'Constructing History 11-19 provides a diverse yet remarkably
coherent array of case studies of constructivist history teaching.
Its contributors-researchers, teachers, department heads-have a
shared understanding of recent theory and research, and provide
extended, close-to-the-ground narratives of active learning,
supplemented by the voices of both students who participated and
academic historians who observed. It is a welcome addition to a
vibrant field' - "Professor Peter Seixas, Centre for the Study of
Historical Consciousness, University of British Columbia
'This book is full of hidden treasures. It is written by a
community of practitioners who are all experts in creating history
teaching that stretches and engages students. The book is designed
to inspire action. It does this as ideas flow through the pages
generating in the history teacher thoughts of how to apply and
adapt. This book creates 'spin off': actual process that hits our
classrooms'" - Katy Allen, Head of History, Lancaster Girls'
Grammar School
This book describes and exemplifies strategies for teaching
history across the 11-19 age range in rigorous and enjoyable ways.
It illustrates active learning approaches embedded in pupil-led
enquiries, through detailed case studies which involve students in
planning and carrying out historical enquiries, creating accounts
and presenting them to audiences, in ways that develop increasingly
sophisticated historical thinking. ""
The case studies took place in a number of different localities
and show how practising teachers worked with pupils during each
year from Y6/7 to Y 13 to initiate, plan and implement enquiries
and to present their findings in a variety of ways.
Each case study is a practical example which teachers can use as
a model and modify for their own contexts, showing how independent
learning linked to group collaboration and peer assessment can
enhance learning. Social constructivist theories of learning
applied to historical thinking underpin the book, with particular
emphasis on links between personalised and collaborative learning
and e-learning.
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