Historical Thinking for History Teachers - A new approach to engaging students and developing historical consciousness (Paperback)

Effective Australian history education has never been more important for the development of critically aware and thoughtful young people. History fosters important skills in reasoning, historical consciousness and empathy; and an appreciation of history is crucial to the development of students' understanding of the very nature of our society. This edited collection comprises contributions from leading historians, educators and practising teachers, and surveys Australian history teaching today, from the development of the national curriculum to fostering historical thinking and promoting effective engagement in the history classroom. The book begins with an analysis of the principles underlying the drafting of the national curriculum and features insights from the writers of the curriculum themselves. It focuses on the curriculum from primary- and secondary-school teaching perspectives. Part 2 examines the teaching of historical expertise including historical thinking and value formation, as well as productive assessment and the important role social history can play in the classroom. Part 3 concentrates on specific approaches to history teaching including teacher talk; the use of historical fiction and film; digital technology and the internet; as well as museums as a teaching medium. Part 4 analyses key aspects of Australian history teaching including Indigenous perspectives, teaching citizenship and assisting the pre-service teacher in their transition to becoming a professional. Rich with insights into historical skills, historical concepts and critical thinking, as well as practical guidance on translating principles into engaging classroom approaches, this is an essential reference for both pre-service and in-service history teachers and educators.

General

Imprint:	Allen & Unwin
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	February 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Tim Allender
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-1-76029-551-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-76029-551-5
Barcode:	9781760295516

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