Humanities
Geography
In Geography, learners gain a deeper understanding of our changing world, and explore and understand space and place. The subject allows learners to recognise the significant differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes and environments across the world and explore their links. Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences and natural sciences, encouraging learners to be more socially and environmentally sensitive, better informed, and more responsible global citizens.
Geography
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History
History provides an interactive experience for pupils looking back on key events in Scotland, Britain and the world. Through studying history pupils are uniquely placed to develop key skills which cut across all subject areas, such as source analysis, literacy skills, and evaluation skills. These sit amongst soft skills such as discussion and debating skills. Pupils who study History leave with solid skills to help them develop in life and an appreciation for the development of the world and our links within it. All notes can be found on class teams and revision padlets.
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N5 History
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Higher History
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Modern Studies
Modern Studies courses run at National 4 and 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
Advanced Higher Modern Studies it is entirely a Crime & Law focus for the course looking at cause and responses to crime, along with research methods.
At the other levels courses are split into three sections – Democracy in the UK, Social Issues in the UK and International Issues.
Higher candidates study the UK Government and Parliament along with voting behaviour and voting systems. They examine health and wealth inequalities in the UK and as an international issue they look at development in Africa.
At N4/N5 we look at the Scottish Parliament, Crime in Scotland and the USA as a World Power.
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N5 Modern Studies
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Higher Modern Studies
Religious & Moral Education
RMPS in Gryffe looks at key world issues. Pupils will study moral issues which inform their everyday life and opinion of the world. There is a focus on citizenship and pupils rights which tie into our status as a Gold level rights respecting school. Through these different areas pupils can develop their ability to analyse, evaluate and discuss key themes. This will prepare them to be responsible citizens in the world, and active contributors in Higher and Further education, and the world of work. Pupils can access any notes required through MS Teams.
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Psychology
In Gryffe we offer the unique ability to study psychology. Pupils are able to understanding the science of how the mind works, and various reasons behind human behaviour. In addition, pupils pick up key skills which are essential for life such as analysing and evaluating. Alongside the ability to develop their discussion and research skills. This leaves them better equipped for higher education and the world of work.
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Higher Psychology
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Politics
The Humanities Faculty run Higher Politics for S5 and S6 pupils. In the course candidates study the following areas:
Political Theory
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the nature of Power, Authority and Legitimacy
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direct and Representative (indirect) forms of democracy
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political ideologies
Political Systems, A study of two different political systems:
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the nature and status of different constitutional arrangements
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advantages and disadvantages of respective legislatures
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the executive branches how the executive relates to other branches of government
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the role of the judiciary within each political system.
Political Parties and Elections
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the impact of the dominant ideas within a political party
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the electoral performance of the party
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the impact of a range of factors on the electoral performance of the party and apply theoretical analyses of voting behaviour
Care
The Humanities Faculty run the Higher Care course.
The course enables candidates to understand and explain why people use care services, and to develop the knowledge and value base required for working in contemporary care practice in settings such as health care and social care. Candidates develop knowledge, understanding and attributes that help them to make informed decisions to support the health and wellbeing of others.
