With lesson plans, advice on planning educational trips, homework suggestions and tips for assessment and marking; this guide provides teachers with practical advice on various aspects of teaching history in secondary schools. It is split into separate sections for teaching ages 11-14 and pupils aged 14-16.

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.

Each title in the Handbooks series is a comprehensive guide to preparing to teach, teaching with confidence and making the most of assessment in secondary schools. Each handbook contains practical advice for teachers, from working with Teaching Assistants to guidance on continued professional development, as well as plenty of strategies for making lessons stimulating, cross-curricular and fun!