Key Stage 3 History CPD – ‘Why was ‘rex’ such a dirty word in Ancient Rome?’

Key Stage 3 History CPD – ‘Why was ‘rex’ such a dirty word in Ancient Rome?’ Wednesday 28^th February 2024, 4–5pm, Online Delivered by Gem Adams, and organised by Classics for All (contact anna@classicsforall.org.uk if you have any questions) Gem Adams is a Head of Classics at a state school in Leeds and is also a former Head of History. Gem has created a Key Stage 3 History scheme of work centred on Ancient Rome. The scheme, titled “Why was ‘rex’ such a dirty word in Ancient Rome?” explores Roman attitudes to monarchy using source evidence and the scholarship of Mary Beard. In this CPD session, Gem will discuss the unit, including introducing students to substantive concepts such as monarchy, tyranny, political authority, and legitimacy. She will explore how we can enhance students’ confidence in reading and engaging with academic scholars, while also developing their disciplinary knowledge of history. This will involve examining causation, consequences, significance, source interpretation, and evidential issues. Gem will support history teachers in developing their own knowledge of Ancient Rome by exploring the core and hinterland knowledge required for this unit. The unit covers Rome’s foundation, the establishment of the Roman Republic, the assassination of Julius Caesar, and the ascent of Augustus as Rome’s first emperor. To register for the CPD please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNIaOLf5VAvpyxwEnfFm2xxGx8MBIuTwqZPptIBeeDbihmAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link by Friday 23^rd February.  Zoom details for the event will be sent out on Tuesday 27^th February.