Agora

Agora is professional reading journal for History teachers. Each issue provides perspectives on a particular theme, from curriculum-focused content to pedagogical practice, along with teaching strategies, classroom activities and educational resources addressing the broader History curriculum.

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Editorial

Opposition to War and Military Conscription in Two World Wars • What were the objections and actions, punishments suffered and achievements of dissidents who opposed conscription in Australia during the two world wars?

Love and Fear: Voluntary Service in Two Global Conflicts • Love and fear motivated young Australians to volunteer their lives by enlisting to serve during the world wars.

Indigenous Australian Service in the World Wars • The stories of Indigenous Australians who served in the world wars are important parts of our national military—and socio-political—history.

Australia’s Generation of War Leaders • The experiences of a generation who had endured World War I as young adults influenced their decisions when they oversaw Australia’s war effort in World War II.

Continuities and Changes in the Nature of Warfare • A defining element of the world wars was the role of civilians in sustaining the war effort, and the deployment of weaponry against civilian populations to break their will and capacity.

Sea Power and Sea Control on the Australian Home Front • The focus of Australia’s sea power changed across the world wars as the threats to the nation’s supply lines became closer and more intense.

Women and the World Wars • Women in France and Australia were involved in many ways in the world wars, but by the end of each their contributions were downplayed.

The Experiences of Women during World War II • Exploring the contrasting roles of women in World War II, from battlefield heroism to home front contributions, highlights their resilience, sacrifices and impact on Australia’s wartime efforts.

Beyond the Frontlines: The Enduring Legacies of World War II in Australia • From immigration to a more assertive role in international affairs, World War II can be considered the pivotal event that created the modern Australia.

Australia’s Pearl Harbor Turning Point • While Australia turned to the USA to help defend it against Japan during World War II, the USA was fulfilling its own strategic needs by stationing a million troops in Australia.

Can War Be Just? • Exploring the ethical dimension of History can deepen students’ historical knowledge and skills, while engaging them in critical thinking and argumentation.

Between Two Wars: The Interwar Period in the Australian Classroom • The formation of new nation states in Europe during the interwar years led to increased nationalism and resentment of minorities, particularly Jewish people.

Experiential Learning along the Remembrance Trail • Study tours that are designed to meet student learning outcomes from the History curriculum are being offered by a broad range of schools.

Pedagogical Approaches for History Teachers to Compare the World Wars • Teaching strategies ranging in complexity from Venn diagrams to experiential learning can help students understand the similarities and differences of the world wars, and how they shaped the modern world.

Building Skills Like a Boss • Understanding the critical words in examination questions enables students to structure essay responses that demonstrate their analysis of historical knowledge and understanding to assessors.

How to Make HTAV’s Ancient Greece Textbook a Page-turner • Artefacts and activities at the Hellenic Museum can extend student knowledge and interest in Ancient Greek heroes and hoplites.

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