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  • Teaching First Nations history

    Teaching First Nations history
    2026/04/22
    Nearly half of Australian teachers say they don't feel confident to teach First Nations history, according to research.Historian and educator Associate Professor Al Fricker explains why so many teachers feel underprepared — and why it's not a personal failing. He offers some straightforward first steps, including where to find good resources and how to start building real connections with your local First Nations community.How can you embed First Nations perspectives and knowledge in your curriculum?And what are some ways to embed them across your whole school?You'll also hear from teachers around Australia sharing what’s worked in their classrooms and schools: using the AIATSIS languages map, teaching the Frontier Wars through local history, trying the Eight Ways Pedagogy, and building a curriculum map so Aboriginal perspectives aren't left to chance.Resources and tipsheetAssociate Professor Al Fricker’s recommended resources made by or with First Nations peopleNgarrngga: free, high-quality curriculum resources and professional development modules, spanning all subject areas from Foundation to 10. A collaboration between the Faculty of Education, Indigenous Studies Unit and Indigenous Knowledge Institute at the University of Melbourne.Australians Together: free curriculum resources, covering key learning areas from Foundation to Year 10. A non-profit organisation developing resources with First Nations Educators.Matilda Education: progressive, research-based, differentiated print and digital content for your classroom - content that matches the latest Australian curricula.Indigenous Education in Australia Learning and Teaching for Deadly Futures: an essential, practical resource for pre- and in-service educators on creating contexts for success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Based on the latest research and practice, this book provides an in-depth understanding of the colonised context within which education in Australia is located, with an emphasis on effective strategies for the classroom.Other resources and linksAIATIS Map of Indigenous AustraliaAIATIS free teaching resources and learning sequences including First FightersAIATSIS Guide to evaluating and selecting education resourcesYabun Survival Day SydneyColonial Frontier Massacre Map: Colonial Frontier Massacres, Australia, 1788 to 1930 and Introduction to the map by the University of Newcastle, AustraliaYeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site: features an Aboriginal red-ochre painting, which is believed to be of a Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), supporting the belief that the animal once inhabited the mainland. The site is 20 minutes from Beechworth, NSW.8 Ways framework: a NSW Department of Education initiativeTipsheetFree professional development tipsheet for this episode (in Teacher Downloads)ResearchThe Monash Australian Teachers Survey 2023 reported teachers’ views of how well their Initial Teacher Education program prepared them to teach the Australian Curriculum’s priority areas (referring to Student Diversity, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture) were relatively divided, with 54% feeling prepared, and 45% saying they are unprepared.Burns, E.C., Plummer, L., Vass, G. et al. Which resources support teachers to embed Indigenous perspectives? A convergent mixed methods analysis. Aust. Educ. Res.53, 26 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-025-00944-zRoyal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody 1991: National Report Volume 5, Recommendations for Educating the FutureVoicesEducators: Associate Professor Al Fricker (Victoria), and from New South Wales: Sarah Kearney, Martin Douglas, Jade Carr, Nik Armstrong, Uncle Terry Lennis and Ruth Bradfield-Ling.Host: Professor Anna ClarkCreditsHey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.Sound engineering by John Jacobs.Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    32 分
  • More than facts: teaching complexity in history

    More than facts: teaching complexity in history
    2026/04/16

    You know history is complex. How do you teach that in the classroom?

    We unpack what 'complexity' in history means and how to bring it to life for your students.

    As history educator Jonathon Dallimore puts it, “Factual information… is not sufficient. Information doesn’t guarantee that you actually have insight."

    Because there’s the past (everything that’s happened) and then there’s history: the way we interpret, debate and make meaning of the past.

    You’ll hear from experienced teachers and history educator Jonathon Dallimore, on why history is complex, with examples, and how to teach contestability and historical thinking skills to junior and secondary students.

    Students are already debating the world around them. This is about helping them bring those skills into history.

    Resources and tipsheet
    • A Practical Guide for Secondary School Teachers. By Jonathon Dallimore
    • Teaching history, teaching complexity: Agora, Vol. 53, No. 3, Dec 2018, 36-39 (free download for members of the History Teachers Association of Victoria)
    • ‘Historical time’ helps students truly understand the complexity of the past – and how they fit into it: The Conversation https://doi.org/10.64628/AAO.nfmakjwre
    • Free professional development tipsheet for this episode (in Teacher Downloads)

    Voices

    Educators: Natalie Abadier (New South Wales), Sarah Coleman (Queensland) and Jonathon Dallimore, History Teachers Association of New South Wales.

    Host: Professor Anna Clark

    Credits
    • Hey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.
    • Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.
    • Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.
    • Sound engineering by John Jacobs.
    • Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    30 分
  • Teaching difficult histories

    Teaching difficult histories
    2026/04/09

    Practical strategies to help you confidently teach history involving trauma and conflict.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • build trust
    • use different techniques so everyone can ask a question
    • respond to challenging or confronting student questions
    • support students with personal connections to the content
    • use frameworks like Safely In, Safely Out to manage sensitive material, and
    • how to look after yourself as a teacher when the content feels heavy.

    Resources and tipsheet
    • Safely In Safely Out resources: Yada Vashem pedagogical principles and Safely In Safely Out preparing Holocaust lessons
    • Teaching Difficult History: A guide for Grade Seven to Twelve Teachers Novia Scotia, Canada
    • Free professional development tipsheet for this episode (in Teacher Downloads)

    Voices

    Educators: Ben Lawless (Victoria), Natalie Abadier (New South Wales), Louise Secker (Western Australia), Paul Foley (South Australia), Natalie Fong (Queensland), and Sarah Coleman (Queensland).

    Host: Professor Anna Clark

    Credits
    • Hey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.
    • Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.
    • Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.
    • Sound engineering by John Jacobs.
    • Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    32 分
  • *Really* creative history teaching

    *Really* creative history teaching
    2026/04/01

    Want to try creative history lessons that students won’t forget?

    Hear expert teachers bring history alive in the classroom.

    From 'Top Secret' source investigations and historical group chats, to escape rooms, courtroom trials, video games, and history festivals.

    Ideas that spark curiosity, deepen thinking, and get students genuinely engaged.

    If you haven’t listened to Creative History Teaching, start there first. Then dive into this episode for more ambitious, high-impact ideas you can adapt for your own classroom.

    Resources and tipsheet
    • First Fleet Database: University of Wollongong
    • Convicts research guide National Library of Australia
    • Epic Escape Rooms ebook by Chad Cary
    • Chad Cary’s Instagram: Innovative and Engaging Teaching Strategies
    • Chad Cary’s Facebook group: Innovative and Engaging Teaching Strategies
    • Teaching the World Peace Game by John Hunter: TED Talk
    • Ben Lawless’ board game for grade 6+ Earthcraft
    • Free professional development tipsheet for this episode (in Teacher Downloads)

    Voices

    Educators: Ben Lawless (Victoria), Chad Cary (New South Wales), David Boon (Tasmania), Paul Foley (South Australia), Natalie Fong (Queensland), and Sarah Coleman (Queensland).

    Host: Professor Anna Clark

    Credits
    • Hey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.
    • Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.
    • Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.
    • Sound engineering by John Jacobs.
    • Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    22 分
  • Creative history teaching

    Creative history teaching
    2026/03/25
    What actually works when it comes to creative history teaching?In this episode of Hey History Teacher, we go inside real classrooms to find out - from songs and dress-ups to protest reenactments, and even stomping on a cardboard box.You’ll hear from experienced primary and secondary school teachers across Australia sharing practical, classroom-tested ideas that bring history to life, like:using songs to help students remember complex contentsharing a colour-coded Scope and Sequence so students can see what’s coming and stay motivated, andsimple, low-prep activities.We ask:What does the research say about creativity and learning?How do you balance creativity with curriculum demands?And where do you start if you’re short on time?You’ll hear how creativity helps students:remember complex contentengage more deeply with difficult historiesand connect emotionally with the pastIf you’ve ever wondered whether creative teaching is “worth it”, or how to be more creative in class, this episode is for you.Resources, Scope and Sequence, and tipsheetTeach like a pirate by Dave BurgessTom Appleby, Convict Boy by Jackie FrenchNanberry: Black Brother White by Jackie FrenchChad Cary’s colour-coded Scope and Sequence Word doc (in Teacher Downloads)Free professional development tipsheet for this episode (in Teacher Downloads)Lyrics of Chad Cary’s Ancient Rome song to the Brady Bunch theme songIt's the story of a man named Cato who was being such a big pain in the butts.He was blocking legislation, with the Optimates, which made the Triumviirs sad.It's the story of a man named Caesar who was rising up through the political ranks.He wanted a triumph and to run for Consul. But he could not do both.Until one day when Caesar called Pompey and Crassus.And said, "Hey boys, we should all team up!If we decide to pool our resources together."That's the way that they became the First Triumvirate.First Tri um vir ate.......... Tri um vir ate.....That's the way that they became the first Triumvirate!Research mentioned in this episode‍Cole, B., Mooney, M., & Power, A. (2013). Imagination, creativity and intellectual quality. In G. Munns, W. Sawyer, & B. Cole (Eds.), Exemplary teachers of students in poverty (pp. 123-135). Routledge. In Golledge,C . (2026) Inside the History Classroom: Portraits of Exemplary Teaching Practice Routledge.Manaf, Abdul & Dewanti, Sintha & Mam, Socheath & Susetyawati, Endang & Ernawati, Ika. (2022). Is there a correlation between creativity and learning achievement? A meta-analysis study. REID (Research and Evaluation in Education). 8. 78-89. 10.21831/reid.v8i1.51493.Baartman LKJ and Prins FJ (2018) Transparency or Stimulating Meaningfulness and Self-Regulation? A Case Study About a Programmatic Approach to Transparency of Assessment Criteria. Front. Educ. 3:104. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2018.00104VoicesEducators: Chad Cary (New South Wales), Catherine Baron (Western Australia), David Boon (Tasmania), Christine Abadier (New South Wales), Paul Foley (South Australia), Natalie Fong (Queensland), and Megan Tucker (South Australia).Host: Professor Anna ClarkCreditsHey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.Sound engineering by John Jacobs.Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    29 分
  • Advice for new history teachers

    Advice for new history teachers
    2026/03/18
    Starting out as a history teacher can feel overwhelming.How do you manage a classroom, cover the syllabus, and help students make sense of the past - all at the same time?Experienced history educators from across Australia share practical advice for teachers who are new to the subject.From building relationships with students and learning from colleagues, to teaching historical inquiry and source analysis, this episode offers 10 practical tips to help you feel more confident in the history classroom.Facebook groups for history teachersHistory Teachers Resources AustraliaPrimary History Teachers AustraliaHistory Teachers AustraliaAustralian 5/6 TeachersModern History Teachers NSWHSIE Teachers of NSWNorth West NSW History & HSIE TeachersNSW Ancient History Teachers CommunityDid we miss one? Please let us knowState history teachers associationsHistory Teachers' Association of AustraliaHistory Teachers' Association of Western AustraliaHistory Teachers' Association of South AustraliaGeography and History Teachers Association NTTasmanian History Teachers AssociationACT History Teachers AssociationQueensland History Teachers AssociationHistory Teachers' Association of NSWHistory Teachers' Association of VictoriaResources and tipsheetTeaching History: A Practical Guide for Secondary School Teachers by Jonathon DallimoreAgora: a quarterly professional journal for history teachers published by the History Teachers' Association of Victoria (HTAV)Starter packs for history teachers by the HTAVTipsheet for this episodeVoicesEducators: Sarah Coleman (Queensland), Catherine Baron (Western Australia), David Boon (Tasmania), Paul Foley (South Australia), Christine Abadier (New South Wales), and Megan Tucker (South Australia).Host: Professor Anna Clark, University of Technology SydneyAbout Hey History Teacher!Hear practical ideas, fresh inspiration and thoughtful conversation about how history is taught in primary and secondary school classrooms in Australia.Hey History Teacher! is for teachers, teacher-educators and pre-service teachers.You’ll hear conversations and advice about over 8 episodes, including:teaching difficult historiescreative history teachingapproaching First Nations histories with care and confidencecomplexity in history teachinghow early-career teachers can find their their feet in the history classroomgreat history teaching, andteaching the Australian Wars.It's grounded in current research and features fifteen classroom educators and academics from around Australia.Each episode comes with a free downloadable Tip Sheet to support your teaching practice.CreditsHey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.Sound engineering by John Jacobs.Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    25 分
  • What is great history teaching?

    What is great history teaching?
    2026/03/11

    What does great history teaching look like?

    Is it passion for the past? Creativity in the classroom? The courage to follow students’ questions - even when it means throwing out the lesson plan?

    Historian Anna Clark speaks with experienced teachers and university educators from across Australia about what great history teaching really looks like in the primary and secondary school classroom.

    From building strong relationships with students, to self-regulation, and being able to say, "I need more information and I'll get back to you."

    And, the key skills history teachers pass on to students - like asking and answering good questions, researching ethically, thinking routines for source analysis, and communicating historical arguments.

    Resources and tipsheet
    • Project Zero by Harvard Graduate School of Education
    • See, Think, Wonder thinking routine
    • Tipsheet for this episode

    Research mentioned in this episode

    Zuleica Ruiz-Alfonso, Jaime León, The role of passion in education: A systematic review, Educational Research Review, Volume 19, 2016, Pages 173-188, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2016.09.001. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1747938X16300343

    Voices

    Educators: Claire Colledge, Sarah Coleman, Ben Lawless, Chad Cary, Natalie Fong, David Boon and Catherine Baron.

    Host: Professor Anna Clark

    About Hey History Teacher!

    Hear practical ideas, fresh inspiration and thoughtful conversation about how history is taught in primary and secondary school classrooms in Australia.

    Hey History Teacher! is for teachers, teacher-educators and pre-service teachers.

    You’ll hear conversations and advice about over 8 episodes, including:

    • teaching difficult histories
    • creative history teaching
    • approaching First Nations histories with care and confidence
    • complexity in history teaching
    • how early-career teachers can find their their feet in the history classroom
    • great history teaching, and
    • teaching the Australian Wars.

    It's grounded in current research and features fifteen classroom educators and academics from around Australia.

    Each episode comes with a free downloadable Tip Sheet to support your teaching practice.

    Credits

    Hey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.

    Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.

    Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.

    Sound engineering by John Jacobs.

    Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    28 分
  • Introducing... Hey History Teacher!

    Introducing... Hey History Teacher!
    2026/03/04

    What does great history teaching look like in practice?

    How do teachers handle the challenges with teaching history today?

    Hear practical ideas, fresh inspiration and thoughtful conversation about how history is taught in primary and secondary school classrooms in Australia.

    Hey History Teacher! is for teachers, teacher-educators and pre-service teachers.

    You’ll hear conversations and advice about over 8 episodes, including:

    1. teaching difficult histories
    2. creative history teaching
    3. approaching First Nations histories with care and confidence
    4. complexity in history teaching
    5. how early-career teachers can find their their feet in the history classroom
    6. great history teaching, and
    7. teaching the Australian Wars.

    It's grounded in current research and features fifteen classroom educators and academics from around Australia.

    Each episode comes with a free downloadable Tip Sheet to support your teaching practice.

    Credits

    Hey History Teacher! is supported by the History Teachers Association of NSW.

    Executive Producer is Professor Anna Clark.

    Producer is Jane Curtis at UTS Impact Studios.

    Sound engineering by John Jacobs.

    Made on Gadigal Country in Sydney Australia.
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    2 分