History Pictures: Using Visual Sources to Build Better History Lessons (History in Practice) - Softcover

Card, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 034096524X ISBN 13: 9780340965245

Publisher: Hodder Education, 2008

Synopsis

The History in Practice series provides professional development for history teachers.

This volume provides practical guidance on how to use visual sources to build better lessons in KS3 and GCSE History.

It draws on popular content and iconic visuals, such as the Bayeux Tapestry, to challenge current practice and tackle key issues facing the teacher using historical pictures: - the importance of background knowledge in understanding and using pictures in the history classroom - techniques to encourage pupils to observe closely - to look beyond the obvious - how to design effective questions that take pupils on a voyage of exploration - how to help pupils understand political cartoons - how to use pictures to explore interpretations of history

Key features: - Ready-to-use well-trialled classroom activities complete with photocopiable resource sheets - Clear explanation of flexible techniques that can be applied across the history curriculum - Provocative analysis of the agenda facing history teaching in Key Stage 3 and GCSE - Exploration of the relationship between visual literacy and historical knowledge and understanding

Thoroughly trialled classroom activities promoting good practice in the use of visual sources Examples drawn from the most popular Key Stage 3 and GCSE topics Edited by Christine Counsell - a leading figure in Initial Teacher Training Key visuals are provided on a CD for use on a whiteboard or VLE

About this title

About the Author

Jane Card was formerly Head of History at Didcot Girls' School, an 11-18 comprehensive school in Oxfordshire

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Education
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 034096524X
• ISBN 13: 9780340965245
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 113