British (UK)

The National Curriculum of England (UK) is a very structured curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of all students, stretching brighter children and supporting those who need it through differentiated teaching and learning activities. The curriculum extends and excites all students, whatever their interests or ability. Through it, teachers are able to identify, celebrate and nurture the talents and intelligences of students.

British education is renowned for concerning itself with the development of the whole personality.

In the British education system, students are taught to learn by questioning, problem-solving and creative thinking rather than by the mere retention of facts, hence giving them analytical and creative thinking skills that they will need in the working world. A variety of teaching and assessment methods designed to develop independent thought as well as a mastery of the subject matter is used.

The National Curriculum of England has a clearly defined series of academic and other objectives at every level. mydrasa focuses on Key stage 3 (Year 7-9), Key stage 4 IGCSE/GCSE (Year 10-11) and Key stage 5 A-Level (Year 12-13).

mydrasa added subjects related to Key stage 4 to Year 9, and added subjects related to Key stage 5 to Year 11 for student preparation.

IGCSE stands for the "International General Certificate of Secondary Education". It is a program leading to externally set, marked and certificated examinations from the University of Cambridge. Any student who takes an IGCSE subject will be gaining a qualification that is recognized globally.

The exam boards covered under the International GCSE are Cambridge, Edexcel, and Oxford AQA.

SUbjects

Subjects

Cambridge - English General Paper - 8021

  • Overview
  • Chapters

The aims describe the purposes of a course based on this syllabus.

The aims are to enable students to:

• develop understanding and use of English language in the context of contemporary topics

• encourage and appraise a broad range of topics

• develop a wider awareness and knowledge of contemporary issues through reading

• develop independent reasoning skills

• develop the skills of interpretation, analysis, evaluation and persuasion

• develop skills in writing structured and developed arguments, and present reasoned explanations

• develop the ability to present a point of view clearly, and consider and reflect upon those of others.

  • 1: Economic, historical, moral, political and social
    1.1: Economic, historical, moral, political and social
    1.1.1: The role and value of history in modern society
    1.1.2: Wars, conflicts and terrorism
    1.1.3: The state and its institutions
    1.1.4: Political systems, leadership, nationalism and forms of government
    1.1.5: The role of international organisations
    1.1.6: The provision and politics of aid
    1.1.7: Justice and the justice system; prison and rehabilitation
    1.1.8: The role of the individual in society
    1.1.9: Family, marriage and partnerships, social pressure, class and social attitudes
    1.1.10: Globalisation and its impacts
    1.1.11: Wealth and equality in society
    1.1.12: Population and migration
    1.1.13: Education
    1.1.14: Welfare
    1.1.15: Sport and leisure
    1.1.16: Work and employment
    1.1.17: Industry and commerce
    1.1.18: Freedom of speech, thought and action
    1.1.19: Human rights
    1.1.20: Animal welfare
    1.1.21: Matters of conscience, faith and tolerance
  • 2: Science, including its history, philosophy, ethics & general principles
    2.1: Science, including its history, philosophy, ethics & general principles
    2.1.1: Medical and scientific advances and their ethics
    2.1.2: Drug testing, manufacture and provision
    2.1.3: Diet, health education and provision of healthcare
    2.1.4: Space exploration and its associated industry
    2.1.5: Information and communications technology
    2.1.6: Surveillance and privacy
    2.1.7: Environmental concerns
    2.1.8: Natural disasters including mitigation and management
    2.1.9: Rural and urban concerns
    2.1.10: Food and water security
    2.1.11: Transport, travel and tourism
    2.1.12: The uses and applications of mathematics
  • 3: Literature, language, the arts, crafts, and the media
    3.1: Literature, language, the arts, crafts, and the media
    3.1.1: Literature
    3.1.2: Non-fiction writing
    3.1.3: Language
    3.1.4: Performing arts
    3.1.5: Visual arts
    3.1.6: Applied arts
    3.1.7: Arts institutions and venues
    3.1.8: Traditional arts and crafts; heritage
    3.1.9: Print and digital media
    3.1.10: Advertising
    3.1.11: Censorship and freedom of the media and the arts

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