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This area has been created to support anyone involved in the training of history teachers. Although the primary audience is history PGCE co-ordinators, both in universities and schools, it will also be of interest to school-based subject mentors. It has been funded by the Training Development Agency.



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Introduction
HISTORY IN INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING (HITT) is aimed at those preparing trainee...
Primary HITT Unit 1
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Why story telling is important in primary history   Thirty year 6 children sat...
Primary HITT Unit 2
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Teacher trainers face many challenges in tackling the issue of inclusive...
Primary HITT Unit 3
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This unit is concerned with the way that primary age pupils can make use of...
Primary HITT Unit 4
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This unit is concerned with the way that children's learning takes place in...
Primary HITT Unit 5
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Primary history does not just happen.  It needs to be planned for, resourced,...
Primary HITT Unit 6
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Learning about the complex concept of chronology is often considered very...
Primary HITT Unit 7
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Much has been written about the benefits of teaching history in the primary
Primary HITT Unit 8
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This unit is concerned with some of the most recent initiatives and how the...
Primary HITT Unit 9
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The UNIT provides guidance and help for teachers and support staff to embed the...