Smith, N: The History Teacher's Handbook

Introduction - history in schools; Section 1: Ages 11-14; 1. Attainment targets and expectations; 2. Understanding the relevance of learning about and analysing the past; 3. Challenging, interpreting and enquiring; 4. A thinking classroom; 5. Teaching and learning strategies; 6. Educational visits; 7. Organisation and planning; 8. Effective communication - terminology and getting the message across. 9. Motivating and inspiring - helping students to help themselves; 10. Developing investigative skills - researching and gathering evidence; 11. Primary and secondary sources; 12. Making judgements, evaluating and developing written work; 13. Lesson plans and project suggestions; 14. Homework, revision and tests; 15. Monitoring progress and self assessment; Section 2: Ages 14-16; 16. Assessment objectives; 17. Grade descriptions; 18. Raising attainment; 19. Educational visits; 20. Helping students to gain historical knowledge and understanding; 21. Coursework: research, supporting studies and developmental work; 22. Written assignments - sources and analysing; 23. Preparing your students for the exam; Section 3: Lesson plans and guidance; Lesson plans; Assessment and marking guidance; Section 4: Resources; Lesson plan templates; Glossary of terms; Useful organisations and websites; Recommended reading; Index.

Neil Smith teaches History and Politics at The Manchester Grammar School, and has extensive experience of mentoring trainee and newly qualified teachers. He is a Senior Examiner for GCE A Level History, and a widely-published author of both A Level textbooks and articles on teaching and learning.

'Theoretically sound but essentially practical, The History Teacher's Handbook meets a need of PGCE trainees and experienced teachers alike. It is succinctly written, accessible, full of suggestions for lessons and notably inclusive of existing and emerging electronic aids to History teaching.' Glynn Wales, Former Headteacher, Principal A Level Examiner and Durham University History PGCE Tutor, UK