Students’ perception of the study of social studies and its implementation. A case of the Sege senior high school

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.