What it proves
Ryan can make abstract social science usable by turning big questions into structured inquiry, argument, writing, and portfolio habit.
Programme detail
Intro. to Social Science
A foundation-year course using social science questions to teach research, critical thinking, academic writing, and early portfolio practice.
One-page brief
Foundation course
How it works
Students worked through themes such as individual thought, economics, and ecological thinking while building a Diary of Questions as an early portfolio prototype.
Learners
Secondary school students
Evidence produced
Diary of Questions · Research tasks · Critical thinking · Academic writing
Artefacts
Supporting artefacts include the Diary of Questions, course outlines, writing prompts, student analysis, research tasks, and assessment rubrics.
Status
Past course, archive entry