Aims and Introduction

History is taught in PHS in order to: -

• to foster in pupils an interest in history, which will provide a life-long source of enjoyment;
  
• to develop pupils' knowledge and understanding of the variety of factors which have helped to shape the world in which they live; 
  
• to enable pupils to consider and evaluate change and continuity; 
  
• to enable pupils to detect bias and propaganda and to challenge prejudice; 
  
• to encourage pupils to debate issues and, on the basis of evidence, form views, as well as respect and tolerate the views of others; 
  
• to involve pupils in activities which will help to equip them with a range of skills appropriate to the study of the past; 
  
• to develop pupils' imagination and empathy with people living in other period.