Exploring our nation's capital: exploring the role of cultural institutions in the teaching of history and social education in the primary classroom

Explores the role of cultural institutions in the teaching of history and social education in the primary classroom in Australia. Keys to effective teaching and learning of history; Potential of cultural institutions to foster historical interest, relevance, importance and significance; Practicalities of accessing cultural institutions.

Characteristics and behaviours of effective social education teachers

A group of undergraduate students in their final year of Bachelor of Teaching Primary at Deakin University were asked 'what makes an effective social education teacher?' They discussed the question and compiled a list from their responses to list the characteristics to describes effective teachers in social education.