Social Sciences

The Social Sciences Faculty is responsible for the delivery of the Business, Economics, Psychology and Media Studies curricula at A Level and Business Studies and Economics at IGCSE in Years 10 and 11. Our faculty also offers experiential learning opportunities to students outside of the classroom, including the student-led LionView Productions (LVP), Junior Achievement (JA) and Equity Partnership programmes.

In Business and Economics, the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies and businesses have become frequent topics of discussion over the past year. Uniquely placed to gain a deeper insight into the impact of one the most significant events in recent history, Business and Economics students have discussed everything from the effect of border closures on Thailand’s particularly hard hit tourism sector to widespread unemployment, rising poverty and government policy responses to the economic turmoil created by the global pandemic.

In Psychology, a subject which is new at A Level, students have learned about a wide range of fascinating topics including the workings (and failings) of memory and psychological conditions, such as schizophrenia and sleep disorders. This year’s Psychology students have developed an excellent foundation in the discipline, taking on the language and mindsets of genuine psychologists.

In Media Studies, Year 12 students created openings for films from different genres. They also analysed the technical elements of film and looked at production, marketing and distribution in the film industry. In Year 13,

students worked in groups to produce short film packages to include in a film festival postcard or on a social media page. They also studied postmodern media, the power of the media and media ecology. Students from other parts of the school also developed their media skills through participation in the Prep and Senior School House Film competitions and LVP, which is run as an after school activity.

Outside of lessons, the Social Sciences Faculty put on an array of experiential learning opportunities for students. The student-led LVP team has continued to impress through the filming and production of high quality videos reporting on school events, including House Dragon Boat and Sports Day, which can be viewed on YouTube.

In the area of enterprise, this year’s student-led JA company, EAZEA, authored, illustrated and printed their very own educational story and colouring book targeted at young children. Their fun story, ‘Max and the Magic Straw’, was written to educate children on the harmful effects that plastic straws can have on marine life and the environment. The book was a huge success, selling almost 100 copies within the school community alone.

The Equity Partnership programme, a collaboration between international and Thai schools with a focus on promoting enterprise and craftsmanship, was offered for the first time this year. As part of this programme, a group of students from Harrow Bangkok partnered with students and staff from the Anuban KohKha School in Lampang to develop an Organic Silk Cocoon Scrub which is sold online through JD Central.

This year, we sadly farewell two dedicated and valued members of our faculty team, Mr Downs and Mr John. To our departing Year 13 students, the Social Sciences Faculty congratulate you on the completion of your A Level studies and wish you every success in your future endeavours.