History education

1
Which part of the UK did you attend secondary school in?* This field is required.
England (North)
England (Midlands)
England (South)
London
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
2
What type of secondary school did you attend?* This field is required.
State school
Grammar school
Private/independent school
Other/not sure
3
What years did you attend secondary school?* This field is required.
4
Up to what age did you study study history as a subject?* This field is required.
Until age 14 (end of KS3)
Until age 16 (GCSE)
Until age 18 (A-level or equivalent)
5
How much of your history education at secondary school focused on British history?* This field is required.
Almost all
Most
About half
A small portion
None
6
What topics, periods, or themes do you remember studying in history lessons that relate to British history? Please list anything you recall, in as much detail as possible.* This field is required.Examples of such topics studied in the UK have included why policing methods during the time of Jack the Ripper that led to failures in the investigation, faults in the construction of the Titanic that contributed to its sinking, and how colour television revolutionised British society. Please be as specific as possible with which parts of British history you recall being taught at secondary school.
7
Do you remember learning about the British Empire, colonialism, or related topics? If so, what specifically was covered?* This field is required.
8
How were these topics presented or discussed in your lessons?* This field is required.For example, what were the themes, perspectives, or narratives offered? Were they shown in a positive or negative light? Was the content more objective and neutral etc.?
9
Looking back, do you feel your history education gave you a good understanding of Britain's global role (including empire and colonialism)?* This field is required.
Yes, very well
Somewhat
Not really
Not at all
Not covered/not sure
10
To what extent do you feel your history education helped you understand how modern British society developed (e.g. its diversity, cultural makeup, and social structure)?* This field is required.
Very well
Somewhat well
Not very well
Not at all
Not covered/not sure
11
To what extent do you feel your history education helped you understand why people have migrated to and from Britain over time (e.g. empire, trade, conflict or political change)?* This field is required.
Very well
Somewhat well
Not very well
Not at all
Not covered/not sure
12
Is there anything you feel was missing, underrepresented, or should have been included in your history education that would help explain the structure of modern British society?* This field is required.
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