Webinar series: Weaving historical scholarship into primary history

Primary teachers are expected to be experts in everything. If you feel that your history subject knowledge could do with a brush up, then this series is for you. The Historical Association has teamed up with some leading historians and experienced teachers to bring you up to speed on the latest perspectives on various periods in the primary history curriculum, as well as considering how these historians can shape our practice in the classroom.

Ancient Rome

Part A: Subject knowledge

In the first of this two-part session, renowned classicist and passionate advocate for teaching the ancient world, Professor Mary Beard, will unpack some key updates of Ancient Rome and dispel some enduring myths. In this session, Professor Beard will discuss the founding of Rome, its expansion, and emperors including Julius Caesar and Octavian (Augustus).

Part B: Curriculum thinking and pedagogy

In this second session, experienced teacher Steve Mastin will consider the implications for our teaching of Professor Beard's research and insights. We will explore how we can use her research to improve our teaching of Ancient Rome in the primary curriculum. Participants will leave the session with a secure understanding of how they can ensure that their teaching of Ancient Rome reflects the latest scholarship, as well as feeling confident in their subject knowledge.

How to book

You can purchase and access the webinars on this page (please note you will need to be logged in to do this). Once you have purchased the resource, the recordings will be available to view at the bottom of this page during the specified period.

Release date: Thursday 17 April 2025
Expiry date: Tuesday 7 April 2025

All Historical Association webinars are subject to the HA CPD terms and conditions.