The truth: what our students really learn about Anzac Day [Blog post]
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Article Title | The truth: what our students really learn about Anzac Day [Blog post] |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bedford, Alison (Author) and Barnes, Naomi (Author) |
Journal Title | EduResearch Matters: A Voice for Australian Education Researchers |
Journal Citation | 19 April 2022 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Australian Association for Research in Education |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?p=12645 |
Abstract | Exploring what schools actually do leading up to ANZAC Day. Almost all schools commemorate Anzac Day with a service and wreath laying. This fact is contrary to Tudge's assertions that students are being taught to 'hate' their country. ANZAC History is a space in where students are taught important skills, including how to consider evidence to reach reasoned decisions. Such skills, practiced in the context of war, are vital for upskilling students' media literacy, preparing them for making decisions about contemporary conflicts. By understanding what is happening in Australian classrooms this Anzac Day readers will be reassured that their children's teachers are skilled professionals who can balance national significance with critical thinking. |
Keywords | ANZAC Day, history, Australian Curriculum, culture wars, teachers, teaching |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390201. Education policy |
430302. Australian history | |
390107. Humanities and social sciences curriculum and pedagogy (excl. economics, business and management) | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Education |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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