The module introduces eight fundamental elements of effective History teaching. In each topic you will be presented with descriptions and explanations of various aspects of History teaching. You will be provided with resources, key terminology, explanations, activities, and suggestions for further reading to gain more information.
Time required: 16 Hours
Every topic will take approx. 2 hours (including the task at the end of the topic). We recommend completing 2 topics per week.
Assessment: There is an interactive quiz at the end of each section to help you process the information you have covered. You must achieve an 80% pass rate to move onto the next section. You may retake the quiz up to twenty times until you are able to achieve 80%.
Each section includes a professional development task. This is an optional activity to further your own practice. Submission of this task is not a compulsory part of this module.
A statement of module completion will be provided for all participants that successfully complete all topic assessment tasks.
Acknowledgements
HTAV would like to thank the authors of this module Dr. Jo Clyne and Ann Guns for their exceptional work on this project. We thank them for sharing their expertise and wisdom. Special thanks are also extended to Dr. Rosalie Triolo and Monash University.
HTAV and the authors have, to the best of their ability, ensured the information and content contained within this module is accurate and up to date. Any errors or omissions found will be corrected when they become apparent. Any feedback on the module should be directed to the Manager, Education and Consultancy Services at HTAV, Tanya Gordon on t.gordon@htav.asn.au
The content of this module has been designed to assist those who complete it to develop their knowledge of the included topics. Please use your own professional judgment when deciding what is appropriate to use for your context.
Module Content
- 10 Sections
- 40 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Module Introduction & Support3
- Topic 1: Understanding the Victorian History Curriculum4
- Topic 2: Introduction to Historical Thinking Concepts5
- Topic 3: Finding reliable resources6
- Topic 4: Interpreting primary and secondary sources5
- Topic 5: Questioning in the History Classroom4
- Topic 6: Writing in History6
- Topic 7: Inquiry Methodology5
- Topic 8: Assessing in History9
- 9.1Topic 8: Introduction to Assessing in History
- 9.2Topic 8: Enduring Understanding
- 9.3Topic 8: Types of Assessment Tasks in History
- 9.4Topic 8: Command Terminology and Assessing Skills and Concepts
- 9.5Topic 8: Rubrics, Differentiation and Collegiality in Assessment
- 9.6Topic 8: Key Reading
- 9.7Topic 8: Further Resources
- 9.8Topic 8: Professional Development Task
- 9.9Topic 8: Test Your Understanding120 Minutes10 Questions
- Evaluation Form (Required)1
Requirements
- None
Target audiences
- New Teachers
- Out-of-field Teachers
- Teachers returning to History Teaching
- Experienced Teachers wanting to develop deeper understandings and implement new pedagogy