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Aims & Objectives
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The general aims of the IH
syllabus are:
- Stimulate students' interest in humanities;
- Provide a holistic understanding of physical-human
relationships;
- Develop an informed concern about the quality of
the environment and the future of the human habitat; and thereby enhance
students' sense of responsibility for the care of the earth and its
people;
- Enable students to acquire a sound knowledge of and
to learn lessons from local and regional history;
- Imbue in our students a sense of importance of
adapting to regional and international developments; and
- Develop in students critical thinking skills which
are essential for life-long and independent learning
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To achieve these general aims, it is
important that students acquire the three basic components of knowledge,
skills, values and attitudes. The specific objectives of these components
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Knowledge
- To recognize the purpose and relevance of studying
humanities;
- To be aware of the spatial patterns of physical and
human phenomena;
- To demonstrate knowledge of physical-human
relationships at local, regional and global scales;
- To understand the political, economic, social and
cultural forces that shaped the history of ancient India, Southeast Asia
and China;
- To acquire better understanding of the key
historical milestones in Singapore's history from pre-1819 to 1971; and
- To be aware of and prepared to face the challenges
facing Singapore.
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Skills
- To develop key historical skills such as
recognizing bias in history writing, distinguishing between fact and
opinion, and processing historical information;
- to develop critical and creative thinking skills
such as making comparisons, analyzing and drawing conclusions through an
examination of different types of source materials;
- to develop the necessary IT skills so as to help
students be prepared for the Digital Age.
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Values and Attitudes
- to develop an interest in the past and the forces
that shaped human activities, institutions and ideas over time;
- to appreciate our cultural heritage and develop
sensitivity towards other cultures;
- to instill a sense of loyalty, pride and commitment
to Singapore;
- to show an ability to look at events and issues
from the perspectives of people from past and present;
- to develop an attitude of care and concern for
people;
- to develop positive habits of mind for critical,
creative and independent learning, and
- to establish the instinct for survival and
confidence in the future of Singapore.
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