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Modern Studies Department

Philosophy

The Department's aim is to encourage all pupils to develop an interest in the modern world and to foster an understanding of the key issues, topics and controversies which exist in today's society.

Through varied teaching strategies, pupils will be encouraged to develop their skills in communication, research and analysis, contributing to their personal, social and intellectual development.The Department seeks to develop pupils’ understanding through a range of learning and teaching experiences. These include individual and group work, written tasks and source work, role play and debate, and the use of varied resources including ICT and audiovisual. Pupils are given many opportunities to develop their interests in our subject areas beyond the classroom, through field trips, visits from guest speakers, competitions and a variety of other activities. Through our varied learning and teaching strategies, and the use of peer and formative assessments, as well as formal ones, the Department seeks to aid pupils in becoming independent learners.

Members of Staff

Mr Campbell, Ms Hull, Ms Bennett

Courses

S1

Democracy, Participation, Rights, The USA, and The Developing World.

Standard Grade

Living in a Democracy, Changing Society [The Elderly, The Family, Unemployment], Ideologies [The USA], International Relations [Alliances, The Developing World], Enquiry Skills.

Intermediate 1/2

Political Issues in the UK [Decision Making in Central Govt & Scotland], Social Issues in the UK [Health and Wealth, Crime and the Law], International Issues [The USA & China].

Higher

Political Issues in the UK [Decision Making in Central Govt & Scotland, ElectoraL Systems, Voting and Political Attitudes], Social Issues in the UK [Health and Wealth], International Issues [The USA & China] Decision Making Exercise.

Advanced Higher

Law and Order and Research Methods

Accommodation

Room 132 [Mr Campbell]
Room 134 [Ms Hull]
Room 137 [Ms Bennett]

Extra Curricular Activities

Modern Studies Club - Room 132 every Wed 1pm
Revision Classes - Room 132/134 after school in run up to examinations

Homework

Usually weekly to classes and generally tied in to course work. Increasing use of internet.

Links

S1 LINKS

S1 H/W Booklet

http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/

http://oxfam.org.uk/oxfam_in_action/quiz/

STANDARD GRADE LINKS

BBC BiteSize
Scottish Parliament
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb 

http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/index.shtml