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Explore pupil perceptions and the effectiveness of history teaching methods, including the impact of different approaches on pupil enthusiasm and enjoyment. Learn about the value of history education in Northern Ireland, the challenges faced by teachers in addressing controversial issues, and the importance of making history relevant and engaging for students. Discover insights from OFSTED reports, GCSE choices, and pupil attitudes towards studying history.
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So what?Pupil perceptions and History Alison Kitson
History teaching – the good news • OFSTED • Choices at GCSE
Tim Lomas, Lincolnshire LEA • Impressive teaching • Pupil enthusiasm • Pupil enjoyment • People, puzzle and point
Terry Haydn, UEA • Unpopular approaches • 69.3% see history as useful • Some way behind English, Maths, Science, ICT, PE • Many pupils stumped by question of why they study history
Alison Kitson - Northern Ireland • Pupils valued school history in Northern Ireland • But are many teachers playing safe worth controversial issues?