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Refugees and evacuees: enhancing historical understanding through Irish historical fiction with Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3 pupils

Bracey, P., Gove-Humphries, A. and Jackson, D. (2006) Refugees and evacuees: enhancing historical understanding through Irish historical fiction with Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3 pupils. Education 3-13. 34(2), pp. 103-112. 1475-7575.

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Abstract: This article explores the use of historical fiction as a means of undertaking a historical enquiry into the experiences of refugees and evacuees with Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils. The authors reflect on the reasons why people have come to Britain before focussing on specific circumstances associated with World War 2. This is undertaken through the use of two historical fiction novels set in Ireland. The choice of an Irish context is intended to challenge Anglo centric notions of the past. The authors also examine differing opinions over the validity of the place of historical fiction in history lessons and make a strong case for its inclusion. Specific teaching and learning approaches, together with teacher and pupil responses are considered. The novels chosen focus on an Irish dimension which also reflects the authors' work with the Ireland in Schools Project
Additional Information: RAE2008 UoA45
Subjects: D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D16 Study and teaching
P Language and Literature > PZ Children's literature
D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > DA900 Ireland > DA909 History
Creators: Bracey, Paul, Gove-Humphries, A and Jackson, Darius
Publisher: Routledge
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Training
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Education
Date: 1 June 2006
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 103-112
Journal or Publication Title: Education 3-13
Volume: 34
Number: 2
Language: English
ISSN: 1475-7575
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/137

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