History 3-11

by Hilary Cooper

Published 21 November 2006
Replacing the best-selling The Teaching of History in Primary Schools, acclaimed author Hilary Cooper returns with this invaluable resource, showing how to sustain a dynamic history curriculum in the classroom. Up-to-date, accessible and reflecting the challenges of Excellence and Enjoyment, this comprehensive book: addresses planning for the early years, KS1 and KS2 links history across all of the curriculum, including ICT, literacy and numeracy integrates history with key areas such as citizenship, PSE, thinking skills and communication skills includes references to NC key learning objectives and QCA schemes. Designed as a core textbook for all trainee teachers, as well as practicing teachers wanting to keep up-to-date with the latest developments and research, this book is essential reading for all those interested in the teaching of history at primary level in an informed and inspiring way.

History 5-11

by Hilary Cooper

Published 21 November 2006

Now in its third edition, History 5-11 aims to make teaching about the past exciting and stimulating for both teachers and children. Focusing on the English National Curriculum for History (2013), and with an emphasis on the importance of learning about the past through the processes of historical enquiry, History 5-11 contains case studies, lesson planning guidance and methods to develop pupils' historical understanding. It offers creative and innovative ways to teach the subject of history, refreshing teachers' confidence in teaching the 2013 curriculum, and is illustrated by new case studies and research.

This fully updated third edition includes:

  • References to the 2013 National Curriculum, its aims and purposes, and its content and processes for Key Stages 1 & 2
  • Guidance on making local, national and global connections between societies

over time

  • Planning for assessment and progression
  • New research and illustrative case studies
  • New sections on local history and links to oracy
  • Updates to all existing chapters
  • Reflection on practice and research: undergraduate, Masters level and PhD.

This textbook is an invaluable resource to all trainee and practising primary teachers interested in teaching history in an accessible, dynamic and above all, enjoyable way.