1. WELCOME

2. Kerala University of Teacher Education,
Kulakkada

3. Name : Jayanti. V
Option : Social science
Reg.No.: 13982012

4. TOPIC
TOPICAL APPROACH

5. INTRODUCTION
Topical approach implies the
revolving of the contents of Social
Studies around a serieds of topics
connected together. Topics of study
suitable for the age ability and
interest of students make up the
entire syllabus.

6. EXAMPLE
• In the topical approach units focus on
discreate events.(Eg: The great depression
or world war II)
• Historical eras (Eg: The rise of Issslam)
• or the topics (Eg: the constitution or the
legislative branch)

7. MERITS
• This approach can be adapted
according to the age, ability and
aptitude of the children.
• It is impart a sense of purpose to
the pupils because of the total
preception attempted.

8. DE-MERIT
• It destroys the continuity of subject
matter
• Appropriate instructional materials
are not readily available.