It is more important for school children to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years, there exists a debatable question of whether studying the

history

of pupils’ own country or studying the

history

of the

world

is more important, has aroused people’s curiosity.

Although

acquiring knowledge of

world

history

is of

Accept comma addition

is, of

necessity, the national or local

history

should be on schools high agenda. Several reasons can shed light on why it is vitally important to study

world

history

. One of those underlying reasons is the fact that the modern trend towards globalization makes it all the more necessary for

schoolchildren

Suggestion

school children

to have some knowledge of people from other ethnic groups and different traditions. Armed with

this

broader perspective, it will be easier for them to form a mutual understanding if they know about the origins and past development of other people across the

world

. Another compelling reason is that a study of

world

history

provides youngsters with an overview of the

inter-relationship

mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness

interrelationships

interrelationship

of nations and how international historical events,

such

as the end of colonialism, have shaped contemporary society.

Nonetheless

, the value of learning local

history

should not be neglected.

First

, knowing about the past of

students’ region

Suggestion

the students’ region

or country will foster a sense of belonging and pride in each child.

For example

, by studying how earlier generations fought and made sacrifices for the freedom of the country, Vietnamese youngsters will appreciate more the value of the way of life and liberty that they enjoy today.

Also

of importance, young children have the opportunity in terms of learning about the origins and

core value

Suggestion

the core value

of their motherland through

history

lessons. They in turn will gain an intimate understanding of each traditional event, and be motivated to carry on the best customs for generations to come. In conclusion, notwithstanding the importance for schoolboys and schoolgirls to learn international

history

,

this

pale into significance when compared to domestic

history

.