Humanities

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Learning Outcomes

In Peicai, the Humanities programme aims to nurture empathetic students who think critically and contribute meaningfully to society.

Through the various programmes, students are empowered to be:

Analytical. He/she thinks critically, actively synthetize information and is discerning.

Connected. He/she communicates effectively, work well in teams and takes responsibility for his/ her own learning.

Empathetic. He/she is a concerned citizen rooted in Singapore, is informed, and takes an active role in bettering the lives of others.

The approach to the teaching and learning of Humanities involves:

• inquiry-based approach to allow students to construct their understanding through purposeful act of identifying problems, asking good questions, collecting data and analysing varied information sources, and

• questioning strategies such as Paul’s Wheel of Reasoning so that students build thinking and reflection schemas to examine information critically.

• discussion strategies such as Socratic Seminar so that students systematically question and examine issues and principles related to a particular content and articulate different points-of-view.

Department Programme/Highlights/ Student Outcomes

Participating in 2025 NUS Geography Challenge

Lets hear from our students about their experiences!

CASTILLO ZIAN DENVER MENCIANO 3EE (Team Leader) [Certificate of Participation]

When I first heard about the Geography competition, I was intrigued but also uncertain about the activities that I would embark on if I were to participate. However, after participating in the competition and gaining the chance to represent the school, I have learnt so much more about geography and understood it at a much deeper level. We tried our best for each component whether it be the individual or team, and I would say it is a very enriching experience overall.

BERNICE CHEN 3CN [Bronze (Individual Component)]

Reflecting on the NUS Geography Challenge, I realize that it was more than just a competition, it was a journey of self-discovery. I stepped out of my comfort zone, developed new skills, and formed meaningful connections with others. This experience taught me that growth often lies just beyond our comfort zones, and I'm grateful for the lessons learned.

PIMENTEL MARIA MICHAELA BENAVIDEZ 3CN [Certification of Participation]

The Geography Challenge was a really memorable experience for me. This challenge enabled me to learn more about the different plans and strategies that Singapore has to improve the country. The team had to put in a lot of effort into preparing for the challenge and we even had to spend our weekends discussing our points and ideas. Although we didn't manage to get into the semi-finals, I'm still proud of my team as we went through the difficulties together. I would like to thank my teachers and teammates who made this challenge enjoyable.

RAYNISE TAN YI XUAN 3CN [Certification of Participation]

Through the NUS Geography Challenge, I learnt that perseverance is key. During the individual component, I came across content that I was not familiar with, despite this I did not give up and still attempted the questions to the best of my abilities. During the team component, our team worked together and distributed the different components of the paper so that we could do it effectively and submit it on time.

Self-directed learners during the Geographical Investigation at MacRitchie Reservoir.

Learning more about Singapore history at the Singapore Museum.

Participating in 2024 United Nation programmes.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Syllabus