Learning from the past helps us make informed decisions in the future. Examples include

Wars, revolutions, and other major events,
Politics
Social trends
Economics
Culture
Technology
And so much more!

There is so much to learn about history. History is something I want students to learn and enjoy.

There are many directions students can take in my classes, depending on their interests and how they learn best. Engaging students in learning is often achieved with interactive methods. These activities may include:

Debates
Multimedia presentations
Discussions

Resources used will include:

Textbooks
Primary documents
Secondary documents
Other historical artefacts

The study of primary and secondary sources allows students to gain insight into historical motivations, actions, and consequences. I also teach critical thinking in my history classes. Students interpret historical events by analysing different points of view and evaluating assumptions. Understanding the world grows as students learn patterns, make connections, and learn cause-and-effect relationships.

Students gain a deeper understanding of human nature and the world through history lessons. The challenges and accomplishments of previous generations can strengthen student values, beliefs, and decision-making abilities. I am happy to answer questions or tell you more about certain history topics!

In terms of my qualifications, I have a Master’s research degree in History in which I received a first class with distinction. Building on the foundation of my undergraduate degree in Contour Fashion, I started my history course to explore my passion for medieval and fashion history. My main project was to write a 30,000-word dissertation, which I chose to write about 'Fashion and Identity in Anglo-Norman England (c.1066 – c.1215)' and I later broke it down into four chapters to discuss: Symbolism in Clothing Showing Power & Authority, Wealth and Outward Presentation Showing Social Status, Style and Fashion and lastly, Identity, Individuality and Expressionism. While my specialities are medieval history and fashion history, I love learning all kinds, so you can name anything and we can learn together!