INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PAPER

 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PAPER 

General paper S101/1 is one of the subsidiary papers examined by UNEB and its compulsory to all A – level students.

It is a multi- disciplinary subject which draws its content from all subjects across the curriculum. Therefore the syllabus is wide and has no itemized resource list of its own. There are two sections; A, and B. Attempt one question from each section. All questions carry equal marks. You are advised to use your time equally between the two questions.

The subject helps the learner to explore and appraise social, economic, cultural, scientific and technological issues not forgetting philosophical.

The syllabus also enables the learners to develop the ability to make across curricular link ,develop a maturity of thought appropriate to students at this level , achieve the understanding and usage of English language which enables students to Express arguments, opinions, and ideas in a reflective and academic manner.

The key objective is that the learner will be able to convey information in a way that is thoughtful, perceptive and immediately intelligible to the reader .

AIMS OF TEACHING GENERAL PAPER.

The broad aims of teaching General Paper are to enable learners to :

Attain maturity of thought appropriate to their level of mental development.

Further develop their understanding and use of English so as to be able to Express arguments ,ideas and opinions in a reflective and academic manner.

To read extensively in order to enrich their general knowledge.

Apply skills, required for extensive learning.

To develop thinking and reasoning skills and maturity of thought.

To be independent and critical leaders .

OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING GENERAL PAPER.

The objectives of teaching General Paper are to enable students to communicate information, ideas and opinions in a clear concise, logical and appropriate manner.

Present views and ideas with reasoned considerations.

Have a broad understanding of the world and current issues like climate changes, voter education, animal welfare, the history, scientific discoveries, conflicts between nations and others.

Capture the reader’s attention by injecting creative thoughts.

Evaluate and discriminate evidence, ideas and opinions in order to formulate a supported conclusion.

Apply knowledge and understanding through analysis of specific tasks:This can be done by drawing interference providing explanations, constructing and developing arguments, understanding the implications of a suggested course of action or conclusion.