HISA1003 Pedagogy of History (5 cr)

On completion of the studies students will

• understand the definitions and constructs of historical thinking
• be cognisant of the research base underlying the teaching of history and of research on the pedagogy of history
• familiarised themselves with some specific issue pertaining to the teaching of history

On completion of the studies through contact teaching students will also have

• acquired experience of groupwork and improved their interactive skills
• enhanced their oral interactive skills and negotiation skills
• acquired skills for operating in new situations

On completion of the studies through examinations on set books students will also have

• enhanced their problem-solving skills
• improved their written skills and argumentation skills
• acquired skills in the analysis of information and the ability to comprehend extensive entities

On completion of the studies by writing essays students will morever have

• learned more about information seeking and writing scientific text
• enhanced their written communication and argumentation skills
• acquired experience of project skills by planning their own actions and use of time

Active participation in teaching and written assignments or lecture exam. Completion by independent study – essay or book exam. Active participation in the study group and written assignments.

To complete the studies using set books students will select works from the following list in such a way as to acquire 5 points. Choice of books for essays to be agreed in advance with the teacher in charge.