c.
Adapting the Resources for Different Learners or Work
This
part of the case study follows from what has just been said about
evaluation of resources. If a piece of software, a World Wide
Web site or a dedicated piece of courseware can be used for more
than one group of learners or across more than one area of work,
it follows that it is more valuable to you in your work.
In
the case study, the teacher found the work he did with CD-ROM
based materials generated ideas and resources that could be used
across the age range. He also found the web sites, and worksheets,
useful on the generation of other work where he wanted to consider
the same topics with younger pupils.
With
the notion of generating alternative time-lines, the teacher found
this useful with a variety of groups. Some Historians will object
to the notion of what has become known as 'what-if' History, but
the teacher in the case study finds it useful with even young
pupils in developing their Historical imagination. With older
pupils, and those working toward A Level in particular, the 'what-if'
approach and the generation of alternatives based on models has
enabled the teacher to discuss larger questions of Theory of History
as well as debating the significance of Historical events and
phenomena.
With
this in mind, think about how you would complete the grid on the
following page, and discuss it with your mentor.
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