History

Curriculum Aims

The aims of this curriculum are to enable students to: 

• Discover where they stand in the contemporary world through understanding the origins and development of modern events;
• Develop the skills of critical thinking, making sound judgments and effective communication through exploring historical issues;
• Approach past and current events in an impartial and empathetic manner, using a variety of perspectives; 
• Understand the characteristics and values of their own culture;
• Appreciate the shared humanity and common problems of the world’s many people.

Curriculum Objectives

Students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of: 

• Basic historical concepts;
• Diverse standpoints and perspectives inherent in different ways of representing and interpreting the past;
• The major historical developments and trends that have shaped the contemporary world.

Students are expected to master skills which will enable them to: 

• Distinguish facts from opinions; detect biased viewpoints, ambiguous assumptions and unsubstantiated arguments; and develop proper historical perspectives; 
• Present logical and coherent arguments through proper selection and organisation of historical data; 
• Apply historical knowledge and skills in everyday life. 

Students are expected to cultivate positive values and attitudes that will enable them to: 

• Appreciate the difficulties and challenges that humankind faced in the past, and to understand the attitudes and values that influence human behaviour; 
• Tolerate and respect different opinions, and recognise the fact that although different communities have different experiences and beliefs, there are values and ideals that are commonly shared by all humankind; 
• Become responsible citizens with a sense of national identity and a global perspective.

Curriculum Framework

Highlights of Academic Activities

• Stanley Heritage Walk
• Visits
• Learning History with Films
• Victoria City Heritage Walk