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EDU760Education2 Unitsintermediate

History Methods

This course explores the methods and strategies for teaching history effectively. It covers the meaning, scope, and importance of history, as well as planning dimensions like aims, objectives, and lesson plans. The course delves into various teaching methodologies, including lecture, discussion, project, and dramatic methods. It also emphasizes the use of instructional materials and technology to enhance history education. Evaluation techniques and the role of the history teacher are also examined.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
History MethodsTeaching StrategiesEvaluationCurriculum PlanningInstructional Materials

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of History

2

Scope of History

3

Teaching Methods

4

Instructional Materials

5

Evaluation Techniques

6

The History Teacher

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of history

Familiarity with educational principles

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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History Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Curriculum Developer

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Educational Consultant

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Archivist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Museum Curator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationMuseumsArchivesHistorical SocietiesGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Meaning, Scope, Nature and Content of History

12h

Unit 1: The Meaning of History and Historical Sources

6 study hours
  • •Define history and its sources.
  • •Discuss the key elements in the definitions of history.
  • •Analyze the scope of history.

Unit 2: The Scope of History

6 study hours
  • •Explain at least five sub-fields of history.
  • •Discuss four sub-divisions of history with examples.
Week
2

Module 1: Meaning, Scope, Nature and Content of History

6h

Unit 3: Development of the Study and Teaching of African/ Nigerian History

6 study hours
  • •Explain the view of Western scholars about the history of Africa.
  • •Discuss the contributions of local or traditional historians to the writing of Nigeria.
  • •Trace the emergence of academic historians and their efforts toward promoting African/Nigerian history.
Week
3

Module 1: Meaning, Scope, Nature and Content of History

6h

Unit 4: Historiography and Objectivity in History

6 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of Historiography.
  • •Discuss objectivity in history.
Week
4

Module 1: Meaning, Scope, Nature and Content of History

6h

Unit 5: The Importance of Teaching and Learning of History

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of teaching and learning history.
  • •Explain the importance of teaching and learning history.
Week
5

Module 2: Dimensions of Planning in Teaching

6h

Unit 1: Differentiation between Aims and Objectives in Planning Teaching

6 study hours
  • •Identify the differences between aims and objectives in teaching and learning.
  • •Explain why aims and objectives are necessary in planning for teaching of history.
  • •State objectives from a given aim in history.
Week
6

Module 2: Dimensions of Planning in Teaching

6h

Unit 2: Formulating Behavioural Objectives

6 study hours
  • •Define behavioural objectives.
  • •Explain some reasons for stating objectives behaviourally.
  • •Discuss at least five behavioural objectives.
Week
7

Module 2: Dimensions of Planning in Teaching

6h

Unit 3: Syllabus versus Scheme of Work

6 study hours
  • •Define syllabus and scheme of work.
  • •Differentiate syllabus from scheme of work.
  • •Discuss advantages of developing a scheme of work.
Week
8

Module 2: Dimensions of Planning in Teaching

6h

Unit 4: Writing Lesson Plans

6 study hours
  • •Describe what a lesson plan is.
  • •Explain the components of a lesson plan.
  • •Prepare a lesson plan on a given topic in history.
Week
9

Module 3: Methods/Strategies of Teaching and the Place of Resource Materials in Teaching History (PART ONE)

6h

Unit 1: Methods and Strategies Differentiated

6 study hours
  • •Explain methods and strategies.
  • •Differentiate between a method and a strategy.
  • •Enumerate some principles of selecting methods and strategies in teaching history.
Week
10

Module 3: Methods/Strategies of Teaching and the Place of Resource Materials in Teaching History (PART ONE)

6h

Unit 2: Methods of Teaching History I (Lecture and Demonstration Methods)

6 study hours
  • •Discuss lecture method.
  • •Explain demonstration method.
  • •Demonstrate how to use both methods in teaching history.
  • •Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of lecture and demonstration methods.
Week
11

Module 3: Methods/Strategies of Teaching and the Place of Resource Materials in Teaching History (PART ONE)

6h

Unit 3: Methods of Teaching History II (The Discussion, Project and Dramatic Methods)

6 study hours
  • •Define discussion, project and dramatic methods of teaching history.
  • •Explain how to make optimum use of these methods to enhance history learning.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method in teaching history.
Week
12

Module 3: Methods/Strategies of Teaching and the Place of Resource Materials in Teaching History (PART ONE)

6h

Unit 4: Method of Teaching History III (The Questioning Technique and Simulation)

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the questioning and simulation techniques.
  • •Demonstrate how to use the above techniques.
  • •Explain ways of improving the two techniques of teaching history.
Week
13

Module 3: Methods/Strategies of Teaching and the Place of Resource Materials in Teaching History (PART ONE)

6h

Unit 5: The Place of Instructional Materials in Teaching History I

6 study hours
  • •Explain the various instructional materials in teaching history.
  • •Discuss the importance of instructional materials in teaching history.
  • •Improvise some instructional materials when necessary.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create timelines of key historical events from Units 1-3.

2

Practice writing essay responses to sample questions from Units 2 and 5.

3

Develop lesson plans incorporating various teaching methods from Modules 3 and 4.

4

Review instructional materials and technology tools discussed in Unit 5.

5

Focus on understanding the purpose and application of evaluation techniques from Module 6.

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