Kirsty Thomson

Kirsty Thomson serves as a Teaching Fellow in History within the Institute for Education, Teaching & Leadership (IETL) at the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education and Sport, contributing to teacher education programs with a focus on historical disciplines.

Her research centers on History Education, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and curriculum development. Key areas include:

• Integration of historical thinking skills in classroom instruction
• Design of history curricula for diverse educational contexts
• Leadership strategies in history teacher training
• Assessment methodologies for historical understanding
• Interdisciplinary approaches to social studies education
• Technology-enhanced history teaching practices

Thomson's work bridges academic history with practical educational applications, informed by her institutional role in shaping future educators.