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Uncovering history using multimodal literacies : an inquiry process / Geoff Bull and Michele Anstey.
1. Defining history and historical inquiry -- 2. The literacies of history and historical literacies -- 3. Literacy understandings about multimodal texts that inform the teaching and learning of history -- 4. Developing historical knowledge and understandings -- 5. The pedagogies of history. "'Uncovering history using multimodal literacies' focuses on developing and applying concepts through historical inquiry, rather than simply covering the facts and events of history without drawing conclusions and applying them to the present and the future. Essentially, this resource focuses on learning history rather than doing history. This resource also explains how to use multimodal texts and primary sources such as maps, paintings, photographs, film, diaries and artefacts (many of which are available online), together with site visits to engage students in critical analysis, making comparisons, drawing conclusions and applying their understandings to other settings. Throughout the text the authors explore the Australian Curriculum: History through the use of texts conveyed by live, paper and digital technologies. They unpack the layers of meaning conveyed in these texts via language, visual images, gesture, audio and spatial organisation. 'Reflection and application' strategies help teachers explore these concepts and understandings further while 'theory into practice' vignettes translate theory into suggested classroom practice. The authors also explore the links between the Australian Curriculum: English and the Australian Curriculum: History by examining the specific literacy practices that support historical inquiry." - Back cover. Includes bibliographical references and index. "'Uncovering history using multimodal literacies' focuses on developing and applying concepts through historical inquiry, rather than simply covering the facts and events of history without drawing conclusions and applying them to the present and the future. Essentially, this resource focuses on learning history rather than doing history. This resource also explains how to use multimodal texts and primary sources such as maps, paintings, photographs, film, diaries and artefacts (many of which are available online), together with site visits to engage students in critical analysis, making comparisons, drawing conclusions and applying their understandings to other settings. Throughout the text the authors explore the Australian Curriculum: History through the use of texts conveyed by live, paper and digital technologies. They unpack the layers of meaning conveyed in these texts via language, visual images, gesture, audio and spatial organisation. 'Reflection and application' strategies help teachers explore these concepts and understandings further while 'theory into practice' vignettes translate theory into suggested classroom practice. The authors also explore the links between the Australian Curriculum: English and the Australian Curriculum: History by examining the specific literacy practices that support historical inquiry." - Back cover.