platon ib diploma: history
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The History course in Platon IB DiplomaTRANSCRIPT
Platon IB Diploma History
What are our objectives:
I. To instil to our students passion for History
II. To equip them with life long academic skills
such as: critical thinking, synthesis and analysis
III. To encourage them to care for detail
IV. To reflect upon a varied pallet of ideas
so as to present their own blend of
in depth evaluations
V. To encourage them to challenge
stereotypes
We teach our students:World History Topics:
I. A detailed study of the socio- economic consequences of WWI & WWII
II. The ideological platforms of single party rulers
III. A detailed study of the socio - political and economic circumstances, of totalitarian regimes via selected case studies
IV. A thorough examination of Imperial Russia
V. A journey through the early years of the Cold War
How do we teach History:
Methods used:
I. Students explore a variety of primary and secondary sources as a way to delve into the events and lives of history protagonists
II. Essay writing techniques are thoroughly practiced
III. Students are acquainted with historiography via personal research of recommended bibliography
IV. Class debates are the vehicle through which challenging controversial views of history are tested
Our students are assessed:
Assessment methods involve:
I. External examinations by the IBO along with a History Project
II. Internal repetitive assessment involving essays, past exam papers and class presentations
III. Class preparation includes personal research with note taking as a point of reference for further discussion