Within History Teaching, my areas of expertise are:
Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century English History, including Witchcraft History
American History 1840-1895
The History of Medicine from Ancient Times until the Present
The developing relationship between humans and animals, particularly during times of war and displaying wild animals.
I am particularly interested in developing ways for students to understand the motivations of people in the past and the idea that people are not always consistent in their beliefs and actions. This is particularly important for students attempting to achieve the highest levels in the new GCSE qualifications.
Within Ethics, including religious and non-religious Ethics, my areas of expertise are:
Human and Animal Rights and inter-relationships
Issues of Good & Evil.
I have been a GCSE 'Ethics and Philosophical issues in the Modern World' examination marker for one of the main examination boards.