History is the practice of understanding and making meaning of the past. Students learn about their historical past, their shared history and the people, ideas and events that have created present societies and cultures.
Historical understanding is communicated through written, oral and visual forms. The analysis of written documentary evidence such as letters, diaries, court proceedings and government records has long been the foundation of the study. Visual evidence, however, often pre-dates written material; for example, rock art, mosaics, scrolls. More recently, there have been many film and television documentaries presenting and interpreting historical events. It is therefore important in the study of history for students to develop the skills necessary to analyse visual, oral and written records.
"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." Sir Winston Churchill British politician (1874 - 1965)
Historical understanding is communicated through written, oral and visual forms. The analysis of written documentary evidence such as letters, diaries, court proceedings and government records has long been the foundation of the study. Visual evidence, however, often pre-dates written material; for example, rock art, mosaics, scrolls. More recently, there have been many film and television documentaries presenting and interpreting historical events. It is therefore important in the study of history for students to develop the skills necessary to analyse visual, oral and written records.
"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it." Sir Winston Churchill British politician (1874 - 1965)