Gyvenamosios vietovės istorijos mokymas penktoje klasėje
Developing Pupils' (5th Formers') Awariness about the History of Their Native Place

Summary/Abstract: The article investigates the contents of the topic The place I Live in Now and in the Past which is taught in the fifth form of Lithuania's schools. The revision of the contents of this topic is in conformity with the project started after the restoration of Lithuania's independence. The article analyses history teaching experience starting from the first Republic of Lithuania, going through the Soviet period and ending with the present day situation. On the basis of this experience the author presents concrete suggestions for the compilers of secondary schools of general education syllabuses. The author claims that certain principles should be taken into consideration while teaching history of pupils' native place, e.g. first of all, pupils should know the boundaries of their birthplace (their parish, seniūnija, etc); secondly, pupils' living place should be viewed in the context of the events and developments important and relevant for Lithuania's and world history; this history should be presented in close connection between the past and present-day situation. Finally, active teaching methods should be applied. The author also suggests certain topics to be discussed while teaching history of pupils' native place. First of all, pupils, within the family circle, should discuss their origins, family history, etc. Secondly, pupils should get acquainted with the history of the place they live in: how it was started and developed and who lived there. Next, pupils should be acquainted with the history of their school: the time when it was established, its financing, educational content, its prominent teachers and former students. Finally, pupils should know the local legends, archeological sources, the oldest and most valuable buildings; they should know how their city/town streets were designed and developed. They should also have some knowlegde about the local cemetery and people buried there; they should also know the most prominent citizens of their native place, irrespective whether these personalities are local people or newcomers.

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