ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Christine Counsell
Christine Counsell taught history and RE in state schools before becoming head of history, deputy headteacher and then a local authority adviser for primary and secondary history. She subsequently led the history PGCE course at the University of Cambridge for 19 years, while also working nationally and internationally with policy makers, scholars, teachers and teacher educators in history education.
Christine developed particular expertise in the teaching of historical argument especially with low-attaining or marginalised pupils and in challenging contexts such as post-conflict zones of Cyprus and Lebanon. Christine later became Director of Education of a multi-academy trust serving primary and secondary schools in areas of disadvantage. Christine has published widely, including many curriculum resources, and is editor of the journal, Teaching History. She currently serves on the boards of David Ross Education Trust, Ark Curriculum Plus and Now Teach.

Steve Mastin

CURRICULUM & SUBJECT NETWORKS
Downloads
- Learning – What is it, and how might we catalyse it – Peps Mccrea
- Learning versus Performance
- Principled Curriculum Design
- Principles of Instruction Research-Based – Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know
- The Science of Learning
- What is Expert Teaching – Peps Mccrea
- Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Doesn’t Work