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Course Description

This course is designed to provide History teachers with strategies and activities to engage male students in historical writing and critical thinking. The course will cover motivational techniques, history-focused writing prompts tailored to boys' interests, and methods to create a supportive classroom environment that fosters a love for history. The course also integrates modern tools such as gamification and digital platforms, equipping educators with practical methods to boost boys' involvement and success in history.  The goal is to help teachers enhance boys' historical understanding and writing skills, making history more engaging and relevant to their lives.



Audience

Years 7-10 History Teachers 


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

2.5.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Literacy and numeracy strategies:  Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement



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"Extensive discussion and varied examples were given."



"Excellent strategies to help engage boys in writing in History based on empirical research."



Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1: Understanding Boys' Engagement in Historical Writing

    • The Gender Gap in History Education

    • Factors Affecting Boys' Interest in Historical Writing

    • 2. Preferred Learning Styles

    • 3. Societal Expectations

    • Case Study: "Using Personal Narratives to Enhance Engagement in Historical Writing: Evidence from Secondary Education" (Seixas, 2006)

    • Barriers to Historical Writing for Boys

    • 1. Lack of Interest in Traditional Topics

    • 2. Fear of Failure

    • 3. Perceived Irrelevance of History

    • Case Studies: The Effectiveness of Gamified Learning in History Classrooms

    • Class Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2: Motivational Strategies for Boys in History

    • Connecting History to Boys' Interests

    • Strategies to Connect History to Boys' Interests

    • 2. Using Primary Sources and Engaging Narratives

    • 3. Incorporating Technological Advancements

    • Case Study: "Engaging Boys in History through Military Narratives" (Schoenfeldt, 2020)

    • Class Activity

    • Gamification in History Education

    • Key Gamification Techniques for History Education

    • 2. Interactive and Role-Playing Games

    • 3. Scavenger Hunts and Simulations

    • Class Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3: History Writing Prompts and Assignments

    • Tailored Historical Writing Prompts

    • Strategies for Developing Engaging Historical Writing Prompts

    • 2. Encouraging Creative Responses

    • 3. Using Primary Sources as Inspiration

    • Case Study: "Using Creative Writing Prompts to Enhance Engagement in History" (Henderson, 2019)

    • Class Activity

    • Collaborative Historical Writing Projects

    • Strategies for Collaborative Historical Writing Projects

    • 2. Group Research and Writing Assignments

    • 3. Peer Review and Feedback Sessions

    • Class Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4: Creating a Supportive Historical Inquiry Environment

    • Classroom Setup for Historical Exploration

    • Strategies for Setting Up a Supportive Classroom Environment

    • 2. Incorporating Discussion Zones

    • 3. Displaying Student Work

    • Class Activity

    • Positive Reinforcement in History Education

    • Strategies for Positive Reinforcement in History Education

    • Class Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4

  • 6

    Module 5: Technology and Multimedia in Historical Writing

    • Digital Storytelling in History

    • Strategies for Using Digital Storytelling in History Education

    • 2. Producing Podcasts

    • 3. Developing Interactive Timelines

    • Class Activity

    • Blogs and Online Platforms for Historical Writing

    • Strategies for Using Blogs and Online Platforms in History Education

    • Research Highlight: Engaging with Digital Archives and Online Resources

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 5
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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