This week, we’re joined by Adam; our PGCE history fellow trainee, timeline enthusiast, and deliverer of at least one decent joke. From Elizabeth I to the American Gold Rush, Adam brings the past to life while reflecting on what it really means to teach history in today’s classroom.

We talk showmanship at Key Stage 3, taking a backseat at Key Stage 4, and why critical thinking matters more than memorising dates. Expect reflections on lesson planning, reading reluctance, vocabulary gaps, and why Year 8s are his nemesis. Oh, and yes — he does attempt a history joke. You’ve been warned.

Plus: one fruitcake joke, one fractions pun, and a perfectly honest answer to "What fraction of a teacher are you?"

🎧 Listen now — and see if Adam’s joke makes the cut.

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