Studying The Tudors: Britain and the wider world in Tudor times

The following unit gives some ideas to teachers on how to:

a) improve subject knowledge;

b) find useful contemporary sources (from Tudor times);

c) link sources with the curriculum and with appropriate activities.

Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger.

Introduction

Introduction

1. Subject knowledge

1.1 What is quality in subject knowledge?

1.2 Avoidance of stereotypes and awareness of changing perspectives.

1.3.1 Awareness of suitable source material (National)

1.3.2 Awareness of suitable source material. (Local Archives)

1.3.3 Other documentary or written material

2. Finding and selecting a suitable structure

2.1 Overview with timeline to explore chronology

3. Sources and places – enquiry through questioning, accessing records, researching and visiting

3.1 Sources and places

4. Using and writing narratives

4.1 Using, interpreting and writing narratives

5. Dance, drama and role-play

5.1 Dance, drama and role-play

6. Linking with literature written for children

6.1 Children's Literature

6.2 Over to you!