Seminar Report "The reform of history teaching in Azerbaïjan: curricula, textbooks and teacher training" (Baku, Azerbaïjan, 27-29 April 1998)

Description

The seminar held at Baku State University focused on issues related to the curriculum, textbooks, and teacher training in Azerbaijan. Delegates, including university professors, textbook writers, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, and teachers, explored these topics. The seminar featured case studies from England, Norway, and Poland to stimulate discussion. Azerbaijan's Minister of Education emphasized the importance of history teaching reform in building a democratic society, with ongoing dialogue with Council of Europe experts and a commitment to further reforms. The seminar was contextualized within the Council of Europe's education policy, which promotes human rights, pluralistic democracy, and democratic citizenship through history teaching and other areas. The Council's work aims to encourage critical thinking and diverse historical perspectives, fostering a rich understanding of European history while respecting member states' autonomy in curriculum development.

Keywords

Council of Europe

history teaching

reform

curricula

textbooks

teacher training