Developing a culture of co-operation when teaching and learning history

Description

The e-publication Developing a culture of co-operation when teaching and learning history is a self-study text for teachers and trainee teachers. It is intended to further the professional development of teachers and supplement other aspects of pre-service or in-service training. A chapter discussing the broad concept of a ‘culture of co-operation’ is followed by seven training units, each dealing with a key aspect of teaching and learning history. Each training unit comprises a theoretical part in which the reader is encouraged to read and reflect (“Exploring the ideas”) and a practical part in which the reader is challenged to consider how to work with pupils (“Applying the ideas”). History teachers working in diverse multicultural societies will find a rich source of ideas to explore and apply. The e-publication Developing a culture of co-operation when teaching and learning history is the main outcome of the Council of Europe’s bi-lateral history education project in Cyprus.

Keywords

cultural diversity

multiperspectivity

stereotypes

prejudices

reconciliation

historical understanding

historical skills

open-mindedness

historical empathy

emotional intelligence

mutual respect

attitudes

values

gender