Intent
Learning about different periods of history should:
- stimulate understanding and empathy for others
- increase interest and knowledge about how things used to be in this country
- increase understanding of current affairs and global issues
- grow speaking and listening skills, respecting the views of others
- inspire creative writing
- encourage independent thinking through examining sources
Implementation
A variety of methods are to be employed in the teaching of History:
- Teacher presentations, including storytelling and role-play to create empathy.
- Question and answer sessions, discussions and debates.
- Individual and group research (online and other methods) and presentations.
- Use of video and films
- Investigating artefacts, maps, photographs, paintings and other documents as sources of evidence.
- Critical analysis and evaluation of sources of evidence.
- Fieldwork, visitors and visits to museums and sites of historic interest.
- Special Events: History Days.
