History In Scottish Schools

These pages highlight new research by Historians, from the College of Arts, on topics taught in Scottish schools.  Various academics at the University of Glasgow have worked with Education Scotland, the Scottish History Society and the Scottish Association of Teachers of History to translate their research into briefings and active learning resources for teachers of history.

Aiming High in Higher Scottish History conferences

1 December 2012 and 9 March 2013

Presentation slides now available to download:

• Wars of Independence 
  • Visualising John Balliol's relationship with Edward I‎
  • New research on Wallace‎
  • New research on Guardians‎
  • Rereading the deposition clause in the Declaration
• Age of Reformation‎‌
• Treaty of Union
  •  Session I: Treaty of Union Session 1‎
  •  Session II: Treaty of Union Session 2
• Impact of the Great War: 
  • Western Front Archaeological Perspective
  • Maver Impact of the Great War March 2013

Useful Links

• History
• Economic and Social History
• Scottish Literature
• Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies
• Postgraduate Taught Degrees in History
• Postgraduate Research Degrees In History
• CPD for Teachers