Learning outcomes
The aims and objectives of A’Level History are designed to enable students to:
● develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance
● acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate
● build on their understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study
● improve as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds
● develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them
● acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study, for example that history is concerned with judgements based on available evidence and that historical judgements are provisional
● develop their use and understanding of historical terms, concepts and skills
● make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past; and
● organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways, arguing a case and reaching substantiated judgements.