Letters to a New History Teacher: No. 6
Planning for omission, misconception and assumption – what’s going on in children’s minds that can throw a lesson off course? Take the English Reformation ….
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Beginning to teach A level. Guest letter writer Ian Dawson reflects on some of the puzzles, pitfalls and the joys of teaching A level History.
Read More »Letters to a New History Teacher: No. 4
The Battle of Hastings – how hard can it be? The enquiry question’s OK at first but what happens when you realize it’s just not working?
Read More »Letters to a New History Teacher: No. 3
Someone else's sense doesn't always make sense! You’re picking up a colleague’s scheme of work but what if it doesn’t make complete sense? What works for me is …
Read More »Letters to a New History Teacher: No. 2
Continuing my advice to myself! The importance of talking as well as writing, getting on top of marking and the critical importance of team-work …
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Sharing some thoughts that might serve to help - about the importance of starting with what students already know, remembering they’re all someone’s child and the need for planning …
Read More »Euroclio Training Course in London: April 2014
Apply for grant before 17th September for "History beyond Textbooks: How to use digital resources for cross-border history education" in London, 12-16 April 2014
Read More »SHP-British Museum India Project
Following the successful launch of the pilot SHP-BM India Project last year we are delighted to announce that the next phase will begin on April 11th at the BM ...
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