History DfL

Some of the display methods being used in history:

"Every history has one of these. Students in every year group add what we study in lessons each time we start a new topic."

"Consistent success criteria for every key stage used in all history classrooms. Space next to them for pupil work to be put up and peer assessed on the display board by pointing out the success criteria. The pupil work will rotate regularly and annotated in lessons."

Berlin Wall Transition Day

Mr Joy has been working with the History department to plan for a large display that helps to transform the History department corridor so that it represents East and West Berlin. If anyone would like to support with the project or has any good ideas, please get in touch with Mr Joy directly. Some of his initial ideas are contained in the following presentation:

Installations

Consider making an installation or set piece that tells a part of a story or situation that can be the basis for a discussion or linked to a topic. For example, in RS, it might be the food left over from the Last Supper or model tools made of papier mache used at a certain time in history such as the iron age. If you involve students in the making of the process, it becomes a much more rewarding outcome.

Cross-Curricular Displays

During the Historical Fiction Day, Art and History collaborated to produce this interpretation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Once established, the display coincidentally became a useful reference board for Modern Language students to practice their vocabulary.

Display Time Lines

DfL Archive, a photo by Fortismere Art & Photography Department on Flickr.

In History, time lines are commonly used to break down historical references into more manageable chunks ad to be able to compare and contrast events. Your department might consider a time line that is simply subject-specific or something more thematic or cross-curricular.

Signage

DfL Archive, a photo by Fortismere Art & Photography Department on Flickr.

Although perhaps limited in learning potential, displays can play the simple role of just providing signage and support navigating through the department.