'An excellent companion to Learning to Teach in Secondary School . full of good ideas and better advice . Mentors will certainly want to use it, and so, I'm sure, will the rest of the history department . Make sure they buy one, and keep your copy under lock and key.' - Michael Duffy, Times Educational Supplement'A very well written and readable book. Overall, this is an excellent book and one which students and teachers outwith England would find a valuable addition to their library.' - Scottish Association of Teachers of History, Resources Review'This book is without question the standard text for the history PGCE market.' - Dr Ian Davies, University of York, on the first edition.

a Learning to Teach History in the Secondary School provides an accessible introduction to teaching and learning history at secondary level. Underpinned by a theoretical perspective and backed up by the latest research, it encourages student teachers to develop a personal approach to teaching history. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated for the new curriculum, with a brand new chapter on subject knowledge and a new section on action research to better support those reflecting on and developing their own practice. It provides an array of references and materials that give a sound theoretical foundation for the teaching of history, including weblinks to further resources, while a range of tasks will enable students to put their learning into practice in the classroom. Practical advice is combined with reference and access to a wide range of recent and relevant research in the field of history education, to support Masters Level research and aid reflective practice. Key issues covered include:The benefits of learning historyPlanningThe use of language and strategies for teachingInclusionTechnology in history teachingAssessmentContinuing professional developmentOffering comprehensive and accessible support to becoming a history teacher, this book remains an invaluable resource for all training and newly qualified history teachers.