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Teachers appeal for history to remain a core subject in Junior Cycle

9/6/2018

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Evening Echo, 8th May 2018: Teachers appeal for history to remain a core subject in Junior Cycle
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Assessment Guidelines for Junior Cycle History

9/6/2018

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View and download the Assessment Guidelines for Junior Cycle History
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Flippity Flashcards 2

19/3/2018

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Revise JC topics using digital flashcards made by History Matters 365:
Age of Exploration
The Ulster Plantation
The French Revolution
From Farm to Factory
The Reformation
The American Revolution
1798 Irish Rebellion
The Great Famine
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Junior Cycle Writing Skills - Develop the Sentence

3/3/2018

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Students gradually improve their historical writing skills as they progress through the junior cycle. Students master the key term, the sentence, the paragraph and the essay, in that order. Each step takes time and effort to master. 

Needless to say, failure to master the key term or the sentence will result in below standard paragraphs and essays. As such, it is important to implement strategies to develop the basic skills of historical writing. 

Develop the sentence is one strategy that a teacher can use to improve students' historical writing skills. Give a set of only fair sentences and challenge the students to develop each one to a very good sentence. Model the task by giving an example.

Take feedback and give praise!

​Download the blank template provided.
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Develop the Sentence Template
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Factual Errors Task

3/3/2018

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A factual errors task or 'find and fix' is a good example of how teachers can test student knowledge.

Give students an account based on a topic which has been covered. The account will contain a set number of errors. The students must read the account carefully, then show the errors using a highlighter. 

Using their knowledge of the topic, they must then give the correct facts. The teacher should take feedback, and ask questions to generate discussion. 

Consider assigning an extension task. For example, get them to research online a related topic and then write their own account.
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History Walkabout Bingo

3/3/2018

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​Walkabout Bingo is a fun strategy for getting students to work with each other.

Every student gets the same set of questions on a chosen topic e.g. Medieval Life. The students walk around the classroom and get the answers from each other.
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They can only get one answer from any one classmate. Therefore, if there are eight questions, the student must get eight classmates, answering one question each. The answer and the name of the student who provided it are recorded. 

The first student to get all correct answers and call BINGO, wins! Consider giving a reward e.g. subject department bookmark.

The activity continues until everyone has a full set of answers. Follow up by taking feedback. 

This strategy can be used at the beginning, during or at the end of a lesson or unit of learning. Try this strategy by using the resources below. Enjoy! 
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Sample Walkabout Bingo: Medieval Life
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Blank Template: Walkabout Bingo
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18/2/2018

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Choose your own history homework

30/1/2018

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Introduce at the beginning of a unit of learning. Keep copies of associated materials in class:
  • Annotated Timeline
  • 4-3-2-1 Key Reflection
  • Self-Created Wordsearch
  • 3-2-1 Reflect!
  • A guide to using flashcards for learning

Allow for three levels of difficulty; Low (L), Medium (M), and High (H). Students can't repeat a task and must choose at least one from each level before the unit is complete. Introduce a Wildcard (W) option to encourage creativity. 
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This strategy allows both high, and low achieving students to 'take ownership' of homework, be creative and attempt tasks at their own level, with scope to try something harder.

Give students time to present their homework in class. Display some examples on the classroom display board or walls. Give plenty of praise!
Download - Choose your own history homework
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Flippity Flashcards 1

29/12/2017

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Revise JC topics using digital flashcards made by History Matters 365:
The job of the historian
The work of an archaeologist
Stone Age Ireland
Iron Age and the Celts
Ancient Rome
The Renaissance
The Bronze Age
Early Christian Ireland
The Middle Ages
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Why is Herodotus called 'The Father of History'?

28/12/2017

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Quote for history teachers

28/12/2017

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2018 State Examination Timetables

21/12/2017

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The 2018 state exams for History are on Wednesday 13th June:

Leaving Certificate Timetable 2018

Junior Certificate Timetable 2018
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Irish history teachers have their own hashtag on twitter

2/12/2017

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#HISTEDCHATIE is a new twitter hashtag for history teachers, educators in Ireland. Purpose is to share ideas, resources, and promote a stronger sense of fellowship among Irish history teachers. Please use and share!
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Why all kids should study history...

2/12/2017

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A student guide to using flashcards for learning

2/12/2017

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Flashcards are a very effective tool for helping students retain knowledge. This is a particularly useful strategy for history. Below is a student guide to using flashcards. This can be downloaded and printed.
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Download and print guide:
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