Learning about the society is such a great undertaking for it does not only inform you of the events that transpired but it also opens your awareness as member of our society and of the world.
Specifically, it brings a lot of benefit to the learner and not merely a subject area that an individual needs to comply with and to complete. Thus the following benefits may be yielded:
Discovering the significant events that evolved. Through social studies a person will be able to learn the important happenings that shaped the history. These events clearly present what our ancestors did to define their way of living and the means they exerted to create our national identity and culture.
Opening our eyes to realities. Because of social studies we will be able to see the real things that happened in the past. It is not a fiction but it is the truth that unlocks our questions in history. It keeps us keen and abreast of the realities which formed accounts of history.
Updating us to the turn of events. It should only be depending on the past but one has to know the development and progress that occur… the turn of events. The learners should vividly perceive how the people strive to work for the betterment of the society. Moreover, the latest updates on the survival of people must be shown in order to magnify the heroism that they have done for the sake of humanity.
Leading us to significant facts. The facts on people, places, time and actions are very important. Social studies leads us to recognize all of these for they have significance and relevance to us.
Making us appreciate the value of the people in history. The value of the people and events are being realized in this subject area. The learners will be able to savor the essence of what they study and will understand how these things are related to them.
Showing us the lessons of the past. Truly, we learn from the past. By means of studying social studies we will be able to absorb the education brought by history. We will be more careful on what we do and be more critical on what we say.
Helping us to prepare for the future. The lessons of the past prepare us for the future. By having an adequate knowledge of history we will be able to build a better future. The plan that we will create will be much better for history taught us to do better.
Transforming us to be more responsible citizens of our country. Social studies for its very core transforms us to be more responsible in our thoughts and in our deeds. It leads us to be a more dynamic member of our country.
By: Rojomel M. Idquival
