Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sometimes planning hinders my lessons. I know this sounds like an oxymoron but often the best lessons I teach are those where I go in with a vague idea and let the learning dictate where the lesson goes. Last term … Continue reading →

Last summer I attended my first TeachMeet with Emily (@emilywilson82) a colleague from school. We are both self-confessed geeks and loved the format of quick-fire presentations with practical ideas that could be taken into the classroom. Returning to school we … Continue reading →

Like most History teachers I rely on the genius of YouTube to enrich my lessons, whether its the classic animated Bayeux Tapestry (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaB-NNyM8o) or the shockingly good Der Feuhrer’s Face featuring Donald Duck as a Nazi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2I7rlmefA8). However, it is … Continue reading →

Last year a colleague and I took our Year 8 gifted and talented group to take part in a history debate on the positive or negative impact of war at Bristol University. During the debate it was surprising how well … Continue reading →