Join Desiree Anderson, a passionate fourth-year Bachelor of Education student at the University of Southern Queensland, in a thought-provoking podcast episode as she delves into Tyson Retz's chapter, "Teaching Empathy and the Critical Examination of Historical Evidence." Part of "Historical Thinking for History Teachers," Desiree's podcast explores the profound role of empathy in understanding history. She elucidates how empathy transcends mere sympathy, offering a powerful pedagogical tool for historical education. She emphasises the importance of understanding historical contexts, limitations, and perspectives through empathy, thereby making history more accessible and inclusive for students. Desiree's episode is a captivating journey into the transformative potential of historical empathy in education, promising a more engaging and holistic approach to history learning.
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Join Desiree Anderson, a passionate fourth-year Bachelor of Education student at the University of Southern Queensland, in a thought-provoking podcast episode as she delves into Tyson Retz's chapter, "Teaching Empathy and the Critical Examination of Historical Evidence." Part of "Historical Thinking for History Teachers," Desiree's podcast explores the profound role of empathy in understanding history. She elucidates how empathy transcends mere sympathy, offering a powerful pedagogical tool for historical education. She emphasises the importance of understanding historical contexts, limitations, and perspectives through empathy, thereby making history more accessible and inclusive for students. Desiree's episode is a captivating journey into the transformative potential of historical empathy in education, promising a more engaging and holistic approach to history learning.
Bedford Teaching as truth telling with Georgia Mallet
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Bedford Teaching as truth telling with Georgia Mallet
Join Georgia Mallet, a passionate third-year student of Secondary Education at the University of Southern Queensland, in this thought-provoking podcast episode. Georgia delves into the intriguing world of history education, focusing on the article "Teaching as Truth-Telling: A Demythologising Pedagogy for the Australian Frontier Wars" by Alison Bedford and Vince Wall. In this article, the authors emphasise the crucial role of history teaching, particularly in addressing the complex and sensitive subject of Indigenous Australian-European settler conflicts.
Georgia skillfully dissects the eight guiding principles proposed by Bedford and Wall, which are aimed at dismantling the myths surrounding Australia's history and replacing them with truth. These principles guide educators in creating an inclusive, empathetic, and truthful learning environment. Throughout this episode, you'll gain insights into the importance of teaching Indigenous traditions, historical context, and the intricacies of First Nations perspectives. By tuning in, you'll uncover the powerful pedagogy that empowers students to become informed, critical thinkers and active, responsible citizens. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on transforming history education for the better. Tune in now!
UniSQ Podcasts
Join Desiree Anderson, a passionate fourth-year Bachelor of Education student at the University of Southern Queensland, in a thought-provoking podcast episode as she delves into Tyson Retz's chapter, "Teaching Empathy and the Critical Examination of Historical Evidence." Part of "Historical Thinking for History Teachers," Desiree's podcast explores the profound role of empathy in understanding history. She elucidates how empathy transcends mere sympathy, offering a powerful pedagogical tool for historical education. She emphasises the importance of understanding historical contexts, limitations, and perspectives through empathy, thereby making history more accessible and inclusive for students. Desiree's episode is a captivating journey into the transformative potential of historical empathy in education, promising a more engaging and holistic approach to history learning.
