Case Study: Learning Through Place:

2025/04/02 by Dick, Jon, Simcock, Neil
Social Sciences · #Critical thinking #Decolonial education #Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy #Geography Education and Pedagogy #Group assessment #Indigenous and Place-Based Education #Local heritage #assessment

paper · doi:10.24377/studentexp2926

openalex publication_date 2025/04/02 · openalex created_date 2025/11/19 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/01

Abstract

This case study demonstrates how a field trip to Port Sunlight village was transformed into a powerful learning experience about British colonialism and industrial history. By carefully structuring students' discovery of contrasting historical narratives through direct observation followed by archival evidence, the approach creates genuine moments of critical reflection captured through group poster presentations. The success of this approach shows how local heritage sites can be used to teach complex historical themes while developing critical thinking skills.

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