In the Humanities and Social Studies department, we seek to make what the students are learning in class come to life. While this is difficult when studying Vikings or Ancient Greece, it does become more relevant, particularly in the older year levels.
In our new subject, Global Studies, Year 11 students are delving into why Russia invaded Ukraine and what can be done about it as well as the Civil Powers enacted during the recent protests around Canberra. Students need to be informed and, preferably not by a biased source, why the protesters are seeking demands from the incorrect level of government and which level of government is responsible for different areas. This helps students as if they see a news report, which may or may not have ‘fake news’ they can be fully informed citizens.
In Economics, we are seeking to find out why Market Failure occurs and how this can be solved. Did the government make the right decision by spending so much money last year to get us out of the recession? Or should the government be funding public buses and a light rail? What are the costs and benefits?
In Business Studies, students are learning all about Marketing and Consumer Behaviour. Students will learn some of the marketing strategies used to influence buyer behaviour. Why do they price goods at $19.95? Or how can businesses appeal to a wide variety of markets?
In History, students are learning about civilisations from the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the Cold War in the last century in Historical Perspectives. Can we truly learn from our past and not make the same mistakes in the future? Only time will tell.
In the Humanities and Social Science department, we seek to education informed citizens so they can make the future a better place.
Kylie Rose
Head of Humanities and Social Sciences