{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66009b14403e0d0016db411d/66f18c9a6668a6dc741a5970?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When a change in circumstances forces your hand - with James Ball ","description":"<p>Kicking off a brand new series is an interview with James Ball.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>James spent twenty years as a history teacher, head of history and head of humanities in schools in the West Midlands.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He has been writing textbooks since 2008 and a change in circumstances recently precipitated him leaving the classroom to begin writing full-time.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He now lives in Copenhagen with his partner and daughter and authors textbooks, popular history books, educational blogs and articles. He also creates teaching resources for a range of charities.</p><p><br></p><p>In this interview we talk through:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>James’ teaching journey and early career</li><li>The challenges of teaching and financial strain</li><li>His transition to writing textbooks</li><li>Balancing teaching with family life</li><li>Leaving teaching and embracing freelancing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Visit James’ website (<a href=\"http://www.ballpointcopy.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ballpointcopy.co.uk</a>). Say hello to him on LinkedIn (<a href=\"http://linkedin.com/in/ballpointcopy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/in/ballpointcopy</a>). You can also have a look at his textbooks on&nbsp; <a href=\"https://global.oup.com/education/product/edexcel-gcse-history-9-1-medicine-in-britain-c1250-present-with-the-british-sector-of-the-western-front-1914-18-student-book-9781382029780/?region=international\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">medicine</a> and <a href=\"https://www.oxfordrevise.com/book/9781382053778-oxford-revise-edexcel-gcse-history-henry-viii/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Henry VIII </a>&nbsp;and the <a href=\"https://www.oxfordrevise.com/book/9781382040396-oxford-revise-edexcel-gcse-history-the-american-west-c1835-c1895/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American West</a> and <a href=\"https://www.oxfordrevise.com/book/9781382053754-oxford-revise-aqa-gcse-history-america-1920-1973/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">America, 1920-73</a> , read his <a href=\"https://learning.dk.com/uk/resources/articles/how-to-quickly-and-easily-include-dual-coding-theory-in-your-primary-lessons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">article about dual coding</a> and another about the <a href=\"https://learning.dk.com/uk/resources/articles/how-can-the-history-research-review-inform-history-teaching-in-your-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">impact of the history curriculum review</a>. You can also <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/37-unlock-edexcel-gcse-history-success/id1555528419?i=1000654911975\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">listen to him on this podcast for Oxford University Press</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>============</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/byeteachinguk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @byeteachinguk</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was produced and edited by<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-elvin-83180a309/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Simon Elvin</a> - say<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-elvin-83180a309/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> hello to him over on LinkedIn</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music by<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/artist/7B71XCHhg0Euwa6sRQEGZN?si=DvdhKuSqSL2X2qtg7TdGvg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Escape from the Giant Bubble</a> Follow them on Instagram<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/escape_from_the_giant_bubble/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @escape_from_the_giant_bubble</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at <a href=\"mailto:hello@byeteaching.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@byeteaching.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Natalie Elvin"}