Teaching Humanities In Primary Schools

Teaching Humanities In Primary Schools

This concise introduction to teaching humanities subjects in primary schools supports trainee and newly-qualified teachers in their teaching of the core humanities subjects: geography, history and religious education. Written around the Professional Standards for QTS, it includes practical guidance on topics such as the National Curriculum, planning, teaching and learning strategies, citizenship education and how to organise fieldwork. Throughout the book, practical tasks highlight important concepts and research summaries provide a concise guide to theoretical principles.