DEVELOPMENT OF THE NINTH GRADE HISTORY EDUCATION PROGRAM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS’ ABILITY FORMATION

Abstract

A subject’s program plays an important role in teaching in general and in teaching history at secondary schools in particular because it influences not only the content and knowledge of the subject but also the methods and the forms of teaching activities. The development of a subject’s program reflects the targets of the subject and the educational goals of a nation. Therefore, to implement the basic and comprehensive innovation in education, the development of subject program must change from its perspective of focusing on the subject’s content to the new perspective of forming and enhancing the capability of students. As for history in general, ninth grade history in particular, the development of subject program is necessary. The paper will analyze this matter further.