Abstract
This paper is based on the premise that controversial issues related to diversity are an important aspect of teaching and learning with all pupils. It was stimulated by a newspaper article which criticised teaching Key Stage 1 (5–7-year-old children) about Grace O'Malley, an Irish Queen. We argue that sixteenth century Anglo-Irish relations can be taught across all key stages and illustrate this through a detailed examination of how this was undertaken with Key Stage 1 pupils. To support our case we draw on literature related to diversity in a range of contexts and age groups
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 373-382 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 22 Feb 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 22 Feb 2011 |
Keywords
- Ireland
- diversity
- history
- Key Stage 1
- critical enquiry