GENERAL STUDIES
GENERAL STUDIES FULL NOTES
The teaching of General
Studies in schools and colleges has great impact on socio-economic, political
and cultural developments. This is so because it encourages the student to be
aware of various social, economic and political changes taking place in the
country, continent and the world at large. Students being part of citizenry are
entitled to know what is happening around them.
General Studies enables
students to acquire appropriate national values. This is important because they
ought to be responsible citizens as they are material for future leadership.
This book attempts to cover such topics as Philosophy and Religion; Cross
Cutting Issues; Science and Technology in Development Process; Democratic
Processes and Practices; International Relations; and Life Skills.
I.
The topic on Philosophy
and Religion emphasizes on the importance of co-existence among believers
of different faiths for national development. Tanzanian society is composed of
people of different faiths, so the issue of religious tolerance among the
believers is inevitable for national unity and development.
II.
The topic on Cross
Cutting Issues attempts to help students comprehend various contemporary
issues such as HIV/AIDS, Gender and development, environment issues, Corruption
and Drug abuse. These issues have great impact on our society today and students
should be aware of them so as to understand causes and effects; as well as seek
appropriate solutions to combat problems associated with the issues.
III.
The topic on Science and
Technology in the Development process exposes students to concept of
science, technology and development. It insists on the role of science and technology
in improving industries, agriculture and development of social services.
IV.
The topic on Democratic
Processes and Practices attempts to make students be aware of aspects of
democracy, the basic rights and freedoms of citizens, responsibilities of
citizens, rule of law and government organs.
V.
The topic of International
Relations exposes students to the concept of foreign policy, bilateral and
multilateral relations, international peace and understanding as well as globalization.
VI.
The last topic is Life
Skills. This topic attempts to address the issues of self-reliance, moral values,
personal and interpersonal skills to student. Life skills enable students to
become responsible and confident citizens.
hopes this book will offer
great support to both teachers and students in secondary
schools and colleges. It
will also contribute to improvement of quality of knowledge for General Studies
teachers so that they can deliver the required knowledge in line with the
syllabus
General studies supplementary book for A-level and colleges 2nd Edition
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