Classroom debate and consolidation: How successful was Mao as ruler of China, 1949-76? Members of the class will be presented with this debate framework and detailed timeline. They use this to frame “prosecution” questions on particular policies (summarised as the headings in six key columns in a table provided). These questions should take the format…
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20-question factual test on Mao’s domestic policies
20-question factual test on Mao’s domestic policies – to ensure students have obtained a sufficient level of topic mastery by this stage. Part of the new study unit on Mao’s rule of China, 1949-76
Detailed analysis of Mao’s domestic policies
Partway through this research process, you may wish to present your students with this detailed analysis of Mao’s domestic policies to help them along. There is also a completed teacher version of this exercise available. Part of the new study unit on Mao’s rule of China, 1949-76
Mao’s China: Thematic Analysis and Independent Research
Mao’s China: Thematic Analysis and Independent Research Students are next provided with this note-taking framework, which organises the events covered in the teacher lecture (above). The challenge is to organise their existing notes into evidence of success/praise and criticism/failure for each of the eight major policy areas, then develop each one further with additional research…
Mao and his Ministers
Mao and his Ministers Following the lecture, students should be provided with this detailed summary sheet of Mao’s most important ministers. They should revise from this before being give a factual test on what they have learned (teacher answer sheet also available). Part of the new study unit on Mao’s rule of China, 1949-76
Teacher Part 3: Mao’s Domestic Policies 1968-76
Teacher Part 3: Domestic Policies 1968-76 Covering five central issues: 11. Mango Fever | 12. Red Guards | 13. Lin Biao | 14. Sino-American Relations | 15. Postscript Part of the new study unit on Mao’s rule of China, 1949-76
Teacher Lecture, Part 2: Mao’s Domestic Policies 1945-67
Teacher Lecture, Part 2: Domestic Policies 1945-67 Covering five central issues: 6. Culture | 7. Great Leap Forward | 8. Lushan Conference | 9. Great Famine | 10. Cultural Revolution Part of the new study unit on Mao’s rule of China, 1949-76
