This History Kapow teacher video supports you in delivering a reflective and immersive lesson introducing pupils to oral history. It explains how personal stories and recorded memories contribute to our understanding of the past, especially for events and people often absent from written records. Pupils will explore the power of listening, analysing not just what is said but how it is communicated through voice and body language.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History scheme of work – interviews. It offers guidance on helping pupils question sources critically, compare oral accounts with other types of evidence, and consider the interviewer’s role in shaping a narrative. You’ll receive support for setting up simple oral history projects and discussions that build historical enquiry skills while developing empathy and personal connections with the past.

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