The Social Studies department of
SMM aspires to develop its students holistically within the framework of the UK
National Curriculum and the UAE National Agenda inspired Social Studies
standards as its foundation.
With this, SST is divided into 3 main subjects, UAE Social Studies infused with Moral Education, UK History, and Geography. SST is taught for 50 minutes, three times a week, making sure that UAE Social Studies gets 900 minutes of teaching time per term as required by the DSIB.
The department is dedicated to
offer student-centred lessons, projects, activities and school-trips that
develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving,
innovation, research and presentation, that would prepare them for their
post-school careers. Moreover, student’s independence, digital competence and
creativity are prioritised to produce globally competitive individuals. These
are practiced through group-works and individual learnings, differentiated to
meet the needs of all students, providing comprehensive feedback to inform
students of their attainment and targets.
Furthermore, real life connection,
cross-curricular links and cultural awareness are instilled among the learners
in order for them to understand the past, engage in the present and impact the
future of the country positively.