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Priority Projects Publishing is proud to introduce the Heritage Studies Course with 2017 launch courses designed as follows;
The Secondary Course 2017
TOTAL Heritage Studies FORM 1
TOTAL Heritage Studies FORM 3
The Total Heritage Studies series is a new subject driven by the philosophy of the new curriculum approved by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It focuses on empowering learners to become responsible citizens of Zimbabwe who are loyal, skilled, resourceful and critical thinkers with a sense of belonging and self-worth. The series upholds the spirit of Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu in learners by making use of learner-centred, hands-on methods in teaching and lesson delivery.
Learners are assessed through continuous and summative examination. The textbooks also affords learners with opportunities to practise, role play and research, solve problems, compare issues, carry out practical projects, analyse events and undertake educational excursions to stimulate cognitive development.
The methodologies used include, but are not limited to;
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Case studies
Self- discovery
Research
Discussion
Debate
Practical Exercises
Problem solving techniques
Educational tours
Role playing
Project work
Group work
Resource persons
Topics Covered in Form 1
Socialisation
Identity
Cultural Heritage: Norms and Values
National history: Sovereignty and Governance
National Heritage
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Rights and Responsibilities
Production and Distribution of goods and Services
Global Issues
Cross-cutting themes
The Heritage Studies series is aimed at producing innovative learners with the knowledge to discover and exploit available resources for survival in challenging environments.
The cross-cutting issues covered in the series will stimulate in Zimbabwean youths an appreciation of:
• Heritage Studies
• Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu (societal norms and values e.g unpacking the importance of roora in traditional and contemporary African culture)
• Gender roles
• Children’s rights and responsibilities
• Human rights
• Environmental issues
• Disaster and risk management
• Rites of passage for boys and girls (sexuality)
• Enterprise skills
• Financial literacy
• Chronic and infectious diseases such as diabetes, Ebola, hypertension and HIV/AIDS
Advantages of the TOTAL HERITAGE STUDIES Series to students and teachers are:
• It gives students a true picture of the values and national ethos of our nation which builds on a national culture of hard work, respect for our historical foundations and pillars of national development.
• It uses an incremental approach to learning where concepts and applications build from ECD A up to Form 4, realizing students capacity in line with the conceptual demands of the syllabus.
• It uses critical question and answer sections that moves students from simple recall to critical learning and understanding.
• It stimulates cognitive ability of students through offering critical analysis of the transformation of the Zimbabwean socio-eco-political landscape over space and time.
UPCOMING COURSES IN MARCH 2017
BEST APRROACH TO ENGLISH COURSE
The Primary School Course 2017
The Books have been launched as follows;
Best Approach to English ECD A Pupils, Workbook and Teachers Book
Best Approach to English GRADE 1 Pupils and Teachers Book
Best Approach to English GRADE 3 Pupils and Teachers Book
The Secondary Course 2017
TOTAL ENGLISH FORM 1
TOTAL ENGLISH FORM 3
For these books and more please contact the following bookshops countrywide:
Harare: Baroda Bookshop, Fairway Stationers, Best Books, Art Stationers, Kingstons, Devine Books, Blackstone Books, Just Books, Planet Bookshop, Trustway Bookshop, Knowledge Hub Bookshop, Best Books, Sawima Investments
Chitungwiza:Zenith Distributers
Bulawayo: Phenduka Bookshop, Vigne Bookshop, Zero Suppliers, Methtech Investments, Z and N Supplies, Stationery & Gift Shop etc.
Mutare: Mutare Computers & Stationery, Delsink Bookshop, Mutare Bookshop, Best Books, L Keys Bookshop
Chiredzi:Zimac Investments, Stackston Bookshop
Rusape:Conway Chemicals, Genesis Bookshop, Eastern Bookshop
Masvingo:Gamaleb Bookshop, Natet Bookshop, Lenfas Investments, Graphico
Kwekwe:Dahnell Bookshop, Acts Bookshop
Chinhoyi:Charot Bay Bookshop, Emden Goose
Bindura:Savvy Bookshop, Shepps Bookshop
Gweru:Kingdom Bookshop
Kadoma:Shalom Books
Ruwa:Grace Marketing
Chipinge :Homtel Bookshop
