VCE Modern History History Induction Booklet 2022 - Units 1 and 2 - Welcome and course overview

Sep 20, 2026

VCE Modern History Units 1 and 2 induction booklet (2022) introduces students to expectations, assessment structure, and study preparation for the academic year. It outlines recommended actions over summer holidays, required class attendance, SACs and outcomes requirements, and guidance on maintaining communication with teaching staff. It also presents Unit 1 focus on political, social, and cultural change between the world wars, including the study of ideology and conflict and how these developments led toward World War Two.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

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Welcome and requirements

Required class and homework

Units 1 and 2 overview

Unit 1: Twentieth Century History 1918–1939

Area of Study 1: Ideology and conflict

VCE Modern History History Induction Booklet 2022 Units 1 and 2 "A generation which ignores history has no past and no future." Robert Heinlein | Email addresses/Staffroom locations of Staff teaching VCE Twentieth
Century History | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | NAME OF TEACHER | EMAIL ADDRESS | LOCATION | | | Sarah Gerrard [gerrards@vermontsc.vic.edu.au](gerrards@vermontsc.vic.edu.au) Senior Student Managers Office
Welcome to VCE Twentieth Century History, Units 1-2
If you are well-organised, motivated and have a good work ethic, you will have an enjoyable and successful year in History.
In order to get the most out of this course and of your VCE as a whole, there are a number of things that I strongly suggest that you do over the summer holidays and continue throughout 2021.
1. Complete the holiday homework tasks by the due date (found on Google Classroom and in this booklet) .
2. Familiarise yourself with the detailed course outline provided in this package.
3. Develop a good working relationship with your class teacher and maintain regular communication with them throughout the year
4. Sign up to the Google classroom
5. Ensure that you become familiar with the resources (websites, notes, other textbooks)
6. Visit the VCAA website regularly to familiarise yourself with past examination papers and to read the examiners’ [reports:](reports: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[ ](reports: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[www.vcaa.vic.edu.au](reports: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au) (in preparation for Units 3 and 4)
7. Ensure that you have a balanced life that consists of schoolwork, exercise, sport, leisure, rest and a healthy diet.
REQUIRED CLASS AND HOMEWORK
• SACs-These are formal, timed assessment tasks to be completed on a set date. The approximate week these SACs will take place in in this booklet.
• Satisfactory completion of Outcomes (including practice questions, extended responses, workshop and class tasks set by your teacher)
• Holiday Homework
• Students must attend a minimum of 90% of classes
Students must obtain at least 40% on all outcomes. Where a Unit 1 & 2 student does not pass a SAC, they may be given the opportunity to redeem the task in order to reach a satisfactory standard, however where this occurs the student will retain their original mark. Keeping up to date with your coursework may also allow you to demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve your S.
Note: If you fall behind you will be expected to catch up on a Wednesday afternoon or in an after school extra study session. Your parents will also be notified with a letter informing them and you of a potential N result. It is also worth noting, that due to the demands of the performance assessment work in this subject, extra rehearsals after school, during holiday periods and weekends may also be required.
If you have any queries about the course, or are ever unsure of what is required of you, please contact me at school, on Teams or by email.
I am really looking forward to working with you all and I wish you all the best for your studies next year.
Sarah Gerrard
VCE History Teacher
Units 1 and 2: Twentieth Century History | | | | | Unit 1: Twentieth Century History 1918–1939 In Unit 1 students explore the nature of political, social and cultural change in the period between the world wars. World War One is regarded by many as marking the beginning of twentieth century history since it represented such a complete departure from the past and heralded changes that were to have an impact for decades to come. The post-war treaties ushered in a period where the world was, to a large degree, reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies and power structures. These changes affected developments in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Economic instability caused by the Great Depression also contributed to the development of political movements. Despite ideals

FAQs

What should students complete over the summer holidays before starting Units 1 and 2?

Students are asked to complete holiday homework tasks by the due date, review the detailed course outline, sign up to Google Classroom, and become familiar with provided resources. They should also check the VCAA website for past examination papers and reports in preparation for later units.

What are the key requirements for attendance and assessment completion?

Students must attend at least 90% of classes and obtain at least 40% on all outcomes. SACs are formal, timed assessment tasks completed on set dates, and students may have opportunities to redeem a SAC to reach a satisfactory standard, while retaining the original mark.

What does Unit 1 focus on in Twentieth Century History (1918–1939)?

Unit 1 explores political, social, and cultural change between the world wars. Students examine events and treaties after World War One, the emergence of ideology and conflict, and how these factors contributed to events leading toward World War Two.

Sep 20, 2026

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