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Executive summary
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Teaching History
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June 1, 2007
- Author:
- Anonymous
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1. The working definition that guided the production of this report is as follows.
The study of history can be emotive and controversial where there is actual or perceived unfairness to people by another individual or group in the past. Vus may also be the case where there are disparities between what is taught in school history, family/community history and other histories. Such issues and disparities create a strong resonance with students in particular educational settings.
2. There are a sizeable number of opportunities available to schools to consider emotive and controversial issues in history. Some are generic across all key stages.
* The range of opportunities is potentially greater ...