Teaching Primary Humanities

 Anthony Barlow, Senior Lecturer in Primary Geography Education, University of Roehampton, UK

This book provides clear guidance on planning, teaching and assessing the humanities from the Early Years to Key Stage 2. Through a blend of theory and real-life examples, Grigg and Hughes demonstrate the contribution that history, geography and religious education can make to enhancing childrens thinking, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

The book includes:

• Up-to-date research briefings providing quick access to expert opinions on a range of topics, from childrens understanding of the world to cross-curricular approaches

   

• Tips on how to make the most of personal and family history, the local area, and current affairs to show children the immediacy of the humanities

    

• Directed tasks to extend the reader's knowledge and understanding

   

• Reflection points to allow the reader to pause and consider the implications of what is being discussed in their own practice

   

Whether you are a trainee or a practitioner, this book will develop your knowledge of how young childrens understanding of place, time and community can be fostered through a play-based curriculum. It will also benefit teachers of older children looking to encourage more independent learning in their schools.

About the authors:

Dr Russell Grigg is Head of the South West Wales Centre of Teacher Education. He is a trained primary inspector for England and Wales. He has written widely in the field of history and primary education including Wales in the Victorian Age and Becoming an Outstanding Primary School Teacher. 

Dr Sioned Hughes is Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training at the South West Wales Centre of Teacher Education. She has published many educational materials, especially in primary geography. Her work on Patagonia was recognised by the Welsh Books Council as the Bestselling Childrens Book in 2011.