Humanities

MISSION

To nurture Clementeens into passionate learners who can manage complexity and diverse perspectives in an increasingly globalized world through being able to think critically and flexibly when faced with issues and challenges

OUR TEACHERS:

Approach to Teaching and Learning

• constructivist approach to develop analytical thinking and perspective taking

• Inquiry approach leveraging on experiential learning and

• E-pedagogy to promote deep learning and strengthen students’ appreciation of subjects to real-life

• Develop self-regulated learners through effective assessment practices and feedback.

Signature Programmes

Humanities: Teaching and Learning 

In Clementi Town Secondary School, we believe that our teachers’ main role in class is to be facilitators in our students’ pursuit for content and conceptual understanding. Our lessons are centered on the main pedagogical approach of Experiential Learning through Inquiry, where our Clementeens become co-constructors of the knowledge covered in class by engaging in discussions and studying authentic and relevant sources. Coupled with the use of relevant ICT tools which connect our Clementeens to the world out there, we aim to develop critical learners and future-ready Clementeens by bringing education beyond the confines of the classroom.

Historical Investigation through Museum Based Learning

To enhance our Clementeens’ learning, Secondary 1 and 2 Clementeens were given the opportunity to embark on historical investigations that revolved around the concept of conflict. Over the years, our Secondary Two Clementeens were given the opportunity to embark on customized trails around key World War II sites such as Kranji War Memorial and Fort Factory. In 2019, Clementeens were given the opportunity to explore Fort Siloso as part of their Historical Investigations.  They were able to learn more about Singapore’s darkest moments through the trails which our department teachers have specially crafted for them.  Given the current COVID situation, our teachers tapped on online platforms and created an online trail that mimicked the actual journey that they would have taken had they been able to embark on a physical trail. This helps to ensure that learning continues to be vibrant and engaging despite the current limitations that we face.

Geography: Geographical Investigations

Our choice of Geographical Investigation approach is by offering Clementeens choices in fieldwork. This form of inquiry-based learning allows Clementeens to engage proactively in their own investigation where the role of the teacher is of a facilitator in the classroom and at the field. Clementeens were given the autonomy to decide on their hypothesis and were empowered to select their tools and methods of investigation. Figure 1 shows the GI process that the teachers had designed, aimed at driving Clementeens’ intrinsic learning motivation as they get to investigate an issue/ problem that interests them.

Secondary 1 Geographical Investigation - Rain Garden

In 2020, our school built a rain garden within the school confines. The objective of Rain garden @ CTSS is to bring learning beyond the confines of the classroom. Having a  rain garden within the school compound increases the accessibility of fieldwork to Clementeens across all levels, hence allowing them to experience and apply what they learnt in the textbook in the field and consequently, developing critical learners.

Secondary 3 Experiential Learning at Earth Alive Exhibition, Science Centre

The ‘Earth Alive’ exhibition at Science Centre Singapore presents a unique opportunity for our students to experience the processes that drive geohazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and climate change. Through active, engaging exhibits and compelling visual displays, students get a feel for some of Earth’s physical functionings through interactive stimulations. Students directly experience working like geographers to seek answers through guided inquiry at Science Centre. The SLS (Student Learning Space) package to help students make sense of the interactives and models in the exhibition and reach conclusions.

Students are able to experience through sight, touch, and sound. For example, they will be able to see how seismic waves radiate outwards with P and S waves which is important for them to link it to monitoring systems and impacts created by earthquakes. Students having the opportunity to experience what geographers do to make knowledge.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

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