Humanities
Through the Humanities, we reflect on the fundamental question:
"What does it mean to be human?"
AIM:
DOTS Humanities provides the students with the opportunities to
be critical and engaged learners with a lifelong passion in the study of humanities;
be engage in real-world issues that can help develop them into active citizens; and
contribute their knowledge for the betterment of self and the community they lived in.
PROGRAMMES:
Please click on the links provided for more information on the programmes and competitions.
History
LEARN
Students will learn how to conduct a guided inquiry in response to a question of historical interest.
Historical Investigation
Historical Investigation provides students with the opportunity to utilise historical skills in answering an inquiry-based question of historical interest.
Archaeology Workshop by Temasek History Research
This workshop allows students to appreciate archaeology as a discipline through hands-on-experience in exploring the different processes of archaeology.
GROW
Students will learn how to gather and interpret sources from various repositories to promote active citizenry.
MOE History Challenge
Secondary 3 students will participate in a one-hour history challenge where they engage with the disciplinary aspects of history, display in-depth knowledge of the subject and apply conceptual understanding across different periods. The students will also attend a seminar based on the year’s theme for MOE’s History Talent Development Programme.
Model United Nations (MUN) Workshop
All new DOTS Humanities students will attend this workshop where they will learn how to get started with Model UN and be prepared for future local and international MUN conferences. The workshop include fundamental skills in research, resolution-writing, and MUN rules of procedure.
Collaboration with Migrant X
To learn more about the migrant community in Singapore and have the opportunity to collaborate with Migrant X to come up with programmes to better understand the migrant commmunity.
You can find out more about the programmes here.
GLOW
Students will apply their knowledge of past and present sources to come up with suitable solutions to present concerns or historical narratives that will help promote active citizenship.
Model United Nations Conference (MUN)
MUN, is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches participants researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Some of the MUN conferences that the students will be participating in includes:
British Jakarta Model United Nations
Beijing Model United Nations Conference
Raffles Model United Nations
The Hague International Model United Nations
Model United Nations Workshop
Historical Investigation
Geography
LEARN
Students engage actively in geographical inquiry so that they learn how to research, represent and present their findings.
Geographical Investigation
Students will be given the opportunity to hone geographical skills in answering an inquiry-based question of geographical interest.
GROW
Students will acquire and extend their development of geographical competencies such as disciplinary thinking and research skills in a new context through analysis and presentation of geographical information in order to promote passionate inquirers in geography.
NUS Geography Challenge
Students will be given the opportunity to apply their geographical skills and knowledge in this competition.
GLOW
Students apply their knowledge, skills and passion in geography where they will propose and, where appropriate, take individual action through participation in contemporary geographical issues to develop students who are advocates in environmental issues.
Eco-Guiding at Punggol New Town
Students will have the opportunity to hone their geographical knowledge and public speaking skills in their training as guides at Punggol New Town
Geographical Investigation
Training for Eco-Guide at Punggol New Town
SELECTION CRITERIA
Students should:
Have an interest in humanities beyond what is studied in school.
Feedback on the following qualities would also be sought from the subject teachers:
Inquisitive and open-minded
Committed
Proactive