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Free Film Education Resources
Article
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas - free resource to coincide with the upcoming feature film release of John Boyne's critically acclaimed novel THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, Film Education and Miramax Films have produced a comprehensive online resource for schools. It provides an extensive range of materials, activities and...
Free Film Education Resources
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Envoi: First World War Memories
Branch podcast
During the recent First World War centenary many HA branches held lectures and talks about a variety of aspects of the war. Some had outings and many looked at their local war memorials or Pals Battalions. The Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch decided that as many of their members...
Envoi: First World War Memories
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The Korean War: A British perspective
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Grace Huxford of the University of Bristol examines the Korean War in the eyes of the British domestic audience.
This podcast was produced as part of the Korean War Teacher Fellowship programme. The Historical Association is delighted to be working with the World History Digital Education Foundation sponsored by the Korea...
The Korean War: A British perspective
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The British Military in the Korean War
Podcast
In this podcast Dr Grace Huxford of the University of Bristol discusses the military experience of the British in the Korean War.
This podcast was produced as part of the Korean War Teacher Fellowship programme. The Historical Association is delighted to be working with the World History Digital Education Foundation sponsored by the Korea Foundation on...
The British Military in the Korean War
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Researching the Korean War
Podcast
In this podcast, Professor Kathryn Weathersby (Korean University), discusses researching the Korean War.
This podcast was produced as part of the Korean War Teacher Fellowship programme, and the Historical Association is delighted to be working with the World History Digital Education Foundation sponsored by the Korea Foundation on this programme as part of a wider...
Researching the Korean War
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The Chinese intervention in the Korean War
Podcast
In this podcast, Dr Jim Hoare (SOAS), examines the Chinese involvement in the Korean War.
This podcast was produced as part of the Korean War Teacher Fellowship programme, and the Historical Association is delighted to be working with the World History Digital Education Foundation sponsored by the Korea Foundation on this programme as part of a...
The Chinese intervention in the Korean War
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Podcast: End of the World Cults
Podcast
In this podcast Professor Penelope Corfield looks at the history of 'End of the World Cults'.
1. Why do people at times become urgently convinced that 'the End of the World is Nigh?'
HA Members can listen to the full podcast here
Short Reading list for End-of-the-World Cults:
Two wide-ranging introductions:...
Podcast: End of the World Cults
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A complex empire: National Archives Learning Curve takes on the British Empire
Teaching History article
Ben Walsh describes some of the rationale behind the construction of the new Learning Curve exhibition on the British Empire and, in so doing, makes a strong case for placing empire generally and the British Empire in particular at the heart of historical study for all teenagers. A complex and...
A complex empire: National Archives Learning Curve takes on the British Empire
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Nottingham Branch History
Article
A major feature of the Historical Association's branches has been their strong links with a variety of voluntary organisations focused on, or with interests in, history. The Association's initial aims drawn up in June 1906 included 'Co-operation for common objects with the English Association, the Geographical Association, the Modern Language...
Nottingham Branch History
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Planning and Teaching the New Key Stage 3 PoS
Website Link
These notes, ideas and teaching suggestions have developed from CPD courses run over the last few years and from planning and developing SHP resources for the new KS3 programme.
Inevitably, it's a statement of current thinking with ideas constantly developing but I hope it proves useful and practical in helping...
Planning and Teaching the New Key Stage 3 PoS
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Historiography - an Introduction Roger Spalding and Christopher Parker
Book Review
Historiography - an Introduction Roger Spalding and Christopher Parker Manchester University Press, ISBN 978 0 7190 7285 7 Pub 2007. £9.99
Although aimed at Undergraduates, this book will be immensely useful to students at AS and A2. It is a readable and stimulating introduction to the topic, clearing away much...
Historiography - an Introduction Roger Spalding and Christopher Parker
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Liz Kellaway's Top Tips
Article
" If you are close enough to a university library and the university is willing, try to take A level students there for research on their individual assignments and general extended reading. Often sixth formers are allowed to use the university library as a reference library. This is really useful...
Liz Kellaway's Top Tips
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11 Ways to Use Multimedia Videos in History Lessons
Article
Dan Moorhouse provides:
11 ways to use multimedia videos in lessons:
1) To develop an understanding of the ways in which different interpretations of events are formed. For example, pupils may study Cromwell and his times and may then be asked to consider how and for what purpose a particular interpretation...
11 Ways to Use Multimedia Videos in History Lessons
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Basket weaving in Advanced level history...how to plan and teach the 100 year study
Article
The current specifications for AS/A2 history require students to study change over a period of at least 100 years. Given that the 100 year study represents just one module out of six and also that it may not complement any of the other modules selected and may therefore be wholly...
Basket weaving in Advanced level history...how to plan and teach the 100 year study
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Teaching History 125: Significance
Journal
06 ‘Maybe they haven’t decided yet what is right:’ English and Spanish perspectives on teaching historical significance – Lis Cercadillo (Read article)
10 What they think they know: the impact of pupils’ preconceptions on their understanding of historical significance – Robin Conway (Read article)
16 Polychronicon
18 Creating controversy in the classroom: making...
Teaching History 125: Significance
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Primary History 46: Editorial: History, Citizenship and the Curriculum - A Fit Purpose
Primary History article
Read Primary History 46
In AD 62 an earthquake devastated the town of Pompeii. In AD 1976 Jim Callaghan in his Ruskin speech set off a seismic shock that shook education to its foundations. Almost two decades after the 62 AD Pompeii earthquake’s warning signs the volcanic explosion of Vesuvius...
Primary History 46: Editorial: History, Citizenship and the Curriculum - A Fit Purpose
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Immerse yourself in history
Information
The Historical Association [HA] is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter. Since 1906 we have brought together people who share an interest in the past, and work to further the study, teaching and enjoyment of history in all guises and forms: professional, public and popular.
As an independent charity we...
Immerse yourself in history
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International relations at GCSE... the just can't get enough of it
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There is no reason why pupils of so-called ‘average’ and ‘below-average ability’ cannot both understand and enjoy studying complicated international events. Indeed, in the interests of inclusion and raised standards, it is vital that they do. Our Letters Pages in the last two editions captured something of the history teaching...
International relations at GCSE... the just can't get enough of it
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The Historian 78: Protestantism and art in early modern England
The magazine of the Historical Association
Featured articles:
6 Protestantism and art in early modern England - Keith Thomas (Medlicott Lecture to the Historical Association at the Wallace Collection, London, 5 April 2003) (Read article)
18 To what extent was the failure of denazification in Germany 1945-48 a result of the apathy of the allies? -...
The Historian 78: Protestantism and art in early modern England
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Move Me On 97: Having difficulty evaluating own lessons
The problem page for history mentors
Move Me On 97
This Issue's problem: Maggi Paton, PGCE student, is having difficulty evaluating her lessons
Problem:
It is the first term of Maggie's PGCE course and she is a few weeks into her first school placement. Initially, her mentor and other staff were impressed by her: she had...
Move Me On 97: Having difficulty evaluating own lessons
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Teaching History 32
Journal
Editorial, page 2
The Role of History in Multi-Cultural Education - David Edgington, page 3
The Perception of Indian History Teachers about the Ideal Pupil - Vijay K. Raina, page 6
Can History Survive? - Trevor Fisher, page 8
Report: Teaching A Level History: A Conference Report - Sandra Armstrong,...
Teaching History 32
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Recorded Webinar: Resisting Reagan
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Recorded Webinar: Resisting Reagan
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From horror to history: teaching pupils to reflect on significance
Article
In this detailed account of the first stages of a lesson sequence for Year 9 (13-14 year-olds), Kate Hammond sets out the tensions that must be examined and resolved when planning and teaching this most demanding of topics. How can young teenagers be helped to develop a mature response to...
From horror to history: teaching pupils to reflect on significance
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Film: Medlicott Lecture 2019 - Professor Dame Janet Nelson
Britain in Europe
Film: Medlicott Lecture 2019 - Professor Dame Janet Nelson
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Parallel catastrophes? Uniqueness, redemption and the Shoah
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Nicolas Kinloch’s 1998 review of Michael Burleigh’s Ethics and Extermination in Teaching History, 93, sparked a debate amongst our readers about the teaching of the Holocaust, concerning both rationales and practical approaches. Citing the damage caused to pupils’ understanding by a Spielberg view of history, he emphasised that the rationale...
Parallel catastrophes? Uniqueness, redemption and the Shoah
