Children Working With Pictures
Year: 2002
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to describe some of the ways in which pictures can enhance children’s learning in history. It begins with an historical perspective describing how pictures have been used for teaching history in the past. The chapter discusses the importance of visual literacy for learning about history and explores how children approach historical pictures and develop their historical understanding. Language plays a central role in helping children to organise their historical experiences and to communicate their understanding to others. Throughout the chapter examples of children’s language will be included to illustrate aspects of historical learning. The chapter concludes by discussing ways of working in the classroom and the role of the teacher in structuring children’s learning and resourcing historical activities.
Source: Routledge eBooks
Author: Penelope Harnett
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W990734527