Task 2:?Some people think it is important for all children to learn history at school. Others believe that other subjects are more relevant to children’s development today. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (重復2013年5月18日考題)
Reasons for all children to learn history at school.
1. History plays a strong role in strengthening the national identity of children.
-through the study of history, they learn about how societies and countries were formed and how past events shaped them.
2. History actually prepares children for their future.
- mental capabilities such as memorization skills, and logic skills could be developed when they try to study historical facts.-history helps learners to understand current situations and solve current problems because history can function as a ‘review mirror’
3. We cannot assume that children will be drawn to a study of the past on their own initiative, so history should be a compulsory part of primary school curriculum.(回應了at school)
On the other hand, history is not sufficient to prepare children for their current and future life; therefore, they should also learn other subjects.
- Mathematics is the foundation of a variety of subjects, such as engineering, business, economics or finance.?Learning maths?paves a?good way for their futuer academic achievement.
-Primary school curriculum should also include subjects like time management and banking. These skills are more likely to be put into immediate use in everyday life.
In conclusion,?history?should be a compulsory?course for children, but?subjects that are?more practical?should also be included?in?primary school curriculum.??