As we all know, teaching history involves much more than just telling ‘a story’. Even telling a story is not just that. It starts with the choice of language we use, what we include and leave out, the perspective we use when presenting events, and what narrative approach we choose: do we start from the…

In the centre of the IB (International Baccalaureate) Middle Years and Diploma history curriculum is a strong focus on source analysis coupled with a concept-based approach. These main concepts include cause and consequence, change and continuity, significance and perspectives. Using specified Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATLs) focusing on communication, collaboration, organization, critical thinking, self-management…