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Aim

The study of Modern History in Stage 6 enables students to:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of the modern world, the skills of critical analysis, and values and attitudes essential for an appreciation of the people, forces and ideas that have shaped the modern world
  • develop a lifelong interest in the study of history
  • prepare for active and informed citizenship in the contemporary world.

Objectives

Knowledge and understanding

Students:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of a range of features, people, ideas, movements, events and developments of the modern world in their historical context
  • develop an understanding of continuity and change over time.

Skills

Students:

  • undertake the process of historical inquiry
  • use historical concepts and skills to examine the modern past
  • communicate their understanding of history, sources and evidence, and historical interpretations. 

Values and attitudes

Students:

  • appreciate the influence of the past on the present and the future
  • value the contribution of the study of Modern History to lifelong learning, and active and informed citizenship.
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