Humanities
Teachers
There are 6 full time teachers of G.C.S.E. Humanities.
- Ms C Peate - Jt. Head of R.E
- Ms J Hides - Jt. Head of R.E.
- Mr G Mackenzie - KS4 Progress Manager & Geography Specialist
- Ms R Mason - History KS3
- Ms P Penman - History KS4
- Mr F Smith - Personal & Curriculum Development Manager & Geography Specialist
Syllabus G.C.S.E. Humanities, A.Q.A.
Curriculum
Students study 5 Modules
- Culture and Beliefs
- Conflict and Cooperation
- Environmental Issues
- Prejudice and Persecution
- People and Work
Culture and Beliefs Core Module
Cultural change and cultural issues pervade all aspects of the syllabus, this crosses all the modules. Students need to be aware of the ways in which culture influences, patterns of behaviour, attitudes and beliefs of groups and individuals.
Conflict and Cooperation (Core Module)
The study of conflict and cooperation gives our students an understanding and awareness of the causes and consequences of conflict at personal, local, national and international scales. They also explore the methods used to resolve conflict at all levels.
Environmental Issues (Core Module)
The study of environmental issues provides our students with an understanding of the relationship between people and the natural environment. Our students investigate the impact exploitation of the worlds natural resources may have upon the environment as well as the moral, social, political implications involved.
Prejudice and Persecution (Option Module)
Our students study the influence of prejudice and persecution on individuals, groups and societies both in a modern day context as well as historical. This is brought to life with a trip to the National Holocaust Centre where our students learn about the Holocaust in great depth and listen to a survivors testament which is always a very deeply moving experience.
People and Work (Option Module)
Students investigate and explore the world of work locally, nationally and internationally. Our students develop an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between the rights of the consumers, employees and employers.
Coursework
Coursework consists of 2 assignments of approximately 2500 words in total. The 2 pieces of work that our students undertake and :
- A job satisfaction questionnaire and piece of research.
- A study of the Jews in Nazi Germany before and during World War 2.
Coursework is worth 25% of the final mark.
Examinations
Students take 2 exams at the end of Y11.
- Exam 1 is worth 45% of the total mark.
- Exam 2 is worth 30% of the total mark.