Humanities

Our Objectives

To inspire the passion for Humanities in students and help them understand the interconnectedness of Singapore and the world and relevance in their learning.
To equip students with critical thinking skills and 21st century competencies that will allow them to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
To nurture students who are concerned and active citizens committed to contribute to the society and world they live in.

Our Approach

1. Key pedagogies: Inquiry-based & Issue-based Learning in the Humanities Curriculum

Use of questions, problems, and scenarios to spark curiosity among students and help them learn through their own investigation and reflection. These approaches help to encourage critical thinking, investigation and problem-solving in the exploration of questions or issues. Students would be equipped with 21st century skills to become independent and self-directed learners.
Facilitation by teachers to guide students’ thinking and help them make sense of the wealth of information available to them.
Geographical, Historical and Social Studies Issue Investigations through field-based and experiential learning offer opportunities for students to engage in the inquiry process.

2. Nurturing the passion for Humanities

Nurture the passion for Humanities through various experiential learning opportunities such as learning journeys (e.g. visit to Old Ford Factory Museum and LTA Gallery) and enrichment programmes (e.g. Historical Scene Investigation Challenge by NLB and NUS Geography Challenge).

Make learning of Humanities meaningful by deepening students’ disciplinary understanding and engaging students in discussion of real-world issues associated with the Humanities.

PROGRAMMES

Geography

NUS Geography Challenge (annual participation)
Fieldwork (Annual): Tourism Fieldwork @ Chinatown/ Little India/ Merlion Park
Learning Journeys: URA and LTA Gallery

History

Inter-disciplinary Civic District Trail (Sec 1s)
Art-History Trail at National Gallery (Sec 2s)
Historical Investigation - Stories of Nazi Germany (Sec 3s)

Current Affairs Quiz (Monthly) for all levels
Global Classroom Experience (Virtual Learning Journey to countries in ASEAN) for Sec 1 students
Sec 3Exp/3NA Issues Investigation: To what extent do Singaporeans welcome foreigners?
External competitions e.g. Model United Nations and Model Parliament conferences for selected students