HumanitiesOverview
The Humanities aim to foster a wonder in the world we live in and a thirst to understand the reasons why it developed this way. In our curriculum, this challenging aim is met by using concepts and techniques of geographical analysis, through historical study and through an understanding of culture and religion in different parts of our world. We are confident that this will encourage pupils to develop sensitivity to the huge variety of cultures and religious backgrounds in our diverse world, play a part in its environmental protection and become an active citizen.As teachers it is our challenge to provide a curriculum that is relevant. Students respond to this approach with enthusiastic participation and strong progress in Key Stages 3 and 4. For example, Humanities Day was a huge success allowing pupils from different year groups to work together on an independent piece of research. A wide variety of field visits to destinations such as Ikebukuro Disaster Centre and Shimoda Coastal Resort as well as local fieldwork in Saganjaya have enabled pupils to see the subjects in action in a real life situation. The use of BST Learning Space for online lessons and homework is fast becoming an indispensible part of the department and one that pupils value.
Staff are dedicated to the pursuit of active learning. A hands-on, practical approach sees our students go far beyond the bounds of conventional text, into the realm of personal independence and ownership of each respective discipline. Once exposed to Humanities at BST, your child will truly know the benefits of teaching at its best. Yesterday, today and tomorrow, History, Geography and Citizenship are as part of everyday life as life itself.
Click here to go to the BST Learning Space Humanities pages.
