History Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers

Course Code: T0272 £249.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This new course, part of our ‘Guide for Early Career Teachers’ range offers new history teachers the tools and strategies necessary for effective History teaching. It covers historical thinking skills, use of primary sources, inclusive History teaching, assessment methods, and exam-level preparation for GCSE and A-Level.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Learn to teach critical historical thinking skills
  • Discover methods for using primary sources and interpretations effectively
  • Gain insights into inclusive history teaching practices
  • Acquire strategies for exam-level teaching and assessment

PROGRAMME

10.00am: Introduction and Objectives


 10.15am: Teaching Historical Thinking Skills

  • Developing critical thinking through historical inquiry
  • Promoting source analysis and interpretation

11.15am: Break


11.30am: Using Primary Sources and Interpretations in the Classroom

  • Strategies for effective use of primary sources and interpretations
  • Encouraging student engagement with historical documents

12.30pm: Lunch


1.15pm: Inclusive History Teaching

  • Incorporating diverse perspectives
  • Addressing sensitive historical topics

2.15pm: Break


2.30pm: Assessment and Feedback

  • Crafting assessments to measure historical understanding
  • Techniques for providing meaningful feedback

3.00pm: Exam-Level Teaching for GCSE and A-Level

  • Preparing students for history exams
  • Effective exam strategies and practice

3.40pm: Depart

 
Leadership - Code: T0272

History Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers

COURSE LEADER

Keith Milne has over 25 years teaching and examining experience. He is Chief Moderator with a major exam board and has authored and advised on a series of popular books including those detailing how to succeed with the NEA. He is an experienced Head of History and leads a number of courses exploring the routes to success at A-Level History.

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