Modern Studies Explained

Modern Studies is a subject in the Scottish school system, currently taught at National 3 through Advanced Higher.^[1] It concerns contemporary social and political issues, and political processes, in Scottish, UK and international contexts.^[2] The subject has been taught in Scotland since the 1960s and is credited with increasing students' political literacy.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Modern Studies - SQA. Scottish Qualifications Authority. 2021-02-14.
2. Web site: Modern Studies - BBC Bitesize. British Broadcasting Corporation. 2021-02-14.
3. Political Education in Scotland: an assessment of effectiveness. 2023-07-08. 2000-09-20. Maitles. Henry. European Conference on Educational Research.