Putting the history back into lesson observation and professional development
Practical suggestions for how mentors can forefront historical learning in their observations to put the history back into beginning teachers’ professional development.
Tag: Teacher training
Watch: What do History teachers actually need to know?
Professor Simon Thompson discusses what he found out when researching what effective history teachers should know.
The Purposes of Practical Demonstration
Dr Ian Luff explains how and why history teachers should widen their pedagogical repertoire and occasional engage in practical demonstration.
‘There’s just so much!’ The Journey to becoming a Qualified History Teacher
Helpful hints on what to expect on your journey to becoming a qualified history teacher from SCITT Secondary Lead and History Tutor Gary Craggs.
What are the potential implications of AI bots for essay-based subjects like History?
Jonty Leese casts his well-informed, critical and candid eye over all things AI, and unpicks some of the implications – and opportunities – for History teachers and students.
Five tips on improving student essay writing
Dr Dave Brown provides excellent advice and tips on how to help students improve their essay writing skills. Dave teaches A level students but his advice is useful to all of us! We really should spend more time thinking how to help students write better essays.
Practical Histories Conference: 1 February 2025
Inspiring ideas that you can use immediately in the classroom – join us for the Practical Histories Conference.
How can we improve our use of questioning in the classroom?
Elena Stevens dives into the scholarship surrounding teacher questioning before providing some thought-provoking tips to help improve your own repertoire.
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.
The Challenges of Teaching GCSE History for the first time
What has it been like for a Newly Qualified Teacher to teach GCSE history for the first time, facing the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdowns?
