Mastering Primary History

Karin Doull is Principal Lecturer in Primary History and Holocaust Education in the School of Education, University of Roehampton, UK. Christopher Russell is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education and Primary History leader at Edge Hill University, UK.Alison Hales is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Greenwich, UK.

• Series Editors’ PrefaceHow to Use This BookIntroduction 1. An Introduction to Primary History2. Current Developments in History3. History as an Irresistible Activity 4. History as a Practical Activity 5. Skills to Develop in History6. Children’s Ideas – Promoting Curiosity 7. Assessing Children in History8. Practical Issues Bibliography Index

Well rooted in both research and examples from the classroom, this books neatly covers a wide range of issues facing both new and experienced teachers of primary history. The authors present a clear and insightful discussion to support teachers in, for example, developing a thorough understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum, approaches to teaching, effective assessment and subject knowledge.