Ailsa Fidler
@ramble14.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Prinary Education, HA trustee, Views are my own. Dogs. History. Reading. Often found wandering and pondering in woodland.
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Next Monday begins my webinar series focusing on disciplinary concepts in primary history. @histassoc.bsky.social #teaching #history
www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
Webinar series: Practical approaches to disciplinary concepts in primary history
www.history.org.uk
September 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Next Monday begins my webinar series focusing on disciplinary concepts in primary history. @histassoc.bsky.social #teaching #history
www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
www.history.org.uk/primary/cate...
Come and work with us! It’s a fab university which is absolutely committed to its civic duties. Also- we are a fab team!
Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE (Specialism in English and SEND) |
Liverpool John Moores University - School of Education #Edujobs #EduSky
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNZ172/s...
Liverpool John Moores University - School of Education #Edujobs #EduSky
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNZ172/s...
Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE (Specialism in English and SEND) at Liverpool John Moores University
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Senior Lecturer in Primary ITE (Specialism in English and SEND) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
July 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Come and work with us! It’s a fab university which is absolutely committed to its civic duties. Also- we are a fab team!
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I totally support the National Year Of Reading initiative. We desperately need a culture of reading for pleasure to replace the culture of constant testing in schools, backed by proper government funding. And we need STORYTIME to be part of the school day, every day! #literacy
(Art: Chris Riddell)
(Art: Chris Riddell)
July 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I totally support the National Year Of Reading initiative. We desperately need a culture of reading for pleasure to replace the culture of constant testing in schools, backed by proper government funding. And we need STORYTIME to be part of the school day, every day! #literacy
(Art: Chris Riddell)
(Art: Chris Riddell)
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Kicking-off day 2 of @1972shp.bsky.social Conference 2025 with @colinmccormick.bsky.social & @cpalmerhistory.bsky.social’s powerful presentation of local, national and international approaches to learning about Liverpool’s history of slave-trading and enslavement. #SHP25
July 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Kicking-off day 2 of @1972shp.bsky.social Conference 2025 with @colinmccormick.bsky.social & @cpalmerhistory.bsky.social’s powerful presentation of local, national and international approaches to learning about Liverpool’s history of slave-trading and enslavement. #SHP25
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Wishing everyone at #SHP25 a wonderful time full of learning and friendship. @danlyndon.bsky.social @apf102.bsky.social
Woo! It’s time for #SHP25. Always exciting to spend a brilliant weekend with so many enthusiastic #historyteacher colleagues
July 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Wishing everyone at #SHP25 a wonderful time full of learning and friendship. @danlyndon.bsky.social @apf102.bsky.social
When you teach- or observe teaching- how do you spot the difference between motivated and engaged pupils and compliance?
July 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
When you teach- or observe teaching- how do you spot the difference between motivated and engaged pupils and compliance?
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It's the final countdown, the last chance saloon, the end of the line! Tomorrow night we close the #SHP25 box office so don't miss out on our magnificent conference on July 11-13 @leedstrinity.bsky.social: 40 wonderful workshops, 3 kicking Keynotes, fab fringe sessions & enthusiastic exhibitors ...
July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's the final countdown, the last chance saloon, the end of the line! Tomorrow night we close the #SHP25 box office so don't miss out on our magnificent conference on July 11-13 @leedstrinity.bsky.social: 40 wonderful workshops, 3 kicking Keynotes, fab fringe sessions & enthusiastic exhibitors ...
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HISTORY BOOK CLUB
Summer Reads
New and old members welcome.
We’ll reconvene at the end of September to discuss the summer books.
Please note, you don’t have to read every title but there will be prizes for those of you who do!
Sign up here histfest.org/history-book...
Summer Reads
New and old members welcome.
We’ll reconvene at the end of September to discuss the summer books.
Please note, you don’t have to read every title but there will be prizes for those of you who do!
Sign up here histfest.org/history-book...
June 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
HISTORY BOOK CLUB
Summer Reads
New and old members welcome.
We’ll reconvene at the end of September to discuss the summer books.
Please note, you don’t have to read every title but there will be prizes for those of you who do!
Sign up here histfest.org/history-book...
Summer Reads
New and old members welcome.
We’ll reconvene at the end of September to discuss the summer books.
Please note, you don’t have to read every title but there will be prizes for those of you who do!
Sign up here histfest.org/history-book...
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So Oak's new AI lesson planner has really got me thinking. Who exactly is it aimed at? My guess is that the most likely people to use it are new teachers and those with limited subject knowledge on a topic. So how well does it do the job if that's you? I thought I'd try it out...
June 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
So Oak's new AI lesson planner has really got me thinking. Who exactly is it aimed at? My guess is that the most likely people to use it are new teachers and those with limited subject knowledge on a topic. So how well does it do the job if that's you? I thought I'd try it out...
Trying to write about what history is and this was unexpected
June 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Trying to write about what history is and this was unexpected
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#SHP25 is fast approaching, the excitement is rising, the workshops are being finalised, the keynotes are being drafted, the exhibitions are being mounted & the bar is being stocked! Ticket sales end July 4th so not long left to grab 'em from store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... Come and join us
June 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
#SHP25 is fast approaching, the excitement is rising, the workshops are being finalised, the keynotes are being drafted, the exhibitions are being mounted & the bar is being stocked! Ticket sales end July 4th so not long left to grab 'em from store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... Come and join us
I am increasingly concerned about accepting the damage AI does to the planet- should we really be doing that? We need that water…
Surely schools shouldn't embrace technologies that are particularly harmful to the environment...
June 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I am increasingly concerned about accepting the damage AI does to the planet- should we really be doing that? We need that water…
AI- it’s outsourcing thinking surely and don’t we need to think?
Isn’t thinking a key part of who we are and how we learn?
Isn’t thinking a key part of who we are and how we learn?
1. "Yeah, Ben AI might well be awful but it's coming and we can't stop it so we have to find ways it works for us."
No. Actually we don't.
We could quite easily say AI is an age inappropriate and developmentally dangerous technology and schools should lock it out.
No. Actually we don't.
We could quite easily say AI is an age inappropriate and developmentally dangerous technology and schools should lock it out.
June 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
AI- it’s outsourcing thinking surely and don’t we need to think?
Isn’t thinking a key part of who we are and how we learn?
Isn’t thinking a key part of who we are and how we learn?
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Delighted 2B joined @1972shp.bsky.social by my colleague Chris Edwards. We’ll be staffing a stand about @ioe.bsky.social’s MA in History Education & running a Fringe Session showcasing the brilliant work our students do. @ramble14.bsky.social @michaeldoron.bsky.social @justice2history.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Delighted 2B joined @1972shp.bsky.social by my colleague Chris Edwards. We’ll be staffing a stand about @ioe.bsky.social’s MA in History Education & running a Fringe Session showcasing the brilliant work our students do. @ramble14.bsky.social @michaeldoron.bsky.social @justice2history.bsky.social
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Exciting news for people in #Liverpool and #Merseyside! We now have a local branch of the @histassoc.bsky.social! If you are a #historian, #history #teacher, or just generally interested in history, feel free to join us! We're here on Bluesky: @merseysideha.bsky.social and online: merseysideha.co.uk
Merseyside HA
The Voice for History
merseysideha.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Congratulations 2 @ramble14.bsky.social & Heather Hatton on the publication of this fascinating @histedresearch.bsky.social open access article exploring Primary& 2ndary Student Teachers' perspectives on history ed! journals.uclpress.co.uk/herj/article... @uclpress.bsky.social #historyeducation 1/2
May 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations 2 @ramble14.bsky.social & Heather Hatton on the publication of this fascinating @histedresearch.bsky.social open access article exploring Primary& 2ndary Student Teachers' perspectives on history ed! journals.uclpress.co.uk/herj/article... @uclpress.bsky.social #historyeducation 1/2
May 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This is a great book
A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳
Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
In their edited volume, Drs. Allen, @amkavanagh.bsky.social , and @trionacheile.bsky.social critique the one-sided narratives within social studies education to attend to marginalized voices. Read Ms. Kadi, Ms. Zuniga, and Dr. Christ’s review here: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...
May 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This is a great book
Heading into work quickly before heading down to the HA conference- looking forward to some great sessions and catchups! #HACONFERENCE @histassoc.bsky.social @victoriacrooks.bsky.social @lauralondo1017.bsky.social @heirnet.bsky.social @classicsforall.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Heading into work quickly before heading down to the HA conference- looking forward to some great sessions and catchups! #HACONFERENCE @histassoc.bsky.social @victoriacrooks.bsky.social @lauralondo1017.bsky.social @heirnet.bsky.social @classicsforall.bsky.social
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A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳
Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
In their edited volume, Drs. Allen, @amkavanagh.bsky.social , and @trionacheile.bsky.social critique the one-sided narratives within social studies education to attend to marginalized voices. Read Ms. Kadi, Ms. Zuniga, and Dr. Christ’s review here: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...
May 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳
Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social
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Super excited to launch this year's SHP Conference bursary for schools in #yorkshire and also our 6th form conference with @corinnefowler.bsky.social and don't forget that the Early Bird Tickets end at midnight on April 30: Don't miss out on the cheapest tickets of any History conference this year!
April 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Super excited to launch this year's SHP Conference bursary for schools in #yorkshire and also our 6th form conference with @corinnefowler.bsky.social and don't forget that the Early Bird Tickets end at midnight on April 30: Don't miss out on the cheapest tickets of any History conference this year!
This…
NEW BLOG: How have we got historical enquiry so wrong?
Part 2 of my reflections on the curriculum and assessment review. Here I want to explore why historical enquiry has become broken and what we might do to fix it #historyteacher #edusky
www.andallthat.co.uk/blog/how-hav...
Part 2 of my reflections on the curriculum and assessment review. Here I want to explore why historical enquiry has become broken and what we might do to fix it #historyteacher #edusky
www.andallthat.co.uk/blog/how-hav...
How have we got historical enquiry so wrong? re-empowering young people through a radical reset of historical enquiry
A few days ago, I wrote a blog responding to the DfE’s interim curriculum and assessment review . In it I expressed deep concerns that there was too little critical evaluation of concepts like...
www.andallthat.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This…