Transitioning in History from School to University

This one day event, organised by History UK, is designed to support an exchange of information between history teachers in schools and universities in order to enhance understanding about issues in transition between these two educational phases. The day has been built on a theory to practice model. In the morning, we will hear about findings from research on transition and about the ways in which A levels have developed over the past four years. In the afternoon, practice-based sessions will demonstrate how HE History teachers have supported students in their transition into degree level study at university.

For further information about History UK, please go to: http://www.history-uk.ac.uk/

Location: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/locations-and-maps/~/media/files/about/transport/mu_campus_maps.pdf

Programme

10.00 Registration, Welcome and Coffee

Part1 Teaching and Learning in Schools as a Preparation for Transition

10.30 Introduction to Issues in Transition – what research tells us

Barbara Hibbert (Sheffield Hallam University) & Peter D’Sena (University of Hertfordshire)

11.00 A level History and Transition

Mike Goddard (History Lead at OCR – Oxford, Cambridge & RSA Exam Board)

12.00 Discussion: building bridges between schools and higher education

12.30- 13.15 Lunch

Part 2 The Undergraduate Experience

13.15 Case study 1: Induction and Student-led Induction

Olivia Saunders (Liverpool John Moores University)

13.45 Case Study 2: Building Skills in a Year 1 Module

Emma Folwell & Charlotte Lewandowski (Newman University, Birmingham)

14.15 Workshop: developing good practice (facilitator: Peter D’Sena, University of Hertfordshire)

15.00 Closing remarks