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The National Archives is developing a new eCPD unit on using sources from archives in the classroom. I was wondering if anyone has used the eCPD units that are already up on the Historical Association's website. If so, which parts did you find particularly useful and why?
If there is an issue that you'd like to see covered by our new unit, I would be very interested to hear about that too.
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The National Archives eCPD unit on the HA website
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Posted 29 October 2009 - 05:17 PM
Hi Katharine and welcome to the forum.
As you know I've used the HA e-cpd modules and am currently writing a new unit for it. Best bits - user friendly, easy to access, based on sound researched evidence which can be used for all sorts of things. The level 1 access is great. Problem comes with encouraging people to interact about the course materials. It works really well in departmental meetings / CPD sessions based on the materials but not so many people are willing to engage in discussion about the issues on the e-cpd site itself. Thats a real shame as there are areas that we need to discuss and debate as a professional community.
What would I like to see from the National Archives:
- how to find, access and use materials based on my local area. Simple guides and examples that show teachers how to get their hands on relevant materials.
- ideas on cost effective use of archives. Rather than the 'plough through and then pay a fortune...' route, something that enables pupils in schools to personalise their learning experience without it costing them (or the school) an unrealistic amount of money.
- case studies on the best use of the Learning Curve and Focus on Film websites, with advice on how to use those platforms as models which can be applied to other areas of the curriculum.
Needs to be accessible at a range of different levels - ie PGCE; inexperienced teacher / user of archives; enthusiastic amateur and 'expert' levels - which enables a degree of progression throuhg the modules and which could then hopefully be accredited to tie in with the forthcoming push for M Level qualifications for all teachers.
What would other people like to see on this?
As you know I've used the HA e-cpd modules and am currently writing a new unit for it. Best bits - user friendly, easy to access, based on sound researched evidence which can be used for all sorts of things. The level 1 access is great. Problem comes with encouraging people to interact about the course materials. It works really well in departmental meetings / CPD sessions based on the materials but not so many people are willing to engage in discussion about the issues on the e-cpd site itself. Thats a real shame as there are areas that we need to discuss and debate as a professional community.
What would I like to see from the National Archives:
- how to find, access and use materials based on my local area. Simple guides and examples that show teachers how to get their hands on relevant materials.
- ideas on cost effective use of archives. Rather than the 'plough through and then pay a fortune...' route, something that enables pupils in schools to personalise their learning experience without it costing them (or the school) an unrealistic amount of money.
- case studies on the best use of the Learning Curve and Focus on Film websites, with advice on how to use those platforms as models which can be applied to other areas of the curriculum.
Needs to be accessible at a range of different levels - ie PGCE; inexperienced teacher / user of archives; enthusiastic amateur and 'expert' levels - which enables a degree of progression throuhg the modules and which could then hopefully be accredited to tie in with the forthcoming push for M Level qualifications for all teachers.
What would other people like to see on this?
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