Pedagogical aspects of local history

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Round 4 Teaching Development Grant

The key focus of this project will be to explore the pedagogical aspects of 'local history', especially in terms of facilitating enthusiasm and motivation for the study of history. 'Regeneration' initiatives have placed considerable emphasis on local history as a means of bringing together potential participants, inspiring pride in the locality, and developing skills and confidence. At the same time, many universities are increasingly attracting 'local' students, and as part of the widening participation agenda, are keen to attract non-traditional entrants. This project aims to explore the practice of 'local history' in two contexts: in regeneration projects in Sheffield and South Yorkshire; and by first-year students taking an innovative local history module at the University of Gavle in Sweden.

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