Humanities
Discover how the Humanities department nurtures critical thinking, cultural understanding, and a deeper appreciation of the world around us.
Vision/Goals
To shape values, attitudes and broaden Westwoodians' horizons to become critical thinkers.
Programmes/ Events
Overview of Programmes and Events
Name of Programme/ Event | Date / Month | Objective of Programme / Event |
|---|---|---|
HUMANITIES | ||
Secondary Three Internationalisation Programme – Humanities Learning Journey to Kanchanaburi & Bangkok, Thailand | Term 2 | With the re-opening of borders, post-pandemic, it is an opportune time to re-imagine Internationalisation Programme in the changing landscape, the ‘new normal’. The vision of Internationalisation Programme, “Seizing opportunities, experiencing possibilities,” coincides with the school’s theme for 2023: “Always Learning, Learning all ways”. With this direction, the department came together to plan for a e21CC anchored humanities trip to Kanchanaburi & Bangkok, Thailand, starting from June 2023. Underpinned by the broad concept of authentic learning, opportunities are engineered for Westwoodians to engage in real-world application of knowledge and skills. The interdisciplinary nature of authentic learning also enables students to see connections between humanities subjects and this would help to ignite their passion and curiosity and foster deeper “joy of learning” in them. The authentic contexts of learning also facilitates the use of pedagogies that would deepen 21CC, like inquiry-based learning (e.g. field-based learning). Westwoodians get to experience these: Geography: Business and commerce: |
GEOGRAPHY | ||
Geographical Investigation on Neighbourhoods in Singapore | Term 2 | Secondary Three students are tasked to plan and carry out a GI based on their curriculum syllabus cluster: Geography In Everyday Life, anchored on the theme of ‘Our neighbourhoods’. They are tasked to craft their own hypothesis and actions to take at different stage of the Geographical Investigations and to present their learning. |
HISTORY | ||
Learning Journey to National Museum of Singapore | Term 2 | Secondary Two History students will engage in a National Education Cohort Learning Journey and be able to appreciate the artefacts which they study about in the History classroom. |
Historical Scene Investigation (H.S.I.) Challenge | Term 2/3 | The Historical Scene Investigation (H.S.I.) Challenge gives Secondary Two students the opportunity to conduct a historical inquiry on an assigned topic and to put their research skills to the test. |
History Challenge | Term 3 | The History Challenge allows Secondary 3 students to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject and conceptual understanding. |
SOCIAL STUDIES | ||
Social Studies Issues Investigation | Term 2 | Students will choose a topic and conduct a comprehensive investigation into how the government has addressed needs within that area. |
Department Achievements
Overview of Achievements
Year | Award |
|---|---|
2024 | Bronze Award for Historical Scenes Investigation |
2023 | Silver Award for Historical Scenes Investigation |
2022 | Bronze Award for Historical Scenes Investigation |
2021 | Bronze Award for NUS Geography Challenge |
2020 | Bronze Award for Historical Scenes Investigation |
2019 | Top 15% placing in the Preliminary Round for NUS Geography Challenge (Individual Component) |
2018 | Merit Award for Historical Scene Investigation Competition |
2017 | Winner of Project Scribe conducted by History Association |
Useful Links
Overview of Useful links
Link | Description |
|---|---|
An electronic encyclopedia on Singapore, by the National Library Board | |
Contains easy-to-read information. Useful for e-learning and/or self-directed learning | |
Online resource for Upper Secondary History. Contains games, lesson plans, useful links and ideas for ICT. | |
This site is dedicated to bringing history to life, for the casual browser and the total enthusiast. | |
A great website with colourful cartoons that teaches users about recycling efforts in an imaginary city. For example, users can learn what industries and individials can do to minimize pollution and waste as the click on the different facilities in the city. | |
A site featuring a myriad of information about the wonders on Earth. Includes videos and games. | |
The Singapore Green Plan 2030, or the Green Plan, is a whole-of-nation movement to advance Singapore’s national agenda on sustainable development. | |
National Statistical Authority website provides reliable, relevant and timely statistics to support Singapore’s social and economic development. It is useful for Upper Secondary students to practice their data-reading skills. |