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