Weaving historical scholarship into primary history: Egypt

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Historical Association webinar series: Weaving historical scholarship into primary history

Egypt

Part A: Subject knowledge
Wednesday 1 May, 4pm-5.30pm

Professor Toby Wilkinson

Ancient Egypt is popular in primary school classrooms, but the topic can appear vast and difficult to navigate. In this Q&A-style talk, leading Egyptologist Professor Toby Wilkinson will take us through 6 key areas of the subject, presenting the latest thinking and exploring the questions that arise. His talk will focus on: the timespan of ‘Ancient Egypt’ and the key periods within it; how mummies fit into the wider culture; the role of the pharaoh and some important rulers (besides Tutankhamun); the life of ordinary people; the role of trade and empire in ancient Egyptian history; current archaeology in Egypt.

Part B: Curriculum thinking and pedagogy 
Thursday 16 May, 4pm-5.30pm 

Karin Doull

In this follow-up session, experienced teacher, teacher educator and consultant Karin Doull will focus directly upon the subject knowledge updates and insights provided by Toby Wilkinson and explore the implications this has for our curriculum planning and teaching of Ancient Egypt. Participants will leave the session with a secure understanding of how they can ensure that their teaching of the period reflects the latest scholarship as well as feeling confident in their subject knowledge.