HA Webinar: Teaching substantive knowledge directly
Direct history teaching

Event Type: CPD
Takes Place: 11th June 2025
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Venue: Zoom
Description: In this second session, Jacob and Mike will share how history teachers can teach substantive knowledge (what we know about the past) in more direct ways – whilst still challenging and engaging pupils. They will share ideas about using lean resources and high-quality images, worldbuilding through storytelling, and building lessons around extended texts.
How to book: Booking online via the Cademy link below or via the bulk booking form to get a discount. To redeem your corporate recording offer please use the bulk booking form.
Price: £38 HA member, £67 non-member (bulk booking discount available). An extra fee is added if this is booked on Cademy.
Email: events@history.org.uk
Website: https://historical-association.cademy.io/ha-webinar-teaching-substantive-knowledge-directly
Organiser: We are able to offer the webinars in this series at a subsidised cost as the presenters' time has been partially funded by their school, Ark Soane Academy.
Lecturer: Mike Hill and Jacob Olivey
Comments: Joining details are emailed to the registered attendee 1 week before the webinar with a reminder on the day. If you register within a week of the webinar you will receive this on the day only. A time-limited recording will be emailed within 2 working days