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Course Description

This course is specifically designed to provide teachers with the tools and techniques necessary to teach source analysis in history classes. It focuses on how to evaluate various types of historical sources, understand their context, and use them to construct informed, critical interpretations of historical events. The course aims to enhance teachers' ability to guide students in distinguishing between primary and secondary sources, identifying biases, and understanding the significance of different historical perspectives.


A range of teaching strategies and examples are provided to support your students in mastering source analysis. 




Audience

Years 7-10 History Teachers.  This course would also  be particularly useful for early career stage teachers and non-subject specialists. 


Teaching Standards

2.1.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area: Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.



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Participant Feedback


"This course was well sequenced making it easy to follow. I also believe the resources provided in the course will be useful in my teaching practice."



"This was a beneficial course that included a wide range of examples and practical activities to undertake and complete with History students in the classroom."



" Very easy to navigate, easy to understand and no issues with any of the modules. Teaching resources/worksheets provided were relevant and will help improve students' source analysis skills."

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Understanding Historical Sources

    • Introduction

    • The Role of Sources in Constructing Historical Narratives

    • The Importance of Source Analysis in Interpreting Historical Events

    • Identifying Sources in Historical Research

    • Class Activity: Interactive Quiz and Video Example

    • Reflection Question

  • 2

    Module 2 - Evaluating Sources

    • Introduction

    • Analysing History

    • Evaluating Sources Credibility and Reliability

    • Class Activity: Evaluating Sources Credibility and Reliability

    • Understanding Bias and Perspectives in Historical Sources

    • Practical Tips for Critical Source Analysis

    • Class Activity: Tips for Critical Source Analysis

    • Conducting Source Work

    • Reflection Question

  • 3

    Module 3 - Contextual Source Analysis

    • Introduction

    • The Concept of Historical Context and Its Importance in Source Analysis

    • Examples of Contextual Influence

    • Understanding Historical Context: Key Techniques and Strategies

    • The Impact of Context on Historical Interpretation

    • The Risks of Ignoring Context in Historical Analysis

    • Introduction to Contextualisation

    • Class Activity: Contextual Analysis of The Black Death

    • Reflection Questions

    • Suggestions for Collaboration

  • 4

    Module 4 - Comparative Source Analysis

    • Introduction

    • Introduction to Comparative Analysis: Understanding its Purpose and Significance

    • Key Methodologies for Comparative Source Analysis

    • Techniques for Analysis

    • Synthesising Information from Multiple Sources

    • Synthesising Information from Multiple Sources

    • Class Activity: Synthesising Information Workshop

    • Reflection Question

  • 5

    Module 5 - Integrating Sources into Historical Narratives

    • Introduction

    • Strategies for Selecting Sources that Enhance Narrative Coherent and Depth

    • Balancing Source Material with Historical Storytelling

    • Techniques for Integrating Sources into Written and Oral Presentations

    • Class Activity: Voices from the Past: A Primary Source Narration

    • Reflection Question

  • 6

    Further Resources

    • Resources

  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Do you teach in NSW? If so, this is relevant to you:

Completing Mastering Source Analysis in Years 7-10 History will contribute 2 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework, addressing Standard Descriptor 2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.

 

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