Modern Studies

Modern Studies is the social, political and economic study of local, national and international issues. Modern Studies is unique to the Scottish Schools curriculum.

Teaching of Modern Studies is very varied and interesting.  A variety of teaching methods and resources are used which include: books, television, Internet, videos, guest speakers, surveys, fieldtrips, group-work, class discussions and debates.

The Modern Studies Department in PHS has three teaching classrooms one shared tutorial room, one store room, equipment and computers.

We are located in the upper floor of the new millennium wing.

The Modern Studies Department is based in the new Millennium Wing of the High School. The Department consists of 3 well equipped classrooms which all contain vital resources needed for the teaching of Modern Studies including television, video and computer with Internet access, and one room also containing a interactive whiteboard (M24).  We also have a tutorial room which has 5 computers linked to the Internet.  This room is used by the Advanced Higher Class and is also useful for pupils carrying out research tasks.

Staff

Teacher - Mr A Moir (Room: M24)
Teacher - Mr T McColm (M26)
Teacher - Mr S Foster (Room: M 28)