Historical Thinking for History Teachers: A new approach to engaging students and developing historical consciousness

Effective Australian history education is essential for developing critically aware and thoughtful young people. This edited collection surveys Australian history teaching, from the national curriculum to fostering historical thinking and promoting effective engagement. It focuses on the principles underlying the drafting of the curriculum, teaching historical expertise, specific approaches, and Australian history teaching, including Indigenous perspectives, citizenship, and assisting pre-service teachers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The importance of effective Australian history education has never been more significant in shaping critically aware and thoughtful young individuals. History plays a vital role in nurturing essential skills such as reasoning, historical consciousness, and empathy, while also fostering a deep appreciation of our society's nature. This edited collection, comprising contributions from renowned historians, educators, and practicing teachers, provides a comprehensive survey of Australian history teaching practices, encompassing the development of the national curriculum to fostering historical thinking and promoting meaningful engagement in the classroom.

The book begins by delving into the principles that guided the drafting of the national curriculum, offering valuable insights from the curriculum's authors themselves. It focuses on the curriculum from primary and secondary school teaching perspectives, highlighting the importance of historical expertise, including historical thinking, value formation, and productive assessment. Part 2 explores the teaching of historical expertise, emphasizing the role of social history in the classroom and discussing specific approaches such as teacher talk, the use of historical fiction and film, digital technology, and museums as teaching mediums.

Part 3 delves into various approaches to history teaching, including teacher talk, historical fiction and film, digital technology, and museums. It examines how these approaches can enhance student learning and engagement in Australian history. Part 4 analyzes key aspects of Australian history teaching, including Indigenous perspectives, teaching citizenship, and assisting pre-service teachers in their transition to becoming professional history educators.

This book is a treasure trove of insights into historical skills, historical concepts, and critical thinking, accompanied by practical guidance on translating principles into engaging classroom approaches. Whether you are a pre-service or in-service history teacher or educator, this essential reference will provide valuable guidance and inspiration for your teaching endeavors.

Weight: 714g
Dimension: 241 x 162 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367718343