High School History Recap
The High School History Recap podcast was started by two passionate teachers from South Africa who realised the value of taking history teaching and learning beyond the confines of the textbook and classroom. Their recipe includes constructive conversations with learners and experts alike. William and Colin investigate topics covered in most history classrooms but also ask questions about how best to teach and learn these topics. They cover the "what to teach", "how to teach", "how we learn", and "thinking tools" of history teaching and learning. Find them on any podcast player platform like Apple or Spotify. Let's share the love for history. Find us on Twitter @WilliamHPalk or @C_duPlessis. Our email address is highschoolhistoryrecap@gmail.com.
High School History Recap
#33 Writing a Good Source-Based Essay with Robyn Mowatt
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William H Palk and Robyn Mowatt
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Season 1
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Episode 33
In this episode Robyn Mowatt, assessment specialist at the Independent Examinations Board (ieb), gives us an overview of the most important aspects of the source-based essay. We discuss the importance of sources in history and some of the challenges we face when working with sources. We look at the differences between the discursive and the source-based essay. Robyn explains how the source-based essay should be structured and how it is assessed. How should sources be referenced in the essay? How important is the counterargument? Writing a good source-based essay is an important history skill and one with value far beyond the history classroom. You can email Robyn at MowattR@ieb.co.za or find her on twitter @robynmowatt.