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
#4 What's in the Box with Prof Karen Harris
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William H Palk, Colin du Plessis and Prof Karen Harris
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Season 2
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Episode 4
An episode on the historian's craft! Professor Karen Harris joins us on the podcast to tell us more about an initiative she started at the University of Pretoria to expose history students to archival material. We discuss how the teaching of history has changed over the years. Prof Harris points to the importance of the subject of history, but also the instrumental role of the history teacher. What is "doing" history really about? How is it different from just "learning" history? Prof Harris invites us to go beyond Von Ranke's straightjacket and really read against the grain. "What's in the Box" is a brilliant initiative that all history teachers should consider using in their teaching strategies.