Glenwood Modern Studies
About Us
Pupils studying Modern Studies at Glenwood are taught by three experienced subject specialists. Teachers can be contacted using their GLOW emails below:
Miss L Morrison (PT Social Subjects) - gw08morrisonlynsey2@glow.sch.uk
Miss S Keir (PT1) - gw22keirshaughney@glow.sch.uk
Miss H Porter - gw22porterhelen@glow.sch.uk
We strive to excel in all areas, allowing our students to become successful and effective learners, using a wide variety of teaching methods and constantly updating our learning resources.
The People in Society outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence place Modern Studies at the heart of enabling the young people who attend Glenwood to develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, how society and political changes have shaped Scotland and how to make sense of changes in society and international conflicts .
With greater understanding comes the opportunity and ability to influence events by exercising informed and responsible citizenship. Learning in Modern Studies enables children and young people to:
- broaden their understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements
- develop their understanding of their own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
- develop an understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking
- explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence
- establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers
Modern Studies is therefore a vital part of the Curriculum for Excellence.
What is Modern Studies?
History is about the way the world WAS
Modern Studies is about the way the world IS
Unique to the Scottish education system, Modern Studies is made up of three key components:
- Sociology - studying how people live in society
- Politics - studying how we are governed and how ordinary people can have power
- International Relations - studying world problems and how they are solved
Modern Studies opens up a world of employment opportunities...
Students with a qualification in Modern Studies are well prepared for the world of work. Employers look for the valuable skills Modern Studies engenders. The following list is far from exhaustive, but gives an indication of possible career options:
Academic Research, Administration, Advertising, Armed Forces, Banking, Building Society Work, Business, Civil Service, Clerical Work, Community Education, Consumer Protection, Health Service Administration, Insurance, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Local Government, Management, Media, Nursing, Office Work, Police, Politics, Social Care, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Teaching, Town and Country Planning, Trade Union Work
Use the links below to explore our Modern Studies Courses: