Effectiveness of active learning strategy in learning socialscience Rao M. Umaesh*, Dr. Singaravelu G.** *Ph.D., Scholar, Research & Development Center, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu **Ph.D, D.Litt, Professor and Head, Dept. of Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Online published on 1 August, 2019. Abstract This paper presents the influence of Active learning in particular, the shift to a more student-centred approach to learning Socialscience among the students of standard VI on academic achievement. Objectives of the Study 1. To diagnose the problems of the students in learning Social science through conventional methods. 2. To find out the significant difference in achievement mean score between the Pre test of control group and Post test of control group.3. To find out the significant difference in achievement mean score between the Pre test of Experimental group and Post test of Experimental group. 4. To find out the impact of Active Learning in learning Socialscience. Methodology Equivalent group Experimental method was adopted in the study. Participants Sixty students of standard VI were selected as sample for the study. Instrumentation Researcher's self-made achievement test was used as instrumentation for the study. Findings Active Learning strategy is more effective than traditional methods in learning Socialscience for the students of standard VI. Educational implications It can be implemented in other levels and all other Socialscience learning. Top Keywords Active learning strategy, Conventional method of learning, and Equivalent group experimental method. Top |