History Subject Planning Guidelines - Scoilnet

Section 4Planning a course based on the Leaving Certificate History syllabus::time managementA perennial complaint about history courses worldwide is that they are ‘too long’.Whatever one’s view on this issue, it is undoubtedly the case that careful planning andtime management can help to ensure that courses taught fulfil curricular requirements andare educationally meaningful. Incorporating syllabus emphases into one’s teaching canhelp to ensure that time is being used effectively to develop students’ on-goingunderstanding and competencies.The following templates are intended to assist history teachers and departments inorganising their teaching of syllabus topics within viable time parameters.© 2008 History In-Service Team [HIST] - 32 -