International GCSE History Scheme of Work
International GCSE History Scheme of Work
International GCSE History Scheme of Work
This Scheme of Work (SoW) has been made available on a word document rather than PDF, allowing you to edit the document in a way that suits your teaching style and
learner needs. International GCSEs have 120 guided learning hours. This Scheme of Work gives an approximate teaching time of 100 hours and leaving 20 hours for
assessments, examination paper practice and revision.
Guidance provided within the course planners, schemes of work and lesson plans are suggested approaches which can be adapted by centres to suit their particular
context.
The sections (in the order presented across the SoW) include:
Paper 1: Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918-45 and A world divided: superpower relations, 1943-72.
Paper 2: The Vietnam Conflict, 1945-75 and China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900-89
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An indication of which skills acquired in this lesson will be assessed, and which skills could be acquired through teaching and delivery of that lesson. These
columns form part of the support we are offering around transferable skills development- more information about transferable skills can be found in our Getting
Started Guide and below.
In recent years, higher education institutions and global employers have consistently flagged the need for students to develop a range of transferable skills to enable them to
respond with confidence to the demands of undergraduate study and the world of work. To support the design of our qualifications, we have mapped them to a transferable skills
framework. The framework includes cognitive, intrapersonal skills and interpersonal skills and each skill has been interpreted for each specification to ensure they are appropriate
for the subject. Further information on transferable skills is available on the website. Pearson materials, including this scheme of work, will support you in identifying and
developing these skills in students.
In the final two columns of this scheme of work we have indicated which transferable skills are explicitly assessed, and also where there are opportunities for them to be developed
through teaching. Our intention is that teachers can use these columns to increase opportunities for transferable skills development in students.
Paper 1:
Scheme of Work
Paper 1 Introduction
The specification content for the Depth Studies is deliberately organised into five clear chronological stages. In terms of the actual specified content Depth Study 3 Germany:
development of a Dictatorship 1918-45 has some very minor content changes from the previous specification. Depth Study 6 A World Divided: Superpower Relations now covers a
longer timeframe. This Depth Study now begins in 1943 rather than 1945 and ends a decade later in 1972. Content coverage now therefore includes the 1943 Tehran Conference
as well as a complete section on Superpower Relations form 1963-72 with the Thaw and moves to detente. The Scheme of Work reflects the requirements for Paper 1 with an
obvious need to develop students’ historical knowledge and understanding. The examination assessment also requires analysis of historical interpretations, and understanding of
the judgements in History. The second-order historical concepts assessed in Paper 1 are causation, consequence and significance. Teachers will find the Getting Started Guide for
this specification deals in detail with the styles of questions used, coverage of assessment objectives over the two examination papers and detailed explanation of the
markschemes.
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Lessons Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills
acquired in this
lesson are explicitly Which skills could
assessed through be acquired
examination through teaching
and delivery in
this lesson
1-5 1 The establishment of Understanding that the The Abdication of the Edexcel International Critical Thinking Analysis
the Weimar Republic and widespread unrest of 1918 led Kaiser and the German GCSE Problem Solving Reasoning/
its early problems to Imperial Germany ruled by Revolution of 1918–19. Development of Analysis Argumentation
the Kaiser to be replaced by a Dictatorship: Reasoning /
new German state The strengths and Germany 1918–45 Argumentation
weaknesses of the new (Pearson 2017)
An assessment of the various Republic and its
challenges for the Weimar Constitution. Reactions to
Republic in its early years the Treaty of Versailles.
Challenges from Right and
Reach a judgement on the Left, including the Kapp
Treaty of Versailles being the Putsch and the Spartacist
cause of all Germany’s uprising.
problems in the years 1919-
23. French occupation of the
Ruhr. Causes and effects
Understanding the causes of of hyperinflation.
the Great Inflation and its
various effects on different Teaching Activity Ideas:
groups in society. Students analyse
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Lessons Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills Which skills could
acquired in this be acquired
lesson are explicitly through teaching
assessed through and delivery in
examination this lesson
Students analyse
impressions of
hyperinflation from a range.
6-10 2 The recovery of Understanding how The work of Stresemann. Edexcel International Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Germany, 1924–29 Stresemann ‘s work led to Rentenmark, Dawes and GCSE Problem Solving Analysis
Germany’s economic recovery Young Plans, US loans Development of Analysis
and greater international and the recovery of the Dictatorship: Reasoning /
recognition n the years 1924- German economy. Germany 1918–45 Argumentation
29 Successes abroad – (Pearson 2017)
League of Nations,
Locarno Treaties and
Kellogg-Briand Pact.
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lesson are explicitly
assessed through
examination
Events of 1932 to
January1933, including the
role of von Papen, von
Schleicher and von
Hindenburg.
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Lessons Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills
acquired in this
lesson are explicitly
assessed through
examination
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assessed through
examination
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Lessons Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills
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lesson are explicitly
assessed through
examination
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lesson are explicitly
assessed through
examination
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Lessons Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills Which skills could
acquired in this be acquired
lesson are explicitly through teaching
assessed through and delivery in
examination this lesson
Teaching Activity
Ideas:
Students analyse
impressions of Soviet
control of eastern Europe
from a range of sources.
16-20 4 Three crises: Berlin, An understanding of how three The U2 incident (1960) and Edexcel International Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Cuba and very different Cold War Crises its effects on the Paris GCSE History, Problem Solving Analysis
Czechoslovakia showed the absence of Summit Conference. Certificate in History Analysis Reasoning /
negotiated settlements Reasons for the (Hodder 2010) Reasoning / Argumentation
between the Superpowers and construction of the S Waugh & J Wright, Argumentation
the risk of hostilities escalating Berlin Wall in 1961, The era of the Cold
including the refugee War 1943-91 (Hodder
problem. The effects of the
2013)
Berlin Wall on relations
between East and West
Germany and between the
Superpowers. The Bay
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lesson are explicitly
assessed through
examination
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Lessons Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills Which skills could
acquired in this be acquired
lesson are explicitly through teaching
assessed through and delivery in
examination this lesson
Students analyse
impressions of détente,
from a range of sources
and debate the extent to
which there was genuine
cooperation between the
Superpowers.
Pearson Edexcel
International GCSE History
Paper 2
Introduction
Similar to Paper 1, the specification content for each of the historical investigations available on Paper 2 is shown in five topics. However, the nature of the subjects sometimes
means that there is chronological overlap when new material is introduced. For example, in one of the new topics for this specification, A4 The Vietnam Conflict, topic 5 examines
the impact of the Vietnam conflict on civilians in both Vietnam and in the USA and this overlaps with topics 3 and 4.
The historical investigation options have been deliberately chosen as the subject matter lends itself to a wide range of source material and the evaluation of historical
interpretations. The teaching focus for this section as well as enabling students to gain knowledge and understanding should also show students’ developing in their understanding,
interpreting, and cross-referencing of sources.
The specification content of each of the Breadth Studies is expressed as five topics in chronological order. There is a small change from the previous specification with the China
option which now begins in 1900 rather than 1911 and so now includes fall of the Qing. The options for this part of the specification lend themselves to the thematic study of
change over time. For the Breadth Studies the specification defines themes that be traced through the study of the key topics. For China, the defined themes are civil conflict, order
and disorder, external influences on China, economic transformation, social transformation and the role of leadership.
For Paper 2 students need to develop skills to explain, analyse and make judgements about historical events and periods studied, and use second-order historical concepts. The
second order concepts assessed in Section B are change, continuity, causation, significance, similarity and difference.
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Lesson Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills
acquired in this
lesson are
explicitly
assessed through
examination
1 The struggle An understanding of The origins of the First Indochina J. Shuter, The USA, Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
1-5
against post-war opposition in War, especially the aims of the 1945-75: conflict at Problem Solving Problem Solving
France for Indo-China to French Vietminh. The tactics of General home and abroad Analysis Analysis
independence, rule Giap; the search for a diplomatic (Pearson, 2016) Reasoning / Reasoning /
1945–54 solution; the French defeat at Dien Argumentation Argumentation
. Bien Phu and its immediate S Waugh & J
consequences. Wright, The USA,
1954-75: conflict at
Teaching Activity Ideas: home and abroad
Students compare sources for the (Hodder, 2016)
reasons for post-war opposition in
Indo-China to French rule. M.Hall, The
2 US policy and An understanding of The aims of the Geneva Conference Vietnam War Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
6-10
intervention, the reasons for US (1954) and the US response, (Routledge 2008) Problem Solving Problem Solving
1954–64 involvement in south- Eisenhower and the Domino Analysis Analysis
V Sanders, The
east Asia Theory, the formation of South Reasoning / Reasoning /
Vietnam. Life in North and South USA and Vietnam Argumentation Argumentation
An understanding of
Vietnam under Ho Chi Minh and 1945-73 (Hodder
the impact of increasing
US involvement on Ngo Dinh Diem. The impact of Ho’s 2007)
policies followed by Ho policies to unite Vietnam, the NLF,
and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The S Waugh and J
Chi Minh
response of US, the Strategic
Wright, Vietnam
Hamlet Programme, the fall of Diem
(1963), the Gulf of Tonkin incident 1950-75 (Hodder
(1964). 2010)
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assessed through this lesson
examination
Indo-China to French rule.
11-15 3 Confrontation in An understanding of The nature of the Second Indochina Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
the Vietnam War, the reasons why and War, the roles of Johnson, Problem Solving Problem Solving
escalation 1964–68 the nature of escalating McNamara, Westmoreland and the Analysis Analysis
conflict jungle war (1965–68), Search and Reasoning / Reasoning /
Destroy; the bombing campaign, Argumentation Argumentation
Operation Rolling Thunder. A
televised war; the siege of Khe
Sanh to the Tet Offensive and the
Battle of Hue (1968).
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assessed through
examination
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be acquired
through teaching
and delivery in
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attitudes bombing. The effects of the war in
Vietnamese Reasoning / Reasoning /
in the USA the US, university protests; media
civilians and how it coverage, opposition to war in USA; Argumentation Argumentation
led to widespread pro-war demonstrations. The
public protest in Fulbright Hearings (1971).
the USA
Teaching Activity Ideas:
An understanding Students debate the interpretation
of the US military that opposition to the war in the
responses to USA was a major reason for the
guerrilla warfare decision to withdraw.
Students compare sources on the
US’s response to guerrilla warfare
Breadth Study B4 China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900–89
1 The fall of the An understanding of The impact of the Boxer Uprising: G. Stewart Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
1-5
Qing, Warlordism the fall of Qing dynasty self-strengthening and reform. The Ideology, Conflict Problem Solving Problem Solving
and chaos, 1900– and how a civil war causes, events and results of the and Retreat: The Analysis Analysis
34 developed between the 1911 Revolution. China under the USA in Asia 1950–
Reasoning / Reasoning /
Kuomintang and the Warlords. The May the Fourth 73 (Pearson 2009)
Movement. Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Argumentation Argumentation
Communists
Kai-shek and the Guomindang. The
emergence of the Chinese
Communist Party, the United Front
and the influence of the Soviet
Union. The Northern Expedition and
the Shanghai Massacres. The
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explicitly and delivery in
assessed through this lesson
examination
Extermination Campaigns.
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assessed through
examination
Which skills could
be acquired
through teaching
and delivery in
this lesson
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Lesson Section Learning outcomes Content Resources Which skills Which skills could
acquired in this be acquired
lesson are through teaching
explicitly and delivery in
assessed through this lesson
examination
economy.
To understand the The rise and fall of the ‘Gang of L.Benson, China Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
21-25 China, 1976–89
reasons for and the rise Four’. Changes under Deng in since 1949 Problem Solving Problem Solving
and treatment of the education, birth control, agriculture Analysis Analysis
‘Gang of Four and industry. Deng’s opposition to Reasoning /
Reasoning /
To understand the political reform. Emergence of Argumentation
privatisation and westernisation. Argumentation
emergence of, support
for and the Origins of Democracy Movement
development of (1979). The ‘Democracy Wall’
movement and Wei Jingsheng.
western and
Support of university students from
democratic ideas.
1986. Features and aims. Reaction
To understand the of Deng. Tiananmen Square (1989).
events and effects of Teaching Activity Ideas:
Tiananmen Square Students analyse changes to
agriculture and industry in China in
the years 1976-89.
Students examine the extent of
change, similarity and difference in
Chinese history of the following key
topics in the period 1900-1989:
Civil conflict, order and disorder,
external influences, economic and
social transformation and the role of
leadership.
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