Students and Teachers’ Perception of Social Studies Subject: A Case of Selected Senior High Schools (SHS) in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana

The upsurge of moral decadence among the youth Ghana these days seems to attest fact that teaching and learning social studies is beset by some limiting factors. question comes mind whether students teachers really understand purpose as a subject they even have right perceptions about for preparing use productive citizenship. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was chosen this study involving 335 SHS 32 2020-2021 academic years within Tamale Metropolis. Questionnaires were designed collect data from respondents. quantitative obtained analyzed using frequencies percentages. results showed though had appreciable knowledge what meant achieve in lives students, realization aims appears be hindered classroom climate, situation has led poor participation during lessons. therefore, recommends resources such room, museum, laboratory, reference books, audio-visual materials should made available lessons encourage active learners.