"Enhancing Learning through Self-assessment in Social Sciences"

**2.1.1 Self-assessment** **Understanding:** Self-assessment is a process where learners evaluate their own work, understanding, or progress in relation to specific criteria or learning objectives. This involves reflecting on one’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas needing improvement, often using checklists, rubrics, or guided questions. **Importance in the Assessment of Learners in Social Sciences:** Self-assessment is important because it encourages learners in Social Sciences to think critically about their own understanding of concepts, historical events, societal issues, and skills such as analysis and interpretation. It promotes responsibility for their learning and helps them identify gaps in knowledge or misconceptions. By engaging in self-assessment, students develop metacognitive skills, become more engaged, and are better prepared to set goals and strategies for deeper understanding of Social Sciences content.