Civics and History Curriculum

Civics and History is an essential subject in the PAREF Southridge school curriculum that aims to prepare students to become reflective, thoughtful, and responsible school citizens and members of a democratic society. The teaching of Civics and History also aims at an understanding of important academic content and the development of love of country, historical thinking skills, and the necessary personal dispositions. The teaching of Civics and History is enriched and imbued with the methods and principles of other allied subject areas.

The Civics and History program focuses on the development of knowledge, skills, and values necessary for successful living in a democratic society. Of all academic subject areas in the PAREF Southridge school curriculum, Civics and History centers on the social nature of man- the need to develop and share his talents for society's common good. At the same time, the subject helps make the students feel and realize their humanity. As part of the humanizing and socializing process, the academic program helps in equipping the students with experiences in community and social living skills. To ensure that knowledge, skills, and values are used for beneficial ends, the students not only internalize these but are given opportunities to externalize them in concrete applications in school and the larger community.

The Civics and History aims to develop in the students the following:

1. Mastery of challenging subject matter content;
2. Develop pride and love of one's school, community, and country;
3. Spirit of loyalty and service to community and the country coupled with a global outlook;
4. Skills for responsible citizenship in a participatory and democratic form of government and society like critical reflection and action;
5. Understanding of fundamental concepts related to social living;
6. Appreciation of the importance of harmonious human relationships and interdependence;
7. Ability to think critically, solve problems scientifically, and form conclusions only after careful thought;
8. Appreciation of the value of creatively working together and participating in group inter-action;
9. Develop historical thinking skills and empathy;
10. Acquisition of Christian values through the study of historical evidences; and
11. Acquisition of an outlook of development- of improving the quality of their own lives and that of society.