Sambucharan, Michael2022-01-182022-01-1819901536https://hdl.handle.net/2139/53635This study addresses questions about the perceptions of teachers and students, related teaching and learning strategies, resource materials, and students' interest in social studies. A sample of 6 teachers and 50 Standard 4 students were randomly selected from three medium-sized schools in Couva, Trinidad. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The findings indicated little variation in the methods of instruction, unclear perceptions, minimal interest, and the dominance of the textbook as an instructional toolPrimary schoolsM.Ed.