Exploring Social Studies Perspectives

The video discusses the implementation of the new Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum, focusing on language changes and critical thinking. It covers New Zealand history from Polynesian settlement to the present, emphasizing the importance of understanding indigenous knowledge and cultural histories. The curriculum encourages students to engage with challenging topics, fostering cultural confidence and societal understanding. Teachers and students explore Filipino history, drawing parallels with Māori history, and the curriculum's impact on learning and teaching is highlighted.

What was one of the major changes introduced by the new Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum?

• Emphasis on global history

• Increased focus on mathematics

• Changes in the language used in teaching

• Introduction of new sports activities

What historical period does the Junior Programme for Social Studies cover?

• From the signing of The Treaty to the present

• From Polynesian settlement to the signing of The Treaty

• From the 20th century to the present

• From European settlement to the present

How did Year 10 Social Studies classes approach difficult topics?

• By focusing solely on positive aspects

• By avoiding them completely

• By facing them directly and providing space for reflection

• By only discussing them in private

Who were the Polynesian Panthers?

• A musical band

• A sports team

• A group of explorers

• A group that fought for justice

What is a significant interest among young people today according to the transcript?

• Learning about modern technology

• Studying ancient European history

• Exploring space travel

• Understanding indigenous knowledge

What historical event did students express interest in learning about?

• The dawn raids

• The Renaissance

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What new area of history is being explored at St Catherine’s College?

• Filipino history

• Ancient Greek history

• Russian history

• Japanese history

How did students react to the idea of learning about Filipino history?

• They were indifferent

• They were excited

• They were disappointed

• They were confused

What impact does learning about different cultures have on students?

• It has no impact

• It makes them focus only on their own culture

• It increases their confidence in interacting with others

• It decreases their interest in history

What is the biggest opportunity provided by the new curriculum according to the teacher?

• Focusing on sports activities

• Understanding how society works and understanding each other

• Studying only local history

• Learning more about mathematics