In the 2nd year at Hove Park (80's) I had a similar teacher who instilled a love of history in me, his name was Mr Honere (sp??). I got 98% in the end of year exam, i was never particularly academic so that was a big thing for me. In the 3rd year we had a different teacher who bored the shit out...
Further evidence??
..... and people will only know the answers about WW1 and Britain's evil involvement in the slave trade? Its a bit far for me to survey the man on the street but I'll be interested in your findings if you fancy giving it a crack.
Although i will contest any data about WW1...
With all due respect, unless you were there in the history lessons with your children you have no idea what they included and what they didn't. One thing that hasn't changed and will probably never change is that the stock standard responses of almost every school after almost every day to the...
Its little wonder no one knows anything about British History given your (accurate I am sure) summary of the National Curriculum. Your whole syllabus could be taught in half a term.
Luckily it is easy enough to find out what British students are really being taught...
It seems to me that it is those who too fully believe the guff presented by said alternatives that choose to attack the Beeb. Without it the media landscape would be a frightening and desolate place.
Indeed. Let the ladies have a go at running shit for a while. Can't **** it up any worst than the blokes have.
I apologise unreservedly to my two sons for this way of thinking and can only hope that my daughter looks after them when they can't find a job without a sex change (The least she can...