Bracey, P. (2016) The riches of Benin. Workshop presented to: Inspiring Primary History, British Museum, London, 30 January 2016. (Unpublished)
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Abstract:
This workshop began by considering the significance of the Benin Bronzes which are displayed at the British Museum where the conference was held. This was followed by considering how this could be related to its broader historical context in the Primary School classroom.
Additional Information:
A Schools History Project Conference in partnership with the British Museum and the Historical Association.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Benin, 'Big Picture' History
Subjects:
Creators:
Bracey, P.
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
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:
30 January 2016
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
Inspiring Primary History
Event Dates:
30 January 2016
Event Location:
British Museum, London
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Unpublished
References:
References
Corfield, P. (2009) ‘Teaching history’s big pictures: including continuity
change’, Teaching History, 136, Shaping the Past Edition, pp. 53-59
Bracey, P, MacDonald, C, Billins, K, Kaup, K. (2014) Eweka’s Story: Benin, Big Picture History and National Curriculum 2014. Primary History. Issue 67. pp.24-28. This provides the basis for the HA scheme of Work
Parker, J. and Rathbone, R. (2007) African History: a very short introduction, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Claire, H. (1999) Reclaiming our pasts: equality and diversity in the primary
curriculum, Stoke: Trentham
School textbooks/resources
Bowden, R. and Wilson, R. (2009) African Focus: ancient Africa, London:
Heinemann –this provides an excellent Big Picture of Africa.
Bracey, P., Martin, D. and Burdett, S. (2008) Representations of Empire:
learning through Objects (Key Stages 2 and 3), Northampton: Northampton
Black History Association.
http://northants-black-history.org.uk/education.
Chambers, C. ( 2014) Great Civilisations: Benin Empire. London:Hatchet
Historical Association (n.d.) Schemes of Work: Benin. Available at http://www.history.org.uk
MacDonald, F. (1998) Metropolis:Ancient African Town, London: Franklin
Watts.
Midwinter, C. (1994) Benin: an African kingdom, Godalming: World Wildlife Fund.
BBC Active (2006) Black Britons DVD Plus, Harlow: Educational Publishers – section on Tudor period.
Websites
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/pathways/blackhistory/early_times/set http://britishmuseum.org/search_results.aspx?searchText=BENIN http://www.britishmuseum.org/pdf/KingdomOfBenin_Presentation.pdf
http://www.history.org.uk/resources/primary_resource_7531.html
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