Humanities
Description
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
To understand, appreciate the inter-connectedness of human experiences in society and to learn about our role in society, so as to play our part as active citizens of the immediate as well as the wider community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Humanities Department strives to develop and nurture each Rafflesian to be a humane individual who empathises and lives harmoniously with others, exercises impartiality, and effective and responsible decision making skills, and display dignity in word and deed.
CURRICULUM GOALS
- Develop a sound understanding of key concepts, value systems and beliefs that shape the development of society.
- Develop an understanding of the inter-connectedness of the different layers of society.
- Learn from the experiences of others in managing a multi-dimensional society, so as to understand better the effrts taken to build and sustain a politically viable, socially cohesive and economically vibrant Singapore.
- Develop an interest and a sense of curiosity regarding the many interdependent spheres in which we live.
- Develop social conscience and a sense of responsibility with respect to community-spiritedness, and become active citizens of a globally interdependent community.
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- Detect, understand and appreciate the enduring understandings of the various subjects.
- Develop an understanding of the history of Singapore and the wider world.
- Develop a good understanding of the roles of key individuals and groups in shaping the social, economic and political institutions of Singapore.
- Acquire divergent and higher order thinking skills.
- Develop and articulate coherent and organised arguments based on evidence and evaluation.
- Make effective oral presentations.
To understand, appreciate the inter-connectedness of human experiences in society and to learn about our role in society, so as to play our part as active citizens of the immediate as well as the wider community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Humanities Department strives to develop and nurture each Rafflesian to be a humane individual who empathises and lives harmoniously with others, exercises impartiality, and effective and responsible decision making skills, and display dignity in word and deed.
CURRICULUM GOALS
- Develop a sound understanding of key concepts, value systems and beliefs that shape the development of society.
- Develop an understanding of the inter-connectedness of the different layers of society.
- Learn from the experiences of others in managing a multi-dimensional society, so as to understand better the effrts taken to build and sustain a politically viable, socially cohesive and economically vibrant Singapore.
- Develop an interest and a sense of curiosity regarding the many interdependent spheres in which we live.
- Develop social conscience and a sense of responsibility with respect to community-spiritedness, and become active citizens of a globally interdependent community.
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- Detect, understand and appreciate the enduring understandings of the various subjects.
- Develop an understanding of the history of Singapore and the wider world.
- Develop a good understanding of the roles of key individuals and groups in shaping the social, economic and political institutions of Singapore.
- Acquire divergent and higher order thinking skills.
- Develop and articulate coherent and organised arguments based on evidence and evaluation.
- Make effective oral presentations.
Staff
| Name | Designation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joseph Wong | Head of Dept./Humanities | joseph@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549245 |
| Dr Chionh Yan Huay | Head of Dept./National Education | yanhuay@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549123 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Chua | Head of Dept./Character Education | jacqueline@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549171 |
| Mrs Ong Wai Ling | Subject Head/Geography | ong_wai_ling@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549168 |
| Mr Aguss Hashim | Subject Head/History | aguss@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549173 |
| Mr Yuen Kah Mun | Subject Head/Social Studies | kahmun@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549144 |
| Mrs Yak Sheau Yang | Curriculum Head/Geography | yaksy@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549128 |
| Ms Valerie Keh | Curriculum Head/History | valeriekeh@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549127 |
| Ms Alicia Goh | Programme Head/Community Involvement Project | aliciagoh@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549168 |
| Mrs Lim Yoke Tong | Programme Head/Research Education | yoketong@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549168 |
| Mrs Lim Er Min | Senior Teacher | ermin@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549172 |
| Mrs Aymie David | Teacher | aymie@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549172 |
| Mr Bernard Chan | Teacher | bernardchan@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549161 |
| Mrs Chee Mei Ling | Teacher | meiling@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549161 |
| Mrs Doreen Ang | Teacher | lihuang@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549127 |
| Mr Eric Koh | Teacher | erickoh@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549173 |
| Mr Janus Lim | Teacher | januslim@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549168 |
| Mrs Jasmine Koh | Teacher | jasminegoh@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549161 |
| Mrs Martina Ong | Teacher | martina@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549168 |
| Mr Mohamed Shahrom | Teacher | shahrom@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549128 |
| Mrs Neoh Terh Ling | Teacher | terhling@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549128 |
| Mdm Norhayati Binte Abdullah | Teacher | norhayati@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549128 |
Achievements/Involvements
Achievements/Involvements This Year
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Drama of History Competition | Second |
| NUS Geography Challenge 2008 | Second |
| World Scholars Cup (High School Division) | Eighth & Eleventh |
| World Scholars Cup (Middle School Division) | First, Second & Third |
| ACJC Geography Quiz 2008 | First |
| 2008 Digital Art Competition on the Environment : Climate Cool in the Urban Jungle | Third |
| Doors to Diplomacy | First |
| Chancellor’s Challenge Shield 2008 | Third |
Summary of Achievements/Involvements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 14 April 2007 | National Environment Quiz | Gold (Individual) |
| 16-18 August 2007 | Moot Parliament Debates | Best Government Team, Best Speaker & Silver - Bill Writing |
| 19 March 2007 | Digital Art Competition on the Environment | Gold & Silver (Team) |
| 2006/2007 | Green Wave Environmental Care Competition | Gold (Team) |
| 21 July 2007 | RJC ASEAN Humanities Challenge 2007 | Gold (Team) |
| 4 April 2007 | Anglo-Chinese Junior College Geography Quiz | Gold (Team) |
| 9 June 2007 | NUS Geography Challenge | Bronze (Team) & Gold (Individual) |
| July 2007 | History Drama Competition | Gold (Team) |
| October 2007 | UN TUNZA | Selected to represent Singapore at UN Children |
Curriculum
Geography
- Make informed judgements which reflect a sensitivity to and a concern for the environment.
- Appreciate the attitudes, values and beliefs of people in different human environments.
- Have initiatives and a sense of responsibility with respect to community-spiritedness and become active citizens both locally and globally.
- Appreciate the attitudes, values and beliefs of people in different human environments.
- Have initiatives and a sense of responsibility with respect to community-spiritedness and become active citizens both locally and globally.
| Secondary 1 |
|---|
| Introduction to Geography & Geographical Systems |
| Essentials of Geography: Mapwork, Atlas Skills & Basic Locational Geography |
| Plate Tectonics & Landforms Resulting from Plate Tectonics |
| Rocks |
| Agriculture (I): Agriultural Types |
| Agriculture (II): Recent Changes in Agriculture |
| Secondary 2 |
|---|
| Weather Systems |
| Biomes (Natural Vegetation) |
| The River System |
| Population (I) |
| Population (II): Population Movement |
| Secondary 3 |
|---|
| Essentials of Geography: Basic Interpretation of Topographical Map |
| Enrichment: Weathering |
| The Coastal System |
| Settlement (I): Rural Settlement |
| Settlement (II): Urban Settlements |
| Secondary 4 |
|---|
| Environmental Degradation & Management |
| Natural Resources |
| Secondary Industry |
| Development |
| Options: Cultural Geography |
| Options: Tourism |
History
- Use their extensive and detailed factual knowledge and understanding of the history of Singapore and the wider world to analyse relationships between a wide range of events, people and changes, and between the features of different past societies and cultures.
- Analyse links between events and developments that took place in different countries and in different periods.
- Make explanations and analyse reasons for, and results of, events and changes, which are well substantiated and set in their wider historical context.
- Make balanced judgement based on their understanding of the historical context about the value of different interpretations of historical events and developments.
- Identify and locate a wide range of sources of information that are appropriate and relevant for a particular task.
- Use sources of information critically, carry out historical enquiries, develop, maintain and support an argument, and reach and sustain substantiated and balanced conclusions independently.
- Analyse and explain different historical interpretations, and are beginning to evaluate them.
- Select, organise and deploy a wide range of relevant information to produce consistently well-structured narratives, descriptions, explanations, evaluations and arguments, making appropriate use of dates and terms.
- Evaluate sources of information, which they use, critically, to reach and support conclusions.
- Analyse links between events and developments that took place in different countries and in different periods.
- Make explanations and analyse reasons for, and results of, events and changes, which are well substantiated and set in their wider historical context.
- Make balanced judgement based on their understanding of the historical context about the value of different interpretations of historical events and developments.
- Identify and locate a wide range of sources of information that are appropriate and relevant for a particular task.
- Use sources of information critically, carry out historical enquiries, develop, maintain and support an argument, and reach and sustain substantiated and balanced conclusions independently.
- Analyse and explain different historical interpretations, and are beginning to evaluate them.
- Select, organise and deploy a wide range of relevant information to produce consistently well-structured narratives, descriptions, explanations, evaluations and arguments, making appropriate use of dates and terms.
- Evaluate sources of information, which they use, critically, to reach and support conclusions.
| Secondary 1 |
|---|
| An Introduction to the Study of History |
| The Rise, Decline and Fall of Civilisations |
| History of Exploration & Interconnection of People |
| Secondary 2 |
|---|
| The Founding of Modern Singapore |
| Immigration & Human Movement: The Singapore Experience to 1965 |
| Singapore: Road to Independence, 1942-1965 |
| Colonies, Colonialism & Independence in Southeast Asia |
| Secondary 3 |
|---|
| Ideas & Intellectual Shifts That Have Changed the World |
| History of Medicine: Advances & Impact |
| The Rise of Industrial Societies |
| Secondary 4 |
|---|
| Systems of Rule & How Political Ideas Have Changed the World |
| War & Conflict |
Social Studies
- Develop a sound understanding of key concepts, value systems and beliefs that shape the development of society.
- Develop an understanding of the inter-connections of the different layers of Singapore society.
- Learn from the experiences of other countries in managing a multi-dimensional society so as to understand better the efforts taken in Singapore to build and sustain a politically viable, socially cohesive and economically vibrant Singapore.
- Apply knowledge, interpretations and methods of inquiry in the analysis of social and current issues in order to make informed responsible decisions.
- Develop an understanding of the inter-connections of the different layers of Singapore society.
- Learn from the experiences of other countries in managing a multi-dimensional society so as to understand better the efforts taken in Singapore to build and sustain a politically viable, socially cohesive and economically vibrant Singapore.
- Apply knowledge, interpretations and methods of inquiry in the analysis of social and current issues in order to make informed responsible decisions.
| Secondary 3 |
|---|
| Living in a Multi-Dimensional Society |
| Managing a Multi-Cultural Society |
| Politics & Governance |
| Active Citizenry (I): NS & Citizenship |
| Secondary 4 |
|---|
| Diplomacy |
| Active Citizenry (II): Civil Society |
| Citizenship in a Globalised World |