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In Social Sciences, ākonga learn about people, places, cultures, histories and the economic world within and beyond New Zealand. Social Sciences helps ākonga understand people by exploring different points of view and beliefs. Ākonga are given opportunities to develop communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills. These attributes help ākonga become responsible and informed individuals with the ability to analyse the world that surrounds them. The course for each ākonga is developed in consultation with the kaiako to meet their particular needs and interests.
In this course, ākonga investigate issues in society and the interactions between cultures both within New Zealand and globally. Topics have a past, present and future focus.
The course is based around five overarching themes: connections, accessibility, organisation, survival and movement. Within these themes, ākonga study topics such as sustainability, human rights, cultural diversity and enterprise. Ākonga investigate how change affects New Zealand cultures, societies and communities, which helps them understand the past and the present and to imagine possible futures.
Ākonga are given starting modules but are encouraged to choose modules by personal interest, passions, and links to other subject concepts and themes.
No prior learning needed.