I’m teaching a course for an exam board that is new to me, with some new topics next year. As I was thinking about this, I realised that this was going to happen again next year to all history teachers, when
SHP2014
This is a very long blog post. Executive summary: I had a great time, learned a lot and I can’t wait to get stuck into my new job! Just after returning from the 2014 SHP conference I tweeted, a little
Analysis and Narrative
I am just posting a reply to a student’s question on the School History Help Forum (an excellent idea on Andy Field’s website, which is staffed by volunteers, and could always do with some help). I reminded myself of this
Research on Teachers’ Uncertainties
I would like to talk to teachers about the ways that uncertainties have affected their ideas, beliefs and working experiences. I am hoping to meet and observe a small number of teachers (and this could be anywhere in the country) in order
Head of Department Interview Questions
I went for a job recently, which I didn’t get. Obviously I’m disappointed, but I’ve always thought that I should be able to take the knocks if I put myself forward for good jobs. Having decided that my interview technique
What is data for? Whose data is it, anyway?
If you’re a history teacher and especially if you’re a head of department then you really should be thinking about how you report to parents and to the school about the progress of your students. If you’re thinking about that,
Bruce Bairnsfather Postcards : Tony Allen
Saw this link on CiF on the Guardian, and thought it was worth passing on. http://www.worldwar1postcards.com/bruce-bainsfather.php
Research about Teachers’ Self Efficacy Beliefs and Uncertainties
I am conducting this research as an initial ‘directed study’ which is part of my studies towards an MSc in Educational Research Methods at the University of Leeds. In this research I am assessing semi-structured interviews and ‘grounded theory’ analysis
New History subject content and assessment objectives – first impressions.
The new GCSE objectives and content have arrived in our twitter feeds, and a first glance reading might leave you thinking ‘what was all the fuss about’. Look closely and there are some interesting changes, some of which are welcome,
Article: Dorothea Lange – a picture from the past
Dorothea Lange – a picture from the past http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/picture/2013/oct/11/photography-dorothea-lange