Historically Thinking

About the Book

Historically Thinking outlines the simple study of history, stating an argument, finding supporting evidence to support the claim, and providing an answer or solution to that problem. It moves forward into how that discipline contributes to the functioning of various institutions and occupations today—themes such as museum displays, film and drama productions including Shakespeare, the careful selection of information in archives and university libraries, and arguments based on facts in law and its purpose in school both in higher and public education. Then the study of history is looked at as it is used in the curriculum and how the identity of Canada—and the rest of the world—is rooted on how we define ourselves through an understanding of our past. Is our identity as Canadians supported by the image portrayed in the history classrooms as a diverse nation, or are we heading to a more unified country under one flag? And what role, if any, does history play in creating that identity, thus making it an important part of all our lives?

About the Author

Michael Hillery is a teacher in the grater Toronto area and presently has earned an Honors degree from the University of Toronto majoring in History and Drama, minoring in Women’s Studies, as well as a teaching degree from D’Youville College and a Master of Education in the History of Education from the University of Toronto. He lives in Toronto and has a passion for the discipline of history in Canada and the surrounding world.