History in the New Curriculum

Date: Wednesday 11th June 2014, 09:30 to 15:45 Venue: Kent College, Whitstable Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9DT Presenters include:
Ian Coulson Andrew Harmsworth Martin Crowther Ex KCC History Advisor Teacher and Author Canterbury Museums

For the attention of Headteachers, History Coordinators and all Key Stage 2 teachers Dear Colleague, This workshop is an opportunity for Key Stage 2 teachers to find out about the requirements for History in the new National Curriculum. The sessions led by Ian Coulson and Andrew Harmsworth will examine the new primary history curriculum and its implications on teaching history, topic planning and enquiry based learning. The afternoon will look in more detail at planning a unit of work where the focus will be on one of the new units, prehistoric Britain. The last session of the day will provide information about resources for teaching, especially those offered by Canterbury Museums. All delegates will receive a CD containing all the days materials and other resources for teaching History at Key Stage 2. Planning to attend? The price per delegate is 110. This includes a buffet lunch, refreshments and a CD of digital resources. Please complete the form below and send it, with a cheque for 110 made payable to Historical Association Canterbury Branch, to : Mike Gallagher, Treasurer, The Historical Association, Canterbury Branch, 50 The Hill, Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1TA The closing date for bookings is Friday 23rd May 2014. More information required? Contact : The Canterbury Branch of the Historical Association : mike.gallagher79@yahoo.co.uk or 01227 712479. -------------------------------------------------------------------------HISTORY IN THE NEW CURRICULUM, Kent College, Wednesday 11 June 2014
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History in the New Curriculum

Date: Wednesday 11th June 2014, 09:30 to 15:45 Venue: Kent College, Canterbury Aims: The day is an opportunity for teachers to: Review the requirements of the new primary history curriculum Plan a Key Stage 2 unit Find out about the resources for teaching the new History curriculum, including local resources

Timetable
09.15 09:30 09:45 Arrival and coffee Welcome and introduction Session 1: What are the requirements of the new primary history curriculum? Session Leaders: Andrew Harmsworth and Ian Coulson Coffee Session 2: Planning an historical enquiry This session will examine how to plan your Key Stage 2 History programme as a whole and how to plan individual enquiry-based schemes of work. It will be practical, including teaching activities, and will involve teachers working in small groups. Lunch Buffet lunch provided for all delegates. Session 3: Planning a study unit: Prehistoric Britain This session will look at planning this new study unit. The focus will be on an overview followed by a local study on the Bronze Age boat from Dover. The issue of teaching chronology will be included. Session 4: What resources are available? This session will include advice from Martin Crowther, Canterbury Museums. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Finish

10.30 11:00

12:45 13:30

15:00

15:45

Meet the Presenters

Ian Coulson is an historian and educational speaker who is recognised for promoting creative approaches to the teaching of history in the classroom. Ian was the ASK History Advisor for 23 years. He has written several successful school textbooks, four books for the Public Records Office (The National Archives) and was instrumental in establishing the Learning Curve website. He works locally with the Canterbury Archaeological Trust and is President of the Kent Archaeological Society.

Andrew Harmsworth is known nationally for his contribution to the teaching of history. He has taught for 36 years as a Head of History, Advisory Teacher and Advanced Skills Teacher. He has written textbooks on Elizabeth Is reign and the Civil war period as well as books for younger children, with Canterbury Archaeological Trust on Roman and Medieval Canterbury.

Martin Crowther is Learning and Access Manager for the Canterbury group of museums and galleries.

Comments on last years course

What a fantastic day ! Lots of fabulous new ideas to use in the classroom. Wonderful to be part of such a high quality day ... extremely, helpful, useful and fascinating. An inspiring day ... great ideas for me to pass on to staff to excite children Excellent strategies to support history learning in the class. Good advice and support for subject coordinators. Fantastic practical ideas that can be used in the classroom straightaway!

Feel more motivated and confident to teach history and want to get my children doing and thinking.