References Methodology in Teaching History

One of the main aims of studying history is to understand the present through the study of the past. This is because the historical events form a continuous series of events; each one is integrated and complemented by the other until we reach the time being. It is not possible to understand the historical events directly, but through historical evidence that can be obtained from reference books, texts, correspondence, physical effects analysis and linking events to each other. The teaching methodology of history through sources gives students the access to the events feel and allows students to analyse them, and arrive at the truth through deductive thinking. This methodology will also allow students to get the historical knowledge from its original sources, providing them with the skills and knowledge that would enable them to take advantage of these sources through criticism. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Open access under CC BY-NC-ND license.