We are currently not running this course but you can book one of our consultants to run this (in your setting, at your choice of venue or online). Please get in touch with our consultancy department for more details consultancy@focus-education.co.uk
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The National Curriculum states, "A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain's past and that of the wider world." It also states, "It should inspire pupils' curiosity to know more about the past." To ensure that depth of knowledge and understanding and inspire curiosity, children need to be shown the links between different time periods and historical peoples - the golden threads, if you like.
Various substantive concepts run throughout the National Curriculum. We want children to focus on these' big ideas' to identify and make links between different aspects of history.
The course refers to these concepts:
- Chronology
- Continuity and change
- Cause and consequence
- Similarity and difference
- Significance
While these substantive concepts are fundamental, further concepts that will already be running through your curriculum can be explored. For example, the concepts of 'empire', 'farming' or 'trade'. We can use these concepts to teach history in a way that brings it to life and supports pupils learning year on year.
During the session, we will consider:
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How well do you understand and know the historical concepts within your curriculum?
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How can these concepts be built into existing history topics?
Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development Statement
This course is underpinned by rigorous scholarship and supported by continual development and support. It meets the DfE’s Standards for Teachers’ Professional Development in the following ways:
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This professional development course has a focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes;
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It is underpinned by robust evidence and expertise, and is clear on intended outcomes and objectives;
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There is an expectation of collaboration and there will be expert challenge;
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The course is part of a CPD programme designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills required to effectively implement within their school, and sustain improvements over time.
This course is available to buy as a CPD Video. Find out more here.