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Horrible Histories author sticks knife in on 'dinosaur' politicians.

Authors :
Bloom, Adi
Source :
TES: Magazine. 10/2/2009, Issue 4859, p20-21. 2p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents the criticism of Terry Deary, an author of the book "Horrible Histories," regarding the history subject in schools in Great Britain. It cites his argument based on his book that the pupils' lack of interest in history education must be blamed to Conservative politicians for they manipulate schools system. However, the Historical Associations' chief executive, Rebecca Sullivan, states that part of the problem in history education is the lack of time to study it. INSET: More gory stories.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00407887
Issue :
4859
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
TES: Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
48345259