History

Did Pupils' Learning in Year 6 History and Geography increase as a result of a specific inservice training (INSET) intervention focused on Teaching Quality

Aim: An explanation of how pupils' learning in Year 6 history and geography was affected by an inservice training (INSET), an explanation of how pupils learning in Year 6 history and geography was affected by an inservice training (INSET) intervention focused on teaching quality.

Multiple intelligences (MI) in the classroom: An evaluation of the effectiveness of an 'MI approach' through the teaching and learning of History

Aim: The aims of the project were: 1. To establish, from a review of the literature, an MI approach to teaching and learning. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of using an MI approach in the classroom on pupils learning. 3. To compare the relative impact of three different MI strategies.

Effective questioning: stepping-stones to meta-cognition?'

Aim: There were two main, linked, aims of this project. The primary aim was to investigate the role of effective questioning by the teacher in a History class. The second aim explored the usefulness of this meta-cognitive strategy in enhancing higher-order thinking skills in the classroom. These are the skills that characterise higher achievement at Key Stages 3 and 4 (11-16 years of age).

History Mysteries: History, Literacy and ICT at Key Stages 1 and 2

Aim: The aim of this project was to investigate whether effective reading by children and enactment of the stories would improve and sustain childrens writing and their learning of history.This action research project involved a mixed ability Year 4 class of 28 children. The research was in two phases. In the second phase, the year 4 children worked with all the children in year 2. The class teacher, who was the history coordinator, was supported by a teaching assistant and other staff in the school. Parents joined in with some of the activities.