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2. Teaching for â Historical Understandingâ : What Knowledge(s ...

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   either at school or at university. Moreover, non-specialists teaching history in Years 7 - 9 (middle years) may not have experienced any form of history curriculum studies in their own teacher education (Reid, 2009). As a history education academic, I am cognisant that many pre-service teachers conceptualise historical knowledge as factual recall.

3. What is the purpose of studying history? Developing students ...

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   the purpose of history education related to employment and employability. While a significant number directly referenced specific careers (such as history teacher, or museum curator) as the reason for a history education, few considered the intrinsic value of knowing history, such as its being useful in explaining the present (just 3 per

4. What is important in history teaching? Student class teachers ...

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   e class teacher programme. The first study module emphasizes two major aims. The first aim is to understand the nature of history as a school subject, and the second is to develop in students the capability to teach according to the principles of inquiry-based learning, including critical thinking an.

5. Building a History Curriculum: Guidelines for Teaching ...

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   The Commission recommends that: (1) historical studies should focus on thematic context and chronological perspective to develop critical judgment capabilities; (2) the curricular time required to develop genuine understanding in history programs be considerably greater than that currently allowed; (3) the K-6 social studies curriculum be ...

6. Building a History Curriculum: Guidelines for Teaching ...

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   Presents the Bradley Commission on History in Schools' recommendations that history become the core of the social studies curriculum. Identifies six themes of historical inquiry, and outlines topics for the study of U.S. history, Western civilization, and world history. Analyzes the place of history in all grades. Suggests changes in curriculum ...

7. ERIC - ED292749 - Teaching History in the Elementary School ...

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   Chapters 3 through 8 are lesson plans for kindergarten through grade 6 based on creative ideas and resources for teaching history in the standard curriculum. Each of these chapters comprises: (1) goals for history; (2) ways to improve the existing curriculum with history; and (3) sample lessons with objectives, teaching procedures, and resources.