Approaches to Learning and Teaching History: A Toolkit for International Teachers

DescriptionA subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning.Approaches to learning and teaching History is the perfect companion for teachers who want to understand key teaching techniques and use them to create effective and engaging lessons. Considering the local and global contexts when planning and teaching a syllabus, the title presents ideas for history with practical examples that help put teaching theory into practice. Teachers can download online tools for lesson planning from our website. This book is ideal support for those new to teaching or wanting to refresh their ideas, and for those studying professional development qualifications or PGCEs.Key FeaturesHighly practical, this resource saves teacher-planning time with lesson ideas available to download from our supporting website.Contains ideas for classroom activities, differentiation, active learning, reflective practice and formative assessment.Presents ideas and practical classroom examples in the subject context.Gives examples based on recent pedagogical best practice and helps teachers put theory into practice.Teachers benefit from the shared global insights of both Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment International Education.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the series by the editorsPurpose and contextThe nature of the subjectKey considerationsInterpreting a syllabusActive learningAssessment for LearningMetacognitionLanguage awarenessInclusive educationTeaching with digital technologiesGlobal thinkingReflective practiceUnderstanding the impact of classroom practice on student progressRecommended readingIndex