The history curriculum in Singaporean secondary schools: an interpretive study of background, developments and issues

Siong Boon Lee

doi:10.4225/23/5aa0930cd5ca5

The history curriculum in Singaporean secondary schools: an interpretive study of background, developments and issues

Siong Boon Lee

Graduate School of Education

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This study examined the historical background to the teaching of history in Singaporean secondary schools and the current
concerns of secondary school teachers in the teaching of the subject. The study was conducted by examining historical and
recent official documents, and by semi-structured interviews with practising history teachers. Findings of the study indicate that
the economic interests of the country often hindered the development of the secondary history curriculum, and that a gap has existed between the planned curriculum and the taught curriculum. As such, this study has identified implications for history teachers' work and their professional development.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Pyvis, David Sanders, Supervisor Clarke, Simon, Supervisor
Award date	25 Oct 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5aa0930cd5ca5
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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