Encouraging Historical Understanding in the Primary Classroom

Newton, L.D.

Abstract

Discusses what counts as understanding in history at the elementary school (British primary school) level and describes some strategies that have been shown by research to be effective in supporting the construction of historical understanding. Identifies implications for teachers' practices. (SLD)

Citation

Newton, L. (2001). Encouraging Historical Understanding in the Primary Classroom. Evaluation and research in education, 15(3), 182-88

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2001
• Journal: Evaluation and Research in Education
• Print ISSN: 0950-0790
• Electronic ISSN: 1747-7514
• Publisher: Routledge
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 182-88
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1600373