recently launched a book series, Awareness Social Sciences (Edition 2024), for classes 6 to 8. This series aligns with the transformative directives outlined in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023.
NCF 2023 encourages an inquiry and explorative approach, urging students to question and actively engage in their learning journey. A crucial emphasis is placed on local and regional connectivity, fostering an appreciation for the immediate environment and its nuances. To break down traditional subject silos, the framework promotes an integrated teaching approach, combining History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, and other relevant disciplines.
Crafted by experienced educational experts, this groundbreaking edition follows the thematic approach, introducing each theme in an integrated view of history, geography, and civics. It embraces students’ natural curiosity, introducing a workbook format that guides personal experiential learning and discourages rote memorisation. It includes real-life case studies and offers relatable insights into diverse social structures through simplified examples. The content is presented in simple language, aligning with the expected language competency of middle school students.
The other key features of the edition include incorporating Art and Creativity in Projects to enhance engagement and reducing rote learning through visual aids like maps and diagrams. It also has a comprehensive teacher’s manual to guide educators in adapting to the innovative approach, keeping in mind the learning needs and psyche of young middle school students. Moreover, the edition incorporates well-designed assessments, including Let’s Check (in-text questions) and End-of-chapter exercises, with the goal of assessing conceptual understanding and higher-order capacities.
Mr. Jitendra Agnihotri, Business Head, S Chand Publishing (School Education), elaborated on the company’s vision for the book series, stating, “We are proud to present the Awareness Social Sciences (Edition 2024) to the bright young minds of India. This new edition is a testament to our dedication to aligning with the NCF 2023 vision. The series also reflects our commitment to providing a holistic educational experience and nurturing independent learning and critical thinking among students.
With previously launched book series and curriculum products, like the Solid Steps for classes K-5, S Chand is successfully implementing the principles of the NCF, with plans to launch more such school books and programs in the upcoming years.