Table 3 Discussion group guide.

From: The impact of content knowledge on the adoption of a critical curriculum model by history teachers-in-training

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Questions

1

Now that you are approaching the end of your initial training and you’ve completed the practical stage, do you think that the current school environment needs to be changed? What type of changes are needed? Why?

2

If we focus on the field of history, do you think that the current curriculum makes these changes possible or restricts them? Why?

3

As regards the history course included in the curriculum (primary or secondary), do you think it is suitable? Would you make any changes? Why?

4

Do you think that your bachelor/master studies have prepared you well to be a good history teacher? Why? What are the main gaps in your education?

5

In your opinion, what makes a good social sciences teacher in general and a history teacher in particular?

6

Now we are going to suggest an activity you could use with your pupils in order to study medieval history. What do you think of this activity? What opportunities does it create? Would you do it with your pupils? Why?

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