Question

What are some challenges associated with teaching young children about history and historical concepts? What resources or tools might help you better teach your students about history and their connection to it?

Answer 1

History always has been that subject which usually students found disintegrating and something they run away from. There are many challenges that teacher face while teaching about history and historical concepts

• Students do not turn up to class regularly. They take gaps and might miss out on major information. They are unable to understand lectures and eventually lose interest.
• Since it has dates and stories. Some students find it really intriguing and many find it boring
• Making the information concise and easy. There is a lot of information that is flowing around.
• Students sleep in class and are inattentive.

The resources and tools might help

• Lectures can be combined with movies and documentaries. Students find it interesting when they Associates lectures with movies.
• Keep the lectures and discussion the two-way process. Involve students in reading chapters or explaining the whole historical context.
• Give weekly assignments where students have to research and present a short essay about their personal opinions of what they have learned.
• Build up interest through presentations, charts, showing real artifacts, controversial stories, etc
• Visiting historical places and museums with students who show good behavior and interest.
• Monthly positive reinforcements [ like a food treat] when students do good in their essays and test.
• Repreimanding sometimes when students do not show up or turn up late.