O-Level History syllabus pdf Download here. This article will provide all information about the History syllabus in pdf and how to download it. Also, it explains the History general competencies for o level students and the general objectives. Read more for further understanding. Also, this syllabus can be found on the TIE Website. O-Level History syllabus pdf Download

Introduction of the History Syllabus

This History syllabus is a revised version that has been prepared to replace that of 1996 which has phased out. The revision process focused on change in paradigm from that of content based to competence-based curriculum. O-Level History syllabus pdf Download

Moreover, the revision was inevitable due to the fact that the1996 syllabus did not sufficiently take into consideration the current social, cultural, global, technological, subject biases and cross cutting issues taking place worldwide but particularly in Tanzanian Society.

In addition, the revision has also taken into consideration the requirements for the
Secondary Education Development Plan (SEDP). This syllabus has been introduced
for implementation from January 2005/2007. O-Level History syllabus pdf Download

General Subject Competences

General competences are expressions that describe what a secondary school student does as a result of teaching and learning this subject. It is, therefore, expected that History student:

• a) Demonstrates understanding of the origins of African societies and how they developed.
• b) Shows the ability to critically assess the events, conditions and factors which shaped the past and present conditions of the world.
• c) Shows an understanding of the problems experiences by African societies in the past and demonstrate the ability to analyse the efforts made to solve them.
• d) Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of and the ability to critically
• assess the cultural, political, economic and technological advancement made by African societies before and after colonial rule.
• e) Shows an understanding of an ability to objectively relate Africa’s developmental problems with foreign intrusion, colonial domination, cultural subjugation and economic exploitation across time.
• f) Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the efforts made and strategies used by African people to regain their independence and resist neo-colonialism.
• g) Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the need for African unity, cooperation and interdependence. O-Level History syllabus pdf Download
• h) Demonstrates basic skills of critical thinking, reasoning, judgement, empathy and effective participation in developmental activities.

General Subject Objectives History syllabus

The teaching of History is intended to enable the students to:

• a) Understand how African societies were formed, how they grew and the factors which influenced their development.
• b) Develop an understanding of the events, conditions and factors which shaped the past and those which have shaped the present conditions of the world in order to predict the future.
• c) Understand the problems experienced by African societies in the past and explain how they solved them in order to master their social and economic environment.
• d) Develop an understanding and appreciation of the cultural, political, economic and technological advancement made by African societies before and after colonial rule.
• e) Develop an understanding of the relationship between Africa’s developmental problems and foreign intrusion, colonial domination, cultural subjugation and economic exploitation at various stages in history.
• f) Understand and appreciate the efforts made and strategies used by African people to regain their independence and resist neo-colonialism.
• g) Develop an understanding and appreciation of the need for African unity, cooperation and interdependence, conflict resolution and effective participation in social, economic and political development of Africa.
• h) Develop basic skills of critical thinking, reasoning, judgement, empathy and
• effective participation in developmental activities.

The Structure of the History Syllabus

The History syllabus consists of two main parts. The first contains an introduction of the competencies the subject seeks to impart, the general objectives of teaching the subject and the structure or organization of the syllabus. The second part consists of the class level competences, class level objectives of teaching History, topics, sub-topics, specific objectives teaching/learning strategies, teaching/learning materials, assessment and estimated number of periods for each sub-topic.

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