Bracey, P., McDonald, C., Billins, K., Kaup, K. and Knight, M. (2014) Eweka's story: Benin, big picture history and the National Curriculum for History 2014. Primary History. (67), pp. 24-28. 0966-6559.
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Abstract:
The prospect of teaching Benin 900-1300 AD in National Curriculum 2014 is challenging given that the main evidence come from later periods in its history. This article set out to demonstrate that this issue can be dealt with by considering how Benin relates to a Big Picture of the past. This began with exploring children's perceptions of Africa, its history from earliest times to the present day together with creating a classroom museum. An enquiry question ' The Benin Bronzes: If objects could speak what story would they tell?' provided the basis for considering both how the bronzes came to Britain in Victorian times, and links between Britain and Benin in Tudor times. Finally, traditional stories of the arrival of the Eweka Dynasty in the 12th century were explored and related to other key events in its past. Throughout the article subject knowledge and skills were developed through teaching and learning approaches appropriate for children.
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Creators:
Bracey, P., McDonald, C., Billins, K., Kaup, K. and Knight, M.
Publisher:
Historical Association
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 > 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
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:
1 July 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 24-28
Journal or Publication Title:
Primary History
Number:
67
Language:
English
ISSN:
0966-6559
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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