Record

StorageSiteUCL Institute of Education
LevelFile
Reference Number HEP/4/59
TitleOral History Interview: Chris McGovern
Date2009
DescriptionComprises-
- annotated transcript
- list of interview questions
- consent form
- evaluation form
- correspondence
- biographical information

Interview by Dr Nicola Sheldon, 28 Aug 2009.
Extent1 folder
AdminHistoryChris McGovern came to public notice in 1988 following a dispute at his school in East Sussex over the introduction of the GCSE history examination. He lost his job and subsequently campaigned for a traditional factual approach to history teaching. He was a member of the History Committee set up under the Dearing Review of the National Curriculum in 1993-4 and submitted a Minority Report. He is the headteacher of a junior preparatory school in London.

Text from History in Education project website.
AccessStatusOpen
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