Bellemoor School | Southampton
Welcome to History
Aims
- To promote enjoyment of the study of the past.
- To foster pupils' curiosity about the past and its bearing on the present.
- To enable pupils to develop a grasp of the course of history.
- To stimulate an enquiring mind.
Skills of History
- The ability to use dates and to put events in sequence.
- The ability to describe and explain historical change.
- The ability to analyse different features of an historical period.
- The ability to make empathetic judgements.
- The ability to understand interpretations of history.
- The ability to use historical evidence and form judgements about its reliability.
Programme of Study
Term 1 What is History?
The Roman Empire
Terms 2 & 3 Medieval Realms, 1000-1500
The Greeks (Term 2)
Teaching Techniques
The emphasis is on active investigation of historical problems. Pupils are encouraged to develop a questioning attitude to the past and the way it is presented. Use is made of a wide variety of source material involving local, national and international issues. The use of re-enactment role-play is becoming an active part of study.
Resources
The Department has a wide variety of books, pamphlets and other printed resources, which include videos, pictures, slides, posters and artefacts. We also make use of historical resources in the local area.
Homework
Homework is set each week. It may take a wide range of forms. The aim is to extend and develop classroom work with interesting and demanding activities. All students have the opportunity to build a model castle.
Ways in which parents can help
- Ensure that your son is a member of the local city library.
- Encourage him to use the library and to build up his own library.
- See that he has proper work facilities and equipment at home.
- Encourage your son to visit local museums and historical remains.
- Direct his attention to worthwhile television programmes.