Adam Grossetti's Mano Nera: Fictional narratives as a pedagogical strategy for teaching history

Vidonja Balanzategui, Bianka (2023) Adam Grossetti's Mano Nera: Fictional narratives as a pedagogical strategy for teaching history. Journal of the Queensland History Teachers' Association, 2023. pp. 21-25.

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Abstract

Innisfail born Adam Grossetti's play 'Mano Nera' conflates various actual occurrences and key individuals to create a condensed and dramatic version of a frightening episode in early twentieth century north Queensland history: the reign of La mano Nera or the Black Hand. Today this fictional narrative is studied by the year 10 preparation for Essential English class at Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham. Yet the issues that underpin the plot suggest the play could as usefully be employed in the history classroom to promote historical literacy and engagement.

Item ID: 81540
Item Type: Article (Non-Refereed Research)
ISSN: 0729-145X
Keywords: Adam Grossetti, Mano Nera, fictional narrative, pedagogy, teaching, history
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Date Deposited: 07 Jan 2024 23:02
FoR Codes: 43 HISTORY, HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY > 4303 Historical studies > 430302 Australian history @ 50%
39 EDUCATION > 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy > 390107 Humanities and social sciences curriculum and pedagogy (excl. economics, business and management) @ 50%
SEO Codes: 16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1601 Learner and learning > 160105 Secondary education @ 50%
13 CULTURE AND SOCIETY > 1304 Heritage > 130499 Heritage not elsewhere classified @ 50%
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