Enhancing Social Studies Delivery using Discussion Teaching Method at Selected Junior High Schools in Ghana

This study examined the effective use of the discussion teaching method in social studies at selected Junior High Schools in the Oforikrom Municipality, Ghana. In Ghana, Oforikrom municipality in particular, there are limited studies on how student centered learning approach can aid in effective teaching and learning. The study involved a sample size of 160, with 130 students and 30 teachers selected randomly. Data was collected through questionnaires, with responses analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings indicated that students prefer active involvement in classroom activities to combat boredom. The discussion teaching method promotes an interactive learning environment, encouraging collaboration among students. This approach allows them to learn from each other’s insights and experiences, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning. By actively engaging in knowledge construction, students transition from passive recipients of information to active participants in their educational journey. The study recommends that it is essential to enhance the level of engagement and active learning in junior high schools; teachers ought to regularly integrate the discussion pedagogical approach in learning.