Using the Work of Historians in the Primary History Classroom (Workshop 4)

Using the Work of Historians in the Primary History Classroom

Understanding how historians work can deepen pupils’ historical thinking. This practical webinar explores how the ideas and writing of real historians can be meaningfully used within medium-term planning for primary history. It will show how historians’ ideas can be simplified and presented in age-appropriate ways, how their methods can be reflected in classroom activities, and how pupils can explore the original evidence historians use. The session will also demonstrate how pupils can be supported to question and test historians’ conclusions as interpretations of the past.

The training will be led by Andrew Wrenn, a knowledgeable history specialist and an honorary fellow of the Historical Association. He is an experienced teacher, trainer and writer, former LA adviser, and author and co-author of educational materials, articles and books.