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Mastering Primary History introduces the primary history curriculum
and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach
inspiring lessons that make learning history irresistible. Topics
covered include: * Current developments in history * History as an
irresistible activity * History as a practical activity * Skills to
develop in history * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in
history * Practical issues This guide includes examples of
children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and
reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers
what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how
they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest
effect. The book draws on the experience of three leading
professionals in primary history, Karin Doull, Christopher Russell
and Alison Hales, to provide the essential guide to teaching
history for all trainee primary teachers.
A much-needed and delightful book. It shows how history can be
taught with the meaningful experiences of each child at its centre,
making connections between the child, the locality and community,
the national and global past and concepts of time. Throughout the
authors empower teachers to adopt their philosophy, by showing them
how to plan, select resources and strategies and reflect on ideas
and case studies. Hilary Cooper, Emeritus professor of history and
pedagogy, The University of Cumbria, UK. Bringing History Alive
through Local People and Places puts the local environment and
community at the heart of history, showing how it can be used as
the context for successful history teaching across the primary age
range. It considers how to develop children's concepts and skills
through local history, how to link local, national and global
aspects of history, and helps you develop your own historical
knowledge, understanding and confidence in teaching the subject.
Practical topics explored include: Investigating children's
cultural and geographical roots through fieldwork Finding and
visiting local museums, archives and heritage sights Choosing and
using resources Using significant people, events and buildings to
link with national history Environmental education and sustainable
development through local history Understanding the links between
history and everyday life Planning and assessing history. Based on
the latest research and practice in the field, Bringing History
Alive through Local People and Places offers an exciting template
of creative ideas and activities to show teachers how they can make
history relevant to all children.
A much-needed and delightful book. It shows how history can be
taught with the meaningful experiences of each child at its centre,
making connections between the child, the locality and community,
the national and global past and concepts of time. Throughout the
authors empower teachers to adopt their philosophy, by showing them
how to plan, select resources and strategies and reflect on ideas
and case studies. Hilary Cooper, Emeritus professor of history and
pedagogy, The University of Cumbria, UK. Bringing History Alive
through Local People and Places puts the local environment and
community at the heart of history, showing how it can be used as
the context for successful history teaching across the primary age
range. It considers how to develop children's concepts and skills
through local history, how to link local, national and global
aspects of history, and helps you develop your own historical
knowledge, understanding and confidence in teaching the subject.
Practical topics explored include: Investigating children's
cultural and geographical roots through fieldwork Finding and
visiting local museums, archives and heritage sights Choosing and
using resources Using significant people, events and buildings to
link with national history Environmental education and sustainable
development through local history Understanding the links between
history and everyday life Planning and assessing history. Based on
the latest research and practice in the field, Bringing History
Alive through Local People and Places offers an exciting template
of creative ideas and activities to show teachers how they can make
history relevant to all children.
Mastering Primary History introduces the primary history curriculum
and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach
inspiring lessons that make learning history irresistible. Topics
covered include: * Current developments in history * History as an
irresistible activity * History as a practical activity * Skills to
develop in history * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in
history * Practical issues This guide includes examples of
children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and
reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers
what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how
they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest
effect. The book draws on the experience of three leading
professionals in primary history, Karin Doull, Christopher Russell
and Alison Hales, to provide the essential guide to teaching
history for all trainee primary teachers.
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