• Dr. K. Gireesh Kumar

Brain based learning is a learner centered approach based on the structure and function of the brain by which learning occurs more effective and long lasting. The conventional methods of teaching and learning followed in schools often hinder learning, through ignoring brain’s normal learning development. As social studies is considered as a compulsory subject at secondary level, it should be studied in a more effective way than conventional method of learning. The present investigation aims to study the effectiveness of brain compatible learning on achievement in social studies among high school students by comparing the pre-test and post-test achievement scores of the experimental group and control group. The sample consisted of 89 students studying in standard IX under CBSE stream. The experimental group consisted of 44 students, treated with brain compatible learning method and the control group consisted of 45 students, treated with conventional method. Pre-test, Post-test non-equivalent parallel group experimental design was adopted for the study. The findings of the study revealed that brain compatible learning is superior to conventional method in learning social studies in terms of post-test achievement scores. Since there is a positive effect of brain-compatible learning on achievement in social studies of high school students, it seems to be an alternative tool for effective teaching learning process.

Brain Compatible Learning, Conventional method, Constructivism, Academic achievement, Social Studies, High school students, Effective teaching.

"EFFECTIVENESS OF BRAIN COMPATIBLE LEARNING ON ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 7, page no.1492-1500, July-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2007184.pdf

"EFFECTIVENESS OF BRAIN COMPATIBLE LEARNING ON ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 7, page no. pp1492-1500, July-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2007184.pdf