History Download KS3 History National Curriculum here Who we are - Kate Blundell
- Marufa Ahmed Ali
- Ayoko Ito
What we do History fires pupils' curiosity and imagination, moving and inspiring them with the dilemmas, choices and beliefs of people in the past. It helps pupils develop their own identities through an understanding of history at personal, local, national and international levels. It helps them to ask and answer questions of the present by engaging with the past. Pupils find out about the history of their community, Britain, Europe and the world. They develop a chronological overview that enables them to make connections within and across different periods and societies. They investigate Britain's relationships with the wider world, and relate past events to the present day. As they develop their understanding of the nature of historical study, pupils ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and learn to substantiate any arguments and judgements they make. They appreciate why they are learning what they are learning and can debate its significance. History prepares pupils for the future, equipping them with knowledge and skills that are prized in adult life, enhancing employability and developing an ability to take part in a democratic society. It encourages mutual understanding of the historic origins of our ethnic and cultural diversity, and helps pupils become confident and questioning individuals.
How we do it
The course will involve the study of World and European history mostly starting in the twentieth century and ending in the 1990s. What will I study?
You will study four modern world topics and also study modern British and Indian history topics which will be the basis of your coursework. Yr10 – Nazi Germany (Paper 2 exam)
Votes for Women (Coursework)
A Divided Union? (Paper 1 exam) Yr11 – Indian Independence (Coursework)
History of the Cold War, Paper 1)
The Vietnam War (Paper 2 exam) How will the course be assessed? You will take two papers on different topics. Paper one – You will answer questions from your own knowledge of two topics you have studied.
Paper two – this covers two topics you have studied in depth. For this paper you will examine source material in a variety of forms such as photographs, cartoons, advertisements and extracts from newspapers and speeches. Coursework - worth 25% of the marks and you will complete two different coursework
assignments based on the topics: Votes for women (to be completed in Yr10) and Indian Independence (in Yr11). What skills will I develop? As well as learning about History and building your factual knowledge, the course will enable you to improve your skills in communication, IT, working with others, Improving own learning and performance and problem solving. Studying History encourages you to produce well- reasoned arguments based on the evaluation of evidence. How will I know if this course will suit me? You will enjoy this course if you want to study a subject that involves learning about and discussing the events that have shaped today’s world. If you like learning about the modern world and putting forward a well-developed point of view, then this is the course for you! What can I do at the end of the course? There are many things you can do with a GCSE in History. You could choose to continue with the study of History by taking AS History in the sixth form or at college or you could use your knowledge of history to support other AS courses such as English Literature or Government and Politics. A GCSE in History shows that you have a high level of literacy and that you are able to analyze complex information. These skills are highly valued by colleges and employers. Employment opportunities where skills gained through the study of history are particularly valued include journalism, media, law, teaching and human resources. What visits and Work Related Learning Opportunities will there be? We organise trips to history museums and sites. We also invite a guest speaker to give you a
clear idea of learning and employment opportunities History can offer. In addition, you have an
opportunity to meet one of the chief examiners of Edexcel and have a special session which
provides you with a variety of exam tips. How can I find out more? You can talk to your history teachers for more information or visit Edexcel website:
http://www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/gcse/history/gcse/1334/ Which teacher should I contact for more details? Ms Ahmed-Ali or Ms Ito
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