Director of Learning - Humanities 05/12/2018 Y9 & 10 Curriculum Evening Humanities Mrs S Valleley Director of Learning - Humanities

High Standards We follow the whole school policy of ‘Right to Teach; Right to Learn’. We provide high quality learning experiences. We help students develop subject specific and transferable skills. We work with parents/carers to ensure students achieve excellence in Humanities.

High Expectations We expect students to: Demonstrate excellent behaviour for learning. Ask thoughtful questions and get involved in class discussions. Be resilient and try their best. Develop their independent learning skills. Have a ‘can do’ work ethic. Act on feedback appropriately and challenge themselves. Excellent attendance. So that we can reward students for their excellent effort and achievements.

GCSE History EdExcel GCSE (9-1) 5 one hour lessons per tonight 100% Exam assessed 3 exam papers: Thematic study and historical environment (30%) 1 hour and 15 minutes Period study and British depth study (40%) 1 hour and 45 minutes Modern depth history (30%) 1 hour and 20 minutes

Skills in GCSE History History is a content heavy subject, but it is also important that students develop skills: Causation Continuity and change Interpretation Knowledge and understanding Significance Usefulness and reliability

GCSE Geography AQA GCSE (9-1) 5 one hour lessons per fortnight 100% Exam assessed 3 exam papers: Living with the physical environment (35%) 1 hour and 30 minutes Challenges in the human environment (35%) 1 hour and 30 minutes Geographical applications (issues, investigations, fieldwork, skills) 30% 1 hour and 15 minutes You MUST complete two fieldtrips to answer questions in the fieldwork part of paper 3.

Skills in GCSE Geography Geography is a content heavy subject, but it is also important that students develop skills: Understanding of human and physical geography Cartographic (map) skills Graphical Numerical Statistical Using qualitative and quantitative data Formulating enquiry and argument Literacy

How can you support? History Homework Rationale: To introduce students to new topics and areas of study To reinforce content and skills To challenge To increase confidence To improve literacy Learning Tasks: Students are expected to complete 60-90 minutes of learning at home each week. Activities might include: Research of new topics Consolidation of knowledge and revision Practise of GCSE questions

How can you support? Geography Homework Rationale: Reinforce and/or test key concepts taught in class By extension work which covers areas which otherwise could not be covered, especially at Key Stage 4  Involve revision/learning of ideas/knowledge and skills in preparation for assessments/tests Learning Tasks: Students are expected to complete 60-90 minutes of learning at home each week. Activities might include: Research Past paper questions Revision Quizzes Notes

How can you support? Look at student planners and Show My Homework and discuss the work set. Encourage students to watch the news and keep up-to-date with what is going on in the world around them. Ask them about their learning in History and Geography. Keep in contact with us.