One Big History Department
This year's HA Great Debate for Schools is “Should we judge historical figures by the morals of today?” The HA is really pleased to be organising this in partnership with BBC World Histories and the final will once again be at Windsor Castle. Before the final in March 2020 there are regional heats around the country... Continue Reading →
Ever doubted that your contribution could make a difference? In this short blogpost, Katharine Burn explains how the HA survey was crucial to defeating the mad National Curriculum plan of 2013 - just ask an older colleague if you were not teaching then! The HA Survey window must end in the middle of October and... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Warren Valentine (@warrenvalentine), head of history and politics at Mayfield Grammar School for Girls, for this blogpost about a day spent thinking about the teaching of historical interpretations. This is an area that has been extensively discussed and theorised about for many years. You can find more help with this tricky concept on... Continue Reading →
Sometimes on #OBHD we get the chance to share quality resources that colleagues have made. Thanks to Mary Brown (@MissBHist) for this one: C20th overview card sort C20th overview glossary It's designed to address the themes of: conflict, empire, ideas and beliefs, migration, everyday life and power across the century. It's been planned for... Continue Reading →
The Secondary Committee at the HA is keen to challenge and support all history teachers to teach about the rich and multi-faceted past. Gemma Hargraves (@History__Girls) has written this blogpost to help colleagues teaching Chartism. In it she provides some interpretations and ideas for resources. As she says: "this isn’t just about pupils seeing themselves in... Continue Reading →
From all of us at HA Secondary Committee, a very happy new school year to everyone! We hope that the summer has been restful and refreshing, leaving you ready for the highs and challenges of the year ahead. Our termly meeting happens in mid-September and we will be planning our work for the year. We... Continue Reading →
