Historical Question: How has the Social-Studies syllabus in the Primary school evolved to meet the needs of the ever changing society?
Hypothesis: Education is much more than just the transmission of knowledge or developing understanding and applying of knowledge. It requires that the teacher develop values, attitudes, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and a multitude of learning skills to produce an honest, loyal, productive and contributing citizen of Trinidad and Tobago. Social-Studies is an area of study that will effectively allow this because it “draws from a variety of disciplines including Sociology, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science and many other disciplines which are necessary in understanding society” (Social Studies for the Primary School, 1994). This research project compares and contrasts the social studies curriculum in Trinidad and Tobago from 1994 to 2004. It further examines why the structure was changed and what are some of the implications for both the student and teacher and in a wider context, the community and the world.
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