Lead Subject Mentor for History Ignacio Paz, Colchester County High School for Girls
Course Overview
The History course at CTTC prepares trainees to engage students with the stories and complexities of the past. You will explore how to teach historical inquiry, critical analysis of sources, and develop pupils’ understanding of chronology, causation, and change over time.
The course covers a broad chronological and thematic curriculum spanning British, European, and world history, from ancient to modern periods. It also includes teaching approaches for controversial or sensitive topics and strategies for supporting literacy and critical thinking through historical evidence.
You’ll learn how to make history relevant to pupils’ lives, connecting past events to contemporary issues, and develop assessment methods to track pupils’ progress and understanding.
What You’ll Learn
- Planning and delivering lessons on key historical periods and themes
- Developing pupils’ skills in historical enquiry and source analysis
- Promoting critical thinking and debating historical interpretations
- Using a variety of resources, including digital archives and museums
- Strategies for adaptive teaching and inclusion in history lessons
Placement Experience
You’ll undertake placements in schools with strong history departments, teaching across key stages and possibly supporting trips or projects. Mentoring will support your development of both subject knowledge and pedagogy.
Recommended Reading
- Teaching History by Alan C. Marshall
- Making History: A Guide for the Teaching of History by Sue Mewies and Matthew Hilton
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