🧵 A thread (and resources) on a short enquiry built around the story of Nina Lugovskaya's diary, and what it reveals about the bigger picture - Stalin's control of the USSR. Thanks to Katie Amery and Carmel Bones for bringing her story to my attention on Reteach podcast.

Moving onto WWII with Y9 and opened with this BBC Teach clip. Despite being for KS2, the overview of events is broad, accessible, provides good stimulus points for discussion. Also paired with a simple question sheet giving foundational knowledge for future topics #historyteacher

Finally forced self to write about something worrying me a lot: ‘knowledge-rich gone wrong’. I've placed it within a longer-term view on something else going wrong: assessment. So, 2 cats among the pigeons 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛. In Historical Assoc TH 193. Short thread 🧵1/6 history.org.uk/publications/r…

The latest Ofsted report into history teaching doesn't seem to think much of the assessment practices it observed at KS3. Here are 15 tried and tested top tips you can use to enhance your assessment practice at KS3. bit.ly/3u1QJ2e

Getting some materials ready for Monday's revision session. This task looks at the problems Elizabeth I faced during her reign. The pupils have to identify if the statement was a problem or not and then colour code the statement against one of the headings #GCSEHistory

We're beyond excited to share our sample booklet from #ChangingHistoriesKS3 Connected Worlds, c.1000–c.1600 🎉 Take a look: ow.ly/jQzw50Re7hL. With evocative storytelling and beautifully designed pages, this truly breaks the mould of #KS3History textbooks

Put together an A level (Edexcel) version of ‘if faced with’. Students have found it useful for remembering key criteria for each question and on which paper they are found. #historyteacher

Free download - Effective study strategies, a guide for pupils & parents. tes.com/teaching-resou…

Paper 1 this week! Sharing the ‘If faced with…’ question reminder sheet again. With so much content to remember, a prompt on question stems for each paper could be a real life saver for students. #historyteacher docs.google.com/file/d/1zERZiF…

Free guides to download from Pooja K Agarwal & colleagues. Link to download library here retrievalpractice.org/library

Final set of Edexcel GCSE History workbooks below: EQ2 - When did the Cold War crises of 1958-70 reach their peak? docs.google.com/presentation/d… EQ3 - When did the outcome of the Cold War become inevitable? docs.google.com/presentation/d… Hope they are of use!

I’ve been working on our Tudor Y7 assessment and have stumbled across the resources from Historic Royal Palaces. Put simply they are superb, accessible and beautifully put together. If you haven’t had a look, there is a treasure trove to be had. #historyteacher hrp.org.uk/schools/learni…

During my time on Twitter I have seen the brilliant sense of community and I am hoping for your support. I have shared resources and never asked for anything in return. However, on this occasion I do. A small donation to our fundraising page would mean the world to us and Lily.

☝️Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning. 👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here:

**NEW POSTER: LEARNING & MEMORY** This summary outlines the five main elements of the simple model of the mind (perfectly visualised and interpreted by oliver caviglioli). These ideas underpin the first collection of summaries in my book ‘Teaching One-Pagers’. 🔁 REPOST and grab a free HQ

With the manifestos for the main parties announced I have shared a General Election summary with staff and students ahead of our mock election. Fully hyperlinked for anyone that wants to look up their constituency, candidates and compare their personal political philosophy.

10 days until the General Election! I’ve attempted to distil party policies into posters for any mock elections or keen students. Key players, party history, previous results and manifesto pledges.  🌹Lab 🌳Con 🔸Lib Dem 🟡SNP #GE2024 #historyteacher  docs.google.com/file/d/1mvzqLl…

Further information posters can be found for the following:  🌱 Green  ▶️ Reform  🌼 Plaid Cymru  #GE2024 #historyteacher

I have sent Year 12 this Election Night Companion for them to keep a track of everything that unfolds once the polls close at 10pm. Some colouring pencils and a pot of coffee is all they need to complete it. Hex map from Alasdair Rae and poll data from YouGov.

Two years ago I escaped a very toxic school. I’v ended up in a brilliant school in Worcester, where I’m really appreciated. Unfortunately, I left two ECTs behind. Fortunately, both of them will join me in Worcester as history teachers this September 😀👍#TreatPeopleWithKindness