Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History

3.1 
Self-Assessment Exercise 
Suggest more importance of teaching and learning history. 
4.0 
Conclusion
The importance of teaching and learning history cannot be overemphasized because history 
enables the society and the individuals within that society to take their bearings, to place 
themselves in relation to their own past and in relation to other societies, and thus, 
establishing sense of identity. A society always finds its ‘soul’ (that is what binds that society 
together) in the study of history. 

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5.0 
Summary
In this unit, attempt has been made to explain the importance attached to the teaching and 
learning of history as a discipline. We have been able to establish the fact that without 
history an individual and the society will loose its focus and bearing, thus, putting the society 
in a state of confusion. 
6.0 Tutor Marked Assignment 
Enumerate and explain the importance of teaching and learning history in the school 
curriculum.  
7.0 
References/Further Readings 
Barnes, H. E. (1962). A History of historical writing. 2nd ed. New York: Dover Publications. 
Carr, E. H. (1990). What is history? New Ed edition. London: Penguin.
Crabtree, D. (1993). The importance of history.
http://www.mckenziestudycenter.org/society/articles/history.html
 
Gooch, G. P. (1913). History and historians in the nineteenth century. London: Longman,
Green & Co. 
Marwick, A. (1989). The nature of history. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. 
Osokoya, I. O. (1996). Writing and teaching history: A guide to advanced study. Ibadan: 
Oluseyi Press Ltd.
123 Help (2009) The importance of history 
http://www.123HelpMe.com/view.asp?id=23553