History

Course summary

Through studying this course, pupils will: ● Develop their interest and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its value and significance. ● Acquire an understanding of different a diverse range of social, cultural and religious identities within society. ● Build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study. ● Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds. ● Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them. ● Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study. ● Develop their use and understanding of historical terms, concepts and skills. ● Make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past. ● Organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.