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Historical Empathy, Creativity and the Unessay.

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Title: Historical Empathy, Creativity and the Unessay.
Authors: Michaels, Paula A.1, Dowling, Claire1, Robertson, Katherine1, Wong, Kelly Lin Huai1
Source: Agora. 2023, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p59-64. 6p.
Subject Terms: *History education, *Student engagement, *Educational outcomes, Historical literacy, Historical figures in literature
Abstract: The article focuses on the use of the "unessay" as an assessment tool in history education, emphasizing its capacity to promote creativity and historical empathy in students. Topics discussed include the pedagogical case for the unessay, its implementation, and insights from students who completed unessay projects, highlighting how this approach deepens their understanding of history and historical figures.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article focuses on the use of the "unessay" as an assessment tool in history education, emphasizing its capacity to promote creativity and historical empathy in students. Topics discussed include the pedagogical case for the unessay, its implementation, and insights from students who completed unessay projects, highlighting how this approach deepens their understanding of history and historical figures.
ISSN:00446726