Social Science · Pedagogy of Social Sciences

A Social Studies teacher designs a classroom activity where students analyze conflicting newspaper reports about a policy decision. They identify bias, check factual consistency, and compare these reports with government datasets. Students then defend their interpretations in a classroom debate. The teacher's intention is to help them evaluate information rather than accept it at face value, reinforcing accuracy and multiple perspectives. Select the correct statements regarding the nature of Social Science learning from the options below: 1. It promotes interpretation of evidence rather than rote memorization. 2. It encourages acceptance of a single authoritative viewpoint. 3. Critical thinking is central to analyzing social issues. 4. It avoids the use of contemporary social data.