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Teaching History

Shows to support the teaching of History in schools

Why does diversity in History teaching matter?

Hosted by David Brown

David Brown is joined by Josh Preye Garry to discuss what diversity in the History curriculum means, what a truly diverse curriculum looks like, and why it matters?

April 2024

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What don't you want to hear in a History classroom?

Hosted by Emily Edwards

Emily Edwards discusses some of the most frustrating questions you could hear in a History lesson and how to banish those phrases into Staffroom 101!

March 2024

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The importance of Holocaust Education

Hosted by Tom Hopkins Burke

As Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 passes, Tom Hopkins Burke is joined by senior leader James Griffiths and Head of Humanities Domonic Townsend to discuss the role of Holocaust education in History teaching today. Plus, Katherine Prange shares her insights into Holocaust education in the USA.

February 2024

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Class

Teaching Primary History

Hosted by Lucy Neuburger

Lucy chats to Mr T does Primary History (Stuart) about building & teaching a great primary history curriculum, cross curricular links and how we don’t have to teach nearly as much as we think we do!

May 2023

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Teaching difficult History

Hosted by John Gibbs

John Gibbs is joined by Dr Abigail Branford, postdoctoral researcher in Education at the University of Oxford.  They discuss her research on teaching empire and colonialism in UK schools and investigate the 'balance sheet' approach.

January 2023

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Geography
Stonehenge at Sunset

Stonehenge: from lesson planning to educational visit

Hosted by Maud

Maud decided to take her Year 7s on a school trip to visit Stonehenge.

July 2022

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Is there a place for fiction in History?

With Emily Edwards

Emily Edwards discusses the role that historical fiction can play in History classrooms and how to make the most out of this type of fiction.

November 2023

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