Introduction
History is a discipline of enquiry and analysis. Studying history engages students in an active learning process of asking meaningful questions about the past, collecting and analysing sources, and drawing conclusions supported by evidence.
The History curriculum:
S1-S3:
(a) Theme 1: The ancient world (From pre-historic period to the 14th century): The birth and interactions of regional civilisations
(b) Theme 2: The modern world (From 15th to 19th centuries): The growth and expansion of the West
(c) Theme 3: The contemporary world (From the 20th century to the present): Moving towards a multi-polar and interdependent world
S4-S6:
Theme A Modernisation and Transformation in Twentieth-Century Asia
Students will understand the concept of “modernisation”, and acquire an overview of the ways in which Hong Kong, China, Japan and Southeast Asia underwent modernisation in the 20th century.
Theme B Conflicts and Cooperation in the Twentieth-Century World
Major conflicts and the quest for peace
The quest for cooperation and prosperity
Goals
Students are expected to:
1. acquire knowledge and develop understanding of a variety of perspectives, the main characteristics of world civilisations in different periods;
2. to develop basic historical concepts, such as cause and effect, change and continuity, and similarities and differences;
3. to understand the relationship between cause and consequence of historical events;
4. to identify the differences between historical facts and opinions;
5. to relate the study of history to contemporary life;
6. to become responsible citizens with a sense of national identity and a global perspective.
Activities
Various life-wide learning activities outside the classroom
Cross-curriculum collaboration
LAC Adventure Abroad Study Tour to Malaysia & Singapore
Learning through enquiry and self-directed learning
Achievements
“Engage in reading to ring in National Day” — Junior Secondary History e-Reading Award Scheme 2023
Certificate of Appreciation:
S2 CHEUNG MOONLY
S2 CHEN MENGXIN
S2 OU HAIJIAN
S2 CAI JIA QI
S2 WONG CHUN YU
UNESCO Hong Kong Peacemakers’ Cultural Celebration 2019
The Most Creative Award
Summer Course of Hong Kong History for Brilliant Students
2017 Wong Sum Yi, Ho Chun Hung
2018 Lam Tze Yun