Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History

6.0 
Tutor Marked Assignment  
Identify the significant difference between history and other social science disciplines. 
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.
Vansina, J. (1965). Oral traditional: A study of historical methodology. London: Aldine
Publishing. 

---

11 
Module 1 
 
Unit 3: The Importance of Teaching and Learning History 
Content 
7.0 
Introduction 
8.0 
Objectives 
9.0 
Main Content 
3.1 
The Importance of Teaching and Learning of History 
3.2 
Self Assessment Exercise 
4.0 
Conclusion 
5.0 
Summary 
6.0 
Tutor-Marked Assignment 
7.0 
References and Further Readings 
 
1.0 
Introduction
In the last two units of module I, we were able to define history, examine the nature and 
content of history. In this unit, we shall be looking at the rationale for the teaching and 
learning of history. In other words, can anything worthwhile be gained from continued 
research into historical events? History, seen as the study of the past, is an integral part of 
many education systems across the world. Many countries spend huge amounts of money 
and resources to uncover their past. Every year new and new historical sites are uncovered, 
excavations on those sites are conducted and the results are studied by archeologists 
throughout the world. But have we gained anything worthwhile from research into the past? 
As a result of this question, we shall be dealing with the reasons for studying history. This 
will clarify doubts as to the significance of teaching and learning history to you as an 
individual and to the society at large.