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What do we mean by Big Picture History?

Bracey, P. (2014) What do we mean by Big Picture History? Primary History. 68, pp. 10-15. 0966-6559.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: Big Picture History is concerned with relating periods and events in the past within a broadly based chronological and spatial context which allows for different perspectives about the past. This article draws on research related to Big Picture History and provides a range of practical examples to support teachers in curriculum planning.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Big Picture History
Subjects: D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D16 Study and teaching
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education
Creators: Bracey, Paul
Publisher: Historical Association
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Teacher Education
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Training
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Education
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Teacher Continuing Professional Development
Date: 22 December 2014
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 10-15
Journal or Publication Title: Primary History
Volume: 68
Language: English
ISSN: 0966-6559
Status: Published / Disseminated
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References: Corfield, P. (2009) ‘Teaching history’s big pictures: including continuity and change’. Teaching History. 136: 53-59. Howson, J. (2009) Potential and pitfalls in teaching ‘big pictures’ of the past. Teaching History. Teaching History. No 136. Pp24-33 Ofsted (2011) History for all. History in English schools 2007/10. Manchester: Ofsted. Available at: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Publications-and-research/Browse-all-by/Documents-by-type/Thematic-reports/History-for-all [accessed 14th June 2014]
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8243

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