http://www.history.org.uk/ Latest news from the Secondary Section of www.history.org.uk en Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 13 May 2012 17:28:29 GMT 24th  National Schools History Project Conference Friday 6 July - Sunday 8 July 2012 at Leeds Trinity University College Why you shouldn't miss the 2012 SHP Conference. "Fantastic - a wonderful, engaging experience".......  "Thoroughly inspiring"....... "My history cup runneth over" - just three typical evaluations from last year's SHP conference. The 2012 Conference promises more enjoyment, enrichment and inspiration. With five plenary sessions, 30... Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1411.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1411.html Over the last year there have been several statements made about issues affecting history education. In December 2011 the curriculum review panel report recommended that history should become a core subject in Key Stage 2 and continue to the age of 16. The government is yet to make a formal announcement regarding the review panel proposals. Despite that, the debate has continued to smoulder in the history community and The Secretary of State for Education, Mr Gove has made announcements about... Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1497.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1497.html Check out our new podcasts on the Falklands War. These podcasts, featuring Dr Helen Parr of Keele University, examine the origins and consequences of the war, how the war was won, how the war was reported and the controversy created by the sinking of the Belgrano. Click here to access/download these podcasts... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1502.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1502.html The Historical Association in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces presents A commemorative CPD Package   The Historical Association and Historic Royal Palaces have joined forces to offer a fantastic CPD opportunity in line with the Queen's diamond jubilee. Two CPD events around the theme of Royal Women will chart the private histories of queens of the past from within the walls of their palaces. What was it really like to be a queen? What was the reaction to a female... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1416.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1416.html Teaching history in the classroom using historical fiction is a new Historical Association eCPD course that has already successfully run once. Due to demand it will run again, this time from Saturday 16th June to Friday 14th July 2012. Is it the story in history that grabs you? Do you want to use historical fiction in your classroom but are unsure where to start? Have you already tried getting your children to write historical fiction and been disappointed with the results? Well then this is... Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1473.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1473.html In line with its total commitment to History for All, the HA has, with ASDAN, developed a history CoPE course that is accessible, yet challenging. This new course will be available to centres for teaching from September 2012. ASDAN style ‘challenges' fit closely with the HA's vision of history as ‘enquiry' and provide genuine opportunities for students to ‘do' history and, as a part of a full CoPE award, offers a viable alternative to GCSE or entry level as well as working as... Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1482.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1482.html Sweltec & the London History Network  Join Roehampton University after the GCSE History exam for some free CPD to refresh your energy levels for the year ahead. Sweltec Mentor meeting from 1-2pm, with the main event from 2pm, including workshops, keynotes and a fringe area. If you can't make it until after school we've arranged the day so that another set of workshops/keynote kicks off at 3 and then 4pm. There'll be the usual drinks and pub grub from 6pm too. Full details to follow... Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1500.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1500.html From Experience, to Memoir, to History: Henny Brenner in Nazi Dresden An event co-sponsored by the Anne Frank Trust This event will feature a presentation and discussion with Henny Brenner, born in Dresden in 1924. Henny survived Nazi rule in Dresden as a forced labourer until being liberated by the firebombing of the city. Henny is author of This Song is Over: A Jewish Girl in Dresden, translated by the late Barbara Fischer The book was originally published in German as "Das... Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1499.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1499.html City of York Council will be holding several events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Baedeker Blitz in which The Guildhall was severely damaged on the 29 April 1942. Cllr Sonja Crisp, Cabinet member for Leisure, Culture and Social Inclusion said: "I'm pleased that the council are honouring the courageous actions of the residents of York during the Baedeker raids. It would also be fascinating to hear the recollections of these people and to record them as part of the York Stories... Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1501.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1501.html Subject professional development materials: history - 27 January 2012. This resource has been put together to help teachers in primary and secondary schools improve teaching and learning by reflecting on the main messages from the report (History for all) published in March 2011.History for all - 13 March 2011. This report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of history in primary and secondary schools. It is based on evidence from history inspections between April 2007 and March... Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1498.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1498.html Mr Gove recently announced changes to A-Level examinations. The rationale was to make A-Level examinations more rigorous and difficult to pass and raise standards. The Historical Association supports a rigorous approach to A-Level study as the basis for further education and careers, whilst maintaining accessibility for all to the study of A-Level history and beyond and would like to point out that a recent Ofqual international comparability study indicated that A-Level history was comparably... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1487.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1487.html Free Teaching Resources for School   A new set of teaching resources combining specially selected film extracts and an extensive range of teaching materials which aim to further embed film within the curriculum, is being launched today at an event in the House of Commons by Lord Puttnam of Queensgate CBE, President of Film Distributors' Association (FDA). Commissioned by FDA and created by Film Education, these resources are designed to support, illustrate and promote engagement in... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1485.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1485.html London History Forum took place on April 19th - it was fantastic to see so many of you there and what a buzz came out of it. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all with comments such as: "Congratulations on this evening's conference. It seemed to me very well thought out and timely."  Those of you that missed it very definitely missed out, but don't worry, here is a useful summary and links to help you to stay up to date with the latest issues and thinking affecting history... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1484.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1484.html This initiative has been celebrating the achievements of young historians in schools for over twenty years. It is largely funded by the Historical Association and the Spirit of Normandy Trust. It has an annual award scheme and also funds some special events, such as the annual Young Historian Day at Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire. The Young Historian Project seeks to encourage young people to be historians and to encourage their teachers in this great endeavour. The Award categories in 2010... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1480.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1480.html The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust are pleased to announce that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2013 is Communities Together: Build a Bridge.   The theme encourages us to remember those who were betrayed by their neighbours during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides.  It also helps us recall those who risked everything to assist their neighbours, and inspires us to consider the different communities we belong to.  We can create... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1479.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1479.html Summer Challenge is an exciting new Horizons programme for Year 12 students from inner London non-selective state schools launching in June 2012. Students will attend a six week course on Wednesday afternoons at the UCL campus throughout June and July. They will be taught by UCL postgraduate students and will produce a written essay and deliver a short oral presentation on the last day. There are six different interdisciplinary courses to choose from in both sciences and humanities. ... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1489.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1489.html A national conference to discuss the teaching of History in British schools - Jointly sponsored by the Royal Historical Society, the Raphael Samuel History Centre, and the Historical Association Saturday June 30th 2012 - 10am to 5pm - Bishopsgate Institute London EC2M 4QH Is there a crisis in the teaching of History in British schools? Some people, inside and outside government, believe that there is, and propose to revise the curriculum to deal with it. Others argue that the... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1456.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1456.html HTEN is also organising a day conference in London on July 12th: HISTORY TEACHING AND CHANGE, sponsored by the HEA, details to follow shortly. At last year's conference HTEN used a wiki to share materials related to research in progress. Any colleague associated with HTEN and teacher education/History can apply to join, and see conference papers with contact details of some participants from last year. Visit http://hten.pbworks.com/ to request access. It would be excellent to hear from... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1490.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1490.html The Impact of the English Baccalaureate. Take Part and Win £100 of M&S;Vouchers  Take part here This year's survey has a slightly different focus, given the Coalition Government's promotion of an English Baccalaureate. Early indications from last year's survey suggested that the initiative was having a positive effect on history provision, but conversely a number of concerns were also emerging. It is therefore very important that we are able to gather data at this point in time... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1458.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1458.html The American Air Museum Summer Residency Program is an opportunity for middle school history teachers from the USA and the UK to share their teaching practice in a practical and creative environment. Participating teachers will collaborate on originating source-based learning sessions, immersed in the historical setting of IWM Duxford, whilst improving their own knowledge and understanding of theWorld War II era. The transatlantic nature of the program mirrors the wartime alliance between the... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1478.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1478.html 11 & 12 September 2012 The deadline for proposals is looming - Monday 23rd April. To submit a proposal for a paper (max 30 mins), workshop (max 50 mins) or round table discussion (1 hour), please go to the web page for the annual Teaching History in Higher Education Conference... The Spring Briefing with details about other events and funding opportunities for History at the HEA is available here... For information about this, or any of the HEA's opportunities for History, please contact... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1481.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1481.html English Heritage Education The Historical Association, Canterbury Christ Church University and the English Heritage invite primary teachers ad teachers of history to join us for our free half day celebration and cpd event. Wednesday 27th June 2012 10am-12.30am Canterbury Christ Church University Campus Meet local experts and find out how they can help youLearn how other schools have used their local heritage resources to improve learningReceive CPD training by unit author Andrew Wrenn on... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1474.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1474.html West London Synagogue - 6.15pm - 23 May, 2012 Facing History and Ourselves and West London Synagogue invite you to join Sir Harold Evans, former Editor of The Sunday Times and The Times and Editor at Large at Reuters, and Rabbi Julia Neuberger, Senior Rabbi of West London Synagogue, social reformer, and Member of the House of Lords. They will discuss the impact of this new book from Facing History and Ourselves and why Sir Harold's personal connection to antisemitism compelled him to write... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1475.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1475.html History for All LAST PLACES REMAINING: Contact Mel Jones on melaniej@history.org.uk to book and pay on the door. Secondary Session FULL. Date: Thursday 19th April Venue: The British Library,  Harry M Weinrebe Learning Centre Time: 5.30-7.30pm   What does history for all mean? The term can mean different things to different people. It can invoke thoughts of diversity, opportunity, thoughts of reaching differing levels of ability, or the possibility of a greater number of students... Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1437.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1437.html         A very warm welcome  The £12 million transformation of Kensington Palace is now complete! The palace of secret stories and public lives is ready to welcome you through its doors. Discover stories from Queen Victoria's life in her own words in the new Victoria Revealed exhibition, follow in the footsteps of courtiers from the past and explore the new theatrical installations in the State Apartments and see a small but beautiful... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1468.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1468.html This week, the government has announced news that steps will be taken to make A-Level examinations harder; this will include input from universities. Steps taken will make it more difficult to pass A-Level examinations and therefore result in a lowering of the numbers entering university. The government hopes that these steps will halt the steady rise in A-Level passes. Teaching unions however defend the rise in the pass-rate as the result of good teaching and hard work. The idea of a small... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1467.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1467.html Booking has now closed. For full conference story click here... To book your sessions, please email the codes for your chosen sessions to suzannah.stern@history.org.uk  or contact Suzannah on 0207 820 5989 This year the Conference has a new Heritage strand, and both Conference days will be packed with fantastic lectures, teaching workshops, historical visits and more, and will cater for all our education practitioners and history enthusiasts.   Full Secondary Workshop details ... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1404.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1404.html Teacher Newsletter no. 2 Welcome to the second Teacher Newsletter from Bishopsgate Institute's Schools & Community Learning Department. This twice-yearly newsletter includes news and updates on our schools programme, as well as short features on individual visits, workshops and projects. Spotlight on...We Are Angry! Politics and Protest in Britain "I enjoyed working with different people and contributing together" Year 8 student, February 2012 In 2011 Bishopsgate Institute... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1459.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1459.html Free teacher CPD Tuesday 1 May 2012 10.00am-4.00pm To reserve a place book via learningnorth@iwm.org.uk or 0161 836 4000 This day of training will address common issues and concerns associated with teaching the Holocaust to year 9 and above.  It will offer practical ideas for engaging students with this challenging area of human experience in an appropriate and sensitive manner. Who is it for? Those who will be teaching the Holocaust for the first time, teachers lacking confidence in... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1460.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1460.html Anne Frank + You is the inaugural exhibition at Empire 2: The Bullion Rooms, Hackney Empire's new creative learning and community space. This unique exhibition, which has toured major cities in the UK and Europe, has at its centre the story of Anne Frank.   Through Anne's words, wisdom and values, the Exhibition presents the contemporary issues of conflict, social justice and political freedom and moral values.   Anne Frank's diary has inspired... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1464.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1464.html In 2015, Britain and Europe will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the end of the Napoleonic Wars  (1792-1815). The war more or less ended with a clash of giants - on one side the Allied armies, led by the First Duke of Wellington, the Prince of Orange and Prince Marshal Blücher and on the other the army of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte - on the fields of what was to become Belgium, south of a little village called Waterloo. The Waterloo Association supports study of the Battle of... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1461.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1461.html The 14th annual Higher Education Academy (HEA) Teaching and Learning Conference, 2012 Tuesday 11th - Wednesday 12th September 2012 Senate House, University of London Call for papers, workshops and round table discussions open.  This year, the Higher Education Academy's annual teaching and learning conference on history in higher education will be held in partnership with the Institute of Historical Research in Senate House, London.  Scholars are more aware than ever before of the... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1452.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1452.html Booking has now closed. For full conference story click here... To book your sessions, please email the codes for your chosen sessions to suzannah.stern@history.org.uk  or contact Suzannah on 0207 820 5989 This year the Conference has a new Heritage strand, and both Conference days will be packed with fantastic lectures, teaching workshops, historical visits and more, and will cater for all our education practitioners and history enthusiasts.   Full details of Sponsored Sessions ... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1407.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1407.html A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review' In December the DfE published the ‘The Framework for the National Curriculum: A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review'.  The HA endorses the panel's recommendation that history should be part of the core curriculum for all young people from 5 to 16.  If you have yet to read it, it can be downloaded from the DfE website.  There are four key areas. We would like to highlight:   1.... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1442.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1442.html A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism Space is limited. Preference will be given to trained Facing History educators who are members of our network. How do myths and stereotypes become part of a culture? When does hatred become convenient? This online workshop will raise profound questions about the ways stereotypes and myths that lie at the heart of a particular hatred have evolved and why those lies persist despite heroic efforts to counter them. The content of this online... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1438.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1438.html As the eyes of the world turn towards the UK for the ‘greatest show on earth' - London 2012 - help Walk the World to explore our connections to the 206 Olympic and Paralympic Nations, and discover how these countries and their people have shaped our surroundings, often in surprising ways.  Join them in the challenge to find connections, explore your local area and create walks which take you around the world without leaving the UK. Walk the World is part of Discovering... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1444.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1444.html Being a history leader is hugely exciting, yet can sometimes be daunting. We all want to be successful but what exactly do you need to do to make history a thriving subject in your school and beyond? Led by someone who knows, this course aims to provide you with the secrets of success. It will help you evaluate where you are at, and help you decide on your key priorities. Using case studies you will evaluate the approaches other successful history leaders have used, to help you understand which... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1434.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1434.html 04 Feb 2012 - 31 Jan 2013 Featuring portraits in a range of styles, from the 17th century right up to the present day, this exhibition will explore topics such as childhood and aristocracy. The exhibition will also include portraits of local figures, including a striking portrait of politician and writer Robert Spence Watson by Ralph Hedley. Other highlights of the exhibition will include works by prolific artists Sir John Lavery, Henry Perlee Parker and Angelica Kauffman. This... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1441.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1441.html 04 Feb - 16 Sep 2012 <!-- Venue: Discovery Museum Opening times:Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Last entry: 4.30pm Entry: Free -->Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Newcastle's Theatre Royal, Discovery Museum will explore the fascinating histories behind five of Newcastle's theatres including: Journal Tyne Theatre, Live Theatre, Northern Stage, People's Theatre and the Theatre Royal. From their early beginnings to the present day, the exhibition... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1440.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1440.html 11 Feb - 05 Jun 2012 <!-- Venue: Monkwearmouth Station Museum Opening times:Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Last entry: 4.30pm Entry: Free -->The 1972 Munich Olympic Games was supported, for the first time, by an advertising campaign using posters with strong individual designs created by the great Pop Artists of the day, such as David Hockney, Serge Paliokov, Allen Jones and Max Bill. In the year of the London 2012 Games, this exhibition shows 19... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1439.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1439.html We have just published a new podcast series that looks at British LGBT History from 1800 to the present. These new podcasts form Part 4 of our series on Social and Political Change in Britain since 1800. You can access these podcasts here... This series of podcasts features Dr Matt Cook and Dr Sean Brady of Birkbeck, University of London, Professor Sally R Munt of the University of Sussex and Dr Emma Vickers of the University of Reading. To see the first 4 parts of our series on... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1421.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1421.html Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove to give evidence before the Education Committee The Education Committee scrutinises the work, performance and policies of the Secretary of State for Education on Tuesday 31 January at 9.30am, Wilson Room, Portcullis House. Parliament TV: The Responsibilities of the Secretary of State  Education Committee#AskGove In advance of the session the Committee asked the public to suggest questions via twitter. The deadline for... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1418.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1418.html The UK ITE Network for ESD/GC Fifth Annual Conference 12 July 2012 London South Bank University (Keyworth Building) 9.15am - 4.00 pm   Envisioning change and achieving transformation: ESD/GC core ‘competences' for educators Programme 9.15 am            Registration and coffee   9.45 am            Welcome and aims of the conference    10am... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1430.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1430.html Ofsted has released new resources to support the improvement of teaching and learning in history in schools. The packs, aimed at history coordinators in primary schools and heads of department in secondary schools, have been written by history specialists led by Ofsted's National Adviser for the subject, Michael Maddison. They contain a series of questions and activities that focus on five key issues. Teachers are encouraged to consider these issues in light of their own practice.... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1425.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1425.html Teaching history in the classroom using historical fiction is a brand new Historical Association eCPD course that runs from Saturday 18th February to Friday 16th March 2012. Is it the story in history that grabs you? Do you want to use historical fiction in your classroom but are unsure where to start? Have you already tried getting your children to write historical fiction and been disappointed with the results? Well then this is the course for you. For children to successfully write... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1402.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1402.html Facing History online workshops and seminars There are some exciting online education opportunities coming up in the next few days and weeks. Please follow this link to find out more about the seminars and to register...   Current Online Offerings 02/02/2012 Holocaust and Human Behavior Online Course Online Seminar   02/09/2012 Choices in Little Rock Online Course Online Seminar   03/23/2012 A Convenient Hatred: The History of Antisemitism Online Workshop ... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1428.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1428.html The Institute of Education (IOE) announces new dates for Holocaust education CPD   ‘You can't interpret the world without understanding the Holocaust.' History Teacher, London In response to demand, the Institute of Education (IOE) has announced new 2012 summer dates for the free of charge Holocaust education programme. More than 80% of teachers consider themselves ‘self taught', having had no ITE or CPD input into how to teach about the Holocaust. Over 75% say they now... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1413.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1413.html Following another great response to Joan Lewin education bursaries last year, we bring you news of this years' bursary applications. Thanks to a legacy left by Joan Lewin, the Historical Association is able to offer a number of bursaries of up to £1000 to the teacher or small group of teachers who are able to demonstrate their ability to further the cause of history in schools or colleges. This year, the same general application rules as detailed below will apply, although this year,... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1409.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1409.html Seminar Morning, Thursday, 22nd March 2012 Central London Seminar with Senior Representative Department for Education and Steve Ball, Birmingham Repertory Theatre; Bernadette Brooks, NAACE; Susan Coles, Design Education; John d'Abbro, New Rush Hall Group, Redbridge; Dr James Garnett, University of Reading and National Association of Music Educators; Richard Green, Design and Technology Association; Bernadette Holmes, Association for Language Learning; Dr Neil... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1426.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1426.html New Activity on the Thinking History Website: Decisions of a Kentish Villager, 1381 Ian Dawson has had this activity sitting in his in-box for too long but other things, like editing 97 A level books got in the way, so he is delighted to finally get this activity onto the site. It was devised by Ian Luff and used with great success with his year 7s. Ian then kindly allowed me to fiddle with it and develop a few of the decisions so it now could more properly be described as a... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1417.html http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_1417.html