Best approach to Heritage/social studies

Heritage Studies

PRIORITY Projects Publishing is proud to introduce the Heritage and Social Studies Course with 2017 launch courses designed as follows;

The Primary School Course 2017

The Books have been launched as follows;

Best Approach to Heritage/Social Studies ECDA Pupils, Workbook and Teachers Book

Best Approach to Heritage/Social Studies Grade 1 Pupils and Teachers Book

Best Approach to Heritage/Social Studies Grade 3 Pupils and Teachers Book

The Secondary Course 2017

TOTAL Heritage Studies FORM 1 TOTAL Heritage Studies FORM 3 The Total Heritage Studies series is a new subject driven by the philosophy of the new curriculum approved by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It focuses on empowering learners to become responsible citizens of Zimbabwe who are loyal, skilled, resourceful and critical thinkers with a sense of belonging and self-worth. The series upholds the spirit of Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu in learners by making use of learner-centred, hands-on methods in teaching and lesson delivery. Learners are assessed through continuous and summative examination. The textbooks also affords learners with opportunities to practice, role play and research, solve problems, compare issues, carry out practical projects, analyse events and undertake educational excursions to stimulate cognitive development. The methodologies used include, but are not limited to; ◆ Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) ◆ Case studies ◆ Self - discovery ◆ Research ◆ Discussion ◆ Debate ◆ Practical Exercises ◆ Problem solving techniques ◆ Educational tours ◆ Role playing ◆ Project work ◆ Group work ◆ Resource persons

Cross-cutting themes

The Heritage Studies series is aimed at producing innovative learners with the knowledge to discover and exploit available resources for survival in challenging environments. The cross-cutting issues covered in the series will stimulate in Zimbabwean youths an appreciation of: ◆ Heritage Studies ◆ Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu (societal

norms and values) ◆ Gender roles ◆ Children’s rights and responsibilities ◆ Human rights ◆ Environmental issues ◆ Disaster and risk management ◆ Rites of passage for boys and girls (sexuality) ◆ Enterprise skills ◆ Financial literacy ◆ Chronic and infectious diseases such as diabetes, Ebola, hypertension and HIV/AIDS

Advantages of the Best Approach to Heritage/Social Studies to pupils and teachers are: ◆ It gives students a true picture of the values and national ethos of our nation which builds on a national culture of hard work, respect for our historical foundations and pillars of national development. ◆ It uses an incremental approach to learning where concepts and applications build from ECD A up to Form 4, realising students capacity in line with the conceptual demands of the syllabus. ◆ It uses critical question and answer sections that moves students from simple recall to critical learning and understanding. ◆ It stimulates cognitive ability of students through offering critical analysis of the transformation of the Zimbabwean socio-eco-political landscape over space and time.

OTHER SERIES THIS WEEK BEST TO APRROACH TO ENGLISH COURSE

The Primary School Course 2017 The Books have been launched as follows;

Best Approach to English ECD A Pupils, Workbook and Teachers Book

Best Approach to English GRADE 1 Pupils and Teachers Book

Best Approach to English GRADE 3 Pupils and Teachers Book

The Secondary Course 2017

Total English Form 1 Total English Form 3