Aims
Knowledge and understanding
- To develop knowledge and understanding of human activity in the past.
- To promote understanding of the present through the development of a historical perspective on issues of contemporary importance.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of Irish,European and world history.
- To develop students' understanding of historical concepts.
- To provide students with a perspective of change in a world of change.
Skills of history
- To develop an awareness of different interpretations of particular historical issues.
- To develop a range of research skills essential for the study of history.
- To develop an appreciation of the nature and variety of historical evidence.
Preparation for life and citizenship
- To develop the ability to think critically.
- To develop positive values associated with the study of history.
- To develop in students an appreciation of the society in which they live and of other societies, past and present.
- To develop in students an informed and critical awareness of their historical inheritance.
To find out more on the Senior Cycle History Curriculum click on the link below:
Senior Cycle History
History Teachers at Galway Community College are:
Mr. Cribbin, Ms. Davoren and Ms. Kelly