Dr Hugh Moore

Tell us a little about yourself.

I’ve taught at Cumbria (formerly St. Martin’s) since 2003. I’m partly retired now. My main role is delivering primary history which was a natural thing for a former primary teacher who is also trained as a museum curator and educator.

After leaving primary teaching I became a museum education officer and worked in museums in both the South-West and the North-West.

What research area do you specialise in?

I’m a specialist in the teaching of primary history. I have also conducted research into the psychology of history and the use of historical artefacts during teaching.

What modules do you teach and what is your favourite part of these?

I teach across a number of programmes (from undergraduate to PhD). I particularly enjoy teaching primary archaeology and research skills (for dissertations and special studies).

What makes your course different?

I think I am best known for using historical artefacts during my history teaching.

What advice would you give to students considering studying on this course?

Many of our primary education students become wonderful and passionate teachers. The best thing you can do in preparing to start one our primary education courses is to spend as much time in school as possible – doing so will give you a realistic expectation of the role of a teacher.

What’s your favourite thing about teaching at Cumbria?

The best thing about teaching at Cumbria is working with our lovely students.

And, finally:

Please tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

Between the two us, my partner Jane and I have 5 grown-up boys and two Labradors (also boys). We love walking in Westmoreland, Cumberland, North Yorkshire and Scotland and cover around 2,000 miles a year.