Essays on the Teaching of History

This 1920 book of advice to history teachers is still full of practical information on the use of historical sources.

F. W. Maitland (Edited by)

9781107644557, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 July 2013

126 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.6 cm, 0.13 kg

Originally published in 1920 as part of a series of handbooks for teachers, this book of advice to history teachers is still full of practical information on the use of historical sources and possible classroom exercises designed to engage children with the study of the past. This book will be useful to anyone with an interest in the history of education, historical education in particular.

Introduction F. W. Maitland
1. The teaching of ecclesiastical history H. M. Gwatkin
2. The teaching of palaeography and diplomatic R. L. Poole
3. The teaching of ancient history W. E. Heitland
4. The teaching of economic history W. Cunningham
5. The teaching of constitutional history J. R. Tanner
6. The teaching of history in schools - aims W. H. Woodward
7. The teaching of history in schools - practice C. H. K. Marten
8. The teaching of history in America W. J. Ashley.

Subject Areas: Philosophy & theory of education [JNA]