Many students in lower secondary have difficulty in answering questions in history. They do not understand the nuances of the questions and how these should be answered.
Hence, despite preparing well, they are not doing well in these examinations.
This workshop is taught by an experienced teacher. He has created 3 modules to prepare the student for History in Y2 such that they will appreciate the subject. He will enable the student to know how to answer the questions in a manner that the examiners are happy with.
Module 1: Content Knowledge
a) Understanding The Big Picture – The key personalities and events that shaped Singapore’s Modern History since 1819 – Colonial Era to Independence
b) Using Effective Strategies to enhance the understanding of the key historical developments, changes, challenges and impact (outcomes) on Singapore’s growth:-
**The “Prince James Approach” to consolidate conceptual understanding
**the 5W + 1H strategy to grasp relevant details and boost mastery learning
MODULE 2: Applying the Studying skills
a) Understanding the core SBQ Skills: simplifying and structuring the “I.C.U.R.E” skills
b) Developing SEQ skills – Using the PEEL strategy to write effective paragraphs
c) Developing Annotational skills
d) Mind-Mapping skills
e) Use of Mnemonics
f) Understanding the LORMS
g) Time-Management Skills
MODULE 3: ASSESSMENT MODES
**Formative and Summative Modes
- Quizzes
- Short- Answer Questions
- SBQ
- SEQ
- Research-based Questions on Key Historical Personalities and Events
- Time-Lines
- Oral Presentations
SCHEDULE : Every Thursday 30th Nov – 21st Dec
Time: 5PM – 6.30PM
Target Group: Current Y1 students.
Fees: $360 for 4 sessions
Registration Fee: $30 for new students
About the Tutor:
A former student from Raffles, the tutor has 26 years of experience teaching in MOE schools. He loves reading and is well versed in literature, history and social studies.
TO REGISTER, Whatsapp <STUDENT NAME> , <EL> TO 6569 4897, 88765498 (WA) http://wa.link/w0xxk2
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