Is it time to ditch old favourites: An alternative to Florence Nightingale

Whitehouse, Sarah

Abstract

This presentation will consider alternatives to favourite topics such as the Great Fire of London and Florence Nightingale at Key Stage 1. The concept of significance will be explored and Partington's criteria will be applied to a number of key individuals and events. The use of challenging primary sources will be modelled, and then linked to how they can be used to explore significant individuals and events who represent the changing shape of society in the United Kingdom. Activities that support curriculum-making will be provided and questions such as ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘so what’ will be used to present rationales for significant individuals and events.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: The Historical Association
• Start Date: May 9, 2025
• End Date: May 10, 2025
• Acceptance Date: Jan 14, 2025
• Deposit Date: May 10, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/14414623