When you ask a random student what their favourite subject is, chances are, it is not history! However, the subject is an extremely important one, not just during your academic life, but also well, through your life! Understanding past figures, movements, and events will pave the way for a better understanding of modern life and the world in which we live.
JC History can already be a challenging subject so you can imagine what H2 (Higher 2) history entails. If you, or your child, is struggling with the subject or simply wants to get an upper hand, we’re here to help! At Private Tutor SG, our history tutors are extremely passionate about the topic and can’t wait to bring the past to life for their students!
Overview of Our H2 History Tutoring Services
JC H2 History
In JC, students get to choose from H1, H2, and H3 subjects, with H3 being the most advanced and only available to certain students. When it comes to H2 history, it dives deeper into certain topics in comparison with H1 history, but more importantly, there are MORE topics and breadth to cover.
History is already a reading-intensive subject, and H2 history takes it to a whole new level. We at Private Tutor SG will not only help students memorize and analyze more facts, figures, and events but also guide them to articulate their knowledge in a succinct, precise manner and put pen to paper during coursework, tests, and exams.
H2 History Exam Preparation
H2 history exam prep focuses on the all-important ‘A’ Levels that students take in their second year of JC. Our team of history tutors will administer an extensive range of previous tests acquired from other top JCs as well as past-year exams.
Thoroughly practicing will not only expose students to all kinds of questions to broaden their knowledge base but it can also help reduce anxiety and stress, especially when it comes to exam time. After all, practice makes perfect!
Our Private H2 History Tutors
Our history tutors come from all walks of life. The majority of them are MOE or ex-MOE teachers, which means they have extensive knowledge of the Singapore education system and can help prepare their students for advanced coursework and examinations. Most of our tutors have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, and many of them who teach H2 history hold post-graduate degrees such as a Master’s or a PhD.
In addition, tutors are also selected on enthusiasm, attitude, versatility, problem-solving skills, and the ability to bring a subject to life and pique the interest of their students. Lastly, at Private Tutor SG, we also value traits like empathy, kindness, and patience.
Educational Philosophy and Approach
Our Educational Philosophy and Approach for H2 History Tutoring
We pride ourselves in providing all our students with an engaging and supportive environment for them to be their best.
At Private Tutor SG, we believe that every school can excel at any subject given the right guidance, support, encouragement, and resources, and H2 history is no different. All our focus starts with identifying the student’s needs and specific requirements and getting him or her matched with the perfect tutor according to pace, learning style, and teaching methodologies.
Not all students learn the same way, especially when it comes to a memory and reading-intensive subject like H2 history. Our tutors are all trained to identify the unique learning styles of each student and cater their lesson plan to suit each one, optimizing the learning curve and leading to more interest in the subject and eventually, better performance.
Why Have Private H2 History Tuition
Common Challenges When Learning H2 History
Students often have a lack of interest in history, calling it a “dry” or “boring” subject. It doesn’t always have to be this way though! Sure, swallowing large amounts of text and eventually spilling it onto an exam paper isn’t exactly stimulating, but there’s a lot more to history than meets the eye.
Not only does it explain the events of our past, but it also has a direct correlation to the modern world in which we live. By explaining to students how our past impacts us and how we can use it to move forward, our tutors can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject.
Secondary and JC students are often overwhelmed with the seemingly never-ending stream of school classes, homework, study time, extra-curricular activities, and other out-of-school activities like pursuing hobbies and passions. With that many items on a student’s to-do list, it might be challenging to find time to dedicate themselves to reading and/or writing.
With its multitude of reading materials and required texts, history is already an extremely time-intensive subject, and H2 history is even more so. Parents and tutors can help students better manage their time by allocating valuable reading time and allowing them access to a quiet, calm environment where they can focus on reading and analyzing.
Not everyone effortlessly memorizes and recalls extensive amounts of information and for the majority of students, this talent doesn’t come naturally. History is one of the most memory-intensive subjects that requires students to absorb and retain large amounts of facts, figures, dates, and events, understand them, and then put their thoughts and opinions into words to succinctly answer questions, tests, and exams.
This skill doesn’t come naturally to students, which is why we focus on teaching memorization techniques such as mind mapping, mind palaces, chunking, timed repetition, and mnemonics.
Not only do students have to memorise impressive amounts of information, but they also have to translate their thoughts, interpretations, and opinions into the written word while writing complex essays that revolve around historical events, eras, and movements. A student that is weak in writing abilities might be awesome at memorising and understanding, but all those skills might come to naught if he or she cannot communicate effectively on paper.
In history tuition, our tutors not only focus on helping students acquire, retain, and understand historical concepts, but they also help to guide students on how to effectively transfer that knowledge into the written word.