Take a close look at the study of history and develop opinions through analysing case studies and sources. There is a particular focus on 20th-century British history to illustrate points.
History is a process, a debate, a set of ideas that is constructed. It is never set in stone and exists only as a dialogue or debate. In this introductory course to some of the topic's more finicky points, students will examine some of the fundamental elements of the study of history that can be left by the wayside in classroom teaching. These will be elucidated through a case study at the end of the course in 20th-century British history, looking to contextualise some debate and issues that students will be aware of thanks to vast media coverage. This programme will cover sources, context, bias, contested viewpoints, and the multitude of approaches that can be taken to the same question. The aim of this course is not to teach a narrative, but rather pose questions and introduce students to new skills and ways of thinking.
Course Content
9 LESSONS
9 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
What is History?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Building History
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Considering Bias and Conflict
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Bias and Conflict in Context: Thinking About Britain
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Further Focus on the History of Britain
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Evaluating Sources
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Sources in Context
60 minutes
Lesson 8
A Case Study of Contested History, Using Critical Thinking Skills, Source Analysis and Consideration of Different Viewpoints
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Presenting and Debating Our Work Up to This Point as a Means of Learning From One Other
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Historical Debate
Questioning Narratives
Source Analysis
Educator
Christian J
Humanities Educator
Christian is a history graduate from the University of Oxford. He provides lessons in a range of humanities subjects and helps develop students critical thinking and essay writing skills.
