With history regularly topping public polls of important school subjects and among the most popular subjects to be studied at GCSE, this book considers the components which make an outstanding history teacher and how best to ensure students are motivated and maximise their potential. Focusing on all aspects of teaching history, it provides a step-by-step discussion of the development of lessons and covers a wealth of topics, including:

• long-, medium-, and short-term planning
• the classroom environment
• managing all student abilities
• dealing with interpretations and sources
• arranging history fieldwork
• formative and summative assessment
• setting meaningful and effective homework.

Packed full of tried-and-tested strategies and activities that are easy to implement, this is essential reading for both newly qualified and experienced history teachers who want to ensure outstanding teaching and learning in their classrooms.