GE02-Reading in Philippine History
Concept of History
The study of the past, including people, societies, events, and problems, and our attempts to understand them.
Importance of Studying History
An examination of the past can tell us a great deal about how we came to be who we are. It teaches us to see the world through different eyes-appreciating the diversity of human perceptions, beliefs, and cultures.
Understanding the present
Helps us comprehend the world we live in by revealing its origins and development. It's learning the roots of the current issues.
Learning from the past
Examining past mistakes and successes, we can avoid repeating errors and build upon achievements.
Developing critical thinking
As history needs a lot of evidence from multiple sources, history fosters analytical skills to prove the contents in the history is true.
Fostering empathy
Studying history can help us develop empathy (understand what other people feel) and break down stereotypes (beliefs) and build connections to other people.
Informed decision-making
Historical knowledge can guide policy-making and problem-solving. Use History as a reference to make decisions.
Preserving cultural heritage
History helps protect and transmit cultural traditions and values to future generations.
Historiography
The study of how history is done, such as how different people perceive past events and how a source's point-of-view impacts its portrayal of the past.
Primary Sources
information consists of actual records, first-hand accounts of events and experiences.
Secondary Sources
later writings and interpretations of historians and writers. Often secondary sources like textbooks and articles provide summaries of information found in primary sources.