History in Higher Education: New Directions in Teaching and Learning

This collection brings together a range of international historians and educationalists interested in the future of history education. The book is designed to provide a clear and critical account of recent initiatives in the teaching of history, in order to stimulate debate on the current scope and nature of history, and its enhancement and development. It also provides practical information and assistance for those wishing to refresh their own thinking in the light of recent research into teaching and learning.

This collection brings together a range of international historians and educationalists interested in the future of history education. The book is designed to provide a clear and critical account of current practice and recent developments in the teaching of history in higher education, and to offer practical advice and assistance to tutors and all those interested in the development and enhancement of the subject.

Alan Booth is Lecturer in History at the University of Nottingham.

Paul Hyland is Head of the School of History at Bath College of Higher Education.