With reference to literature, current government curricular documents, and to the formative activities in the wider curriculum units: discuss the role of foundation subjects of History and Art in the British primary school curriculum.
Why are they important? What would be lost if they weren’t present. Which skills do they particularly promote?
For example, why are they important? What would be lost if they weren’t present. Which skills do they particularly promote? How are the as important as the primary subjects of Maths, English and Science?
o Children’s ability to investigate
o Promoting curiosity
o Promoting independence
Concentrate on Art and History Foundation subjects in depth. Mention other subjects if you wish, but there would be no need to go into particular detail.
Importantly – set yourself a clear question that you are confident you can answer. Try and avoid writing a general statement as a title, give yourself a specific and focused question.
In your submission, add your Formative Activities from Modules 1, 2 and 3 in an Appendix.
You must include a list of references to the literature you have cited and it is strongly recommended that references.
