Case Study: Learning Through Place:
Using Local Heritage to Teach Colonial History
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24377/studentexp2926Keywords:
Critical thinking, Decolonial education, Local heritage, Group assessment, assessmentAbstract
This case study demonstrates how a field trip to Port Sunlight village was transformed into a powerful learning experience about British colonialism and industrial history. By carefully structuring students' discovery of contrasting historical narratives through direct observation followed by archival evidence, the approach creates genuine moments of critical reflection captured through group poster presentations. The success of this approach shows how local heritage sites can be used to teach complex historical themes while developing critical thinking skills.
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