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Europe and the “others”: colonial and decolonial perspectives in history teaching

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https://cish2026.recentglobe.org/
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Thematic focus

  • Cultural History
  • Economic History
  • Gender History
  • Global History
  • Microhistory
  • Political History
  • Social History
  • Transnational History
  • Museums, Memorials and Exhibitions
  • Secondary Schools
  • Primary Schools
  • Teacher Training
  • Other Forms of History Education
  • Digital Media in History Education
  • History Didactics / Teaching Practices
  • Inclusive History Education
  • Innovative Approaches
  • Multi-Perspectivity in History Teaching
  • Teaching Sensitive Histories
  • History of National Minorities
  • Histories of Discrimination and Persecution
  • Histories of Violence
  • History of Colonialism
  • History of Migration
  • History of National Minorities
  • History of Racism
  • Theoretical and Epistemological Questions
  • Global
  • Cross-regional
  • Without temporal focus

Language

English

Country

Germany

Address

Educational Science Center - Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University

Date

26 - 27 August 2026

Contact

agpalik@gmail.com

Description

This panel is hosted at the CISH Centennial Conference in Leipzig (26–30 August 2026). It aims to develop a reflective and critical framework for exploring diverse narratives and methodologies in history teaching, with a focus on colonial and decolonial perspectives. It seeks to examine how European colonial histories are presented in education and emphasizes the importance of critically engaging with these narratives. Inspired by contemporary anti-colonial movements and decolonization epistemologies, emerging trends in history education aim to challenge pro-Western viewpoints, deconstruct dominant narratives, and promote pluralist approaches to knowledge and teaching. This panel offers a platform for historians, educators, and policymakers to share experiences, best practices, and challenges in integrating decolonial frameworks into history education. It intends to foster dialogue on curriculum reform to include plural voices, promote critical thinking, and foster a more inclusive understanding of history that reflects diverse cultural and historical contexts.

Organiser

Angelos Palikidis