Educating for diversity and democracy: Teaching history in contemporary Europe

Smart, Dean

Abstract

This policy and practice report and paper was co-authored by a a small team working for the History Education unit of the Council of Europe and was based on a series of seminars for History educators across Europe.
The research process was based on three themes:
History education’s contribution to building diverse, inclusive societies;
Developing critical historical thinking in the digital age;
Dealing with sensitive issues: the affective engagement of young people in the teaching and learning of history.

The project also involved the publication of ‘Quality history education in the 21st century - Principles and guidelines.’

• Report Type: Policy Document
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Deposit Date: May 24, 2023
• Pages: 150
• Keywords: History Education Policy and Practice
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10382210
• Related Public URLs: https://www.coe.int/en/web/history-teaching/educating-for-diversity-and-democracy-teaching-history-in-contemporary-europe