Practical Histories Conference: 1 February 2025
Inspiring ideas that you can use immediately in the classroom – join us for the Practical Histories Conference.
Tag: Historical scholarship
Ofsted’s History Research Review: 10 key findings
Tim Jenner, Ofsted’s National Lead for History summarises the recently published Research Review and provides you with 10 key findings.
Five reasons your History Department should talk to Archaeologists
Including archaeology in your curriculum may first appear daunting. However, Neil Bates explains that it is easier than you think. It engages pupils and helps them understand what the historical process actually is.
History is Everystory: crafting a department vision and letting it drive curriculum change.
Simon Beale explains how he formed his rationale for his history departmental vision. This provides you with stimulus to think about your own.
Are we neglecting our nearest neighbours? Teaching the Whole of the UK at Key Stage 3
When planning a KS3 curriculum we really should look at the whole of the UK, rather than just English history. History teacher Emmy Quinn gives some ideas on how to rectify the problem of an English-focused history curriculum.
Teaching History Students to Argue
Understand the importance of argument and reasoning. Associate Professor of History in Education, Arthur Chapman, provides some practical ideas to help your pupils argue more effectively.
From The Silk Roads to Essex: bringing scholarship into the classroom
How Peter Frankopan’s The Silk Road inspired a new scheme of work for an Essex comprehensive. Director of Humanities Tom Pattison, discusses the whole process.
Ten Things to Remember when Teaching History …
Ofsted’s former National Lead for History Mike Maddison reveals his tips for exceptional history teaching.
Using Alternative Sources to Enhance the Teaching of African History
In this fascinating article, Elena Stevens explains how to plan a scheme of work on African History C1000 – 1900 using alternative sources. Elena explores a traditionally under taught curriculum area. She provides you with lots of food for thought.
Improving literacy, improving history
Lindsay Bruce discusses the importance of raising literacy levels. She also offers you a whole host of ideas to improve your practice.
