ljubljiana talk 1 october 2014
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Introducing the e-book 'Shared histories'TRANSCRIPT
Shared Histories for a Europe without Dividing Lines
Imprints on the European space
Interactions
Convergences
Tensions and conflicts
Common developments and transformations
Process of European co-operation and construction
Builds on previous projects
Teaching history in the 21st century
Crossroads of European histories
The image of the other
Address three main concerns
Highlighting the common historical heritage of member states
Contribute to conflict prevention
Continue dissemination of recommendations in White Paper “Living together as Equals in Dignity”
Target audience
Teacher Education
• Initial teacher training courses
• In- service courses
• Refresher courses
• Continuing professional development
Using the e-publication
• Academic papers
• Thematic approach
• Teaching and learning units aimed at specified age groups:
– Primary (ages 9-12)
– Lower secondary (ages 11-14)
– Upper secondary (ages 15-18)
– Teacher Trainees
Content and structure
• Introductions by the Council of Europe.
– From Director General
– From history department showing genesis of project
• The concept of shared histories.
– Pedagogical and based on a final seminar
• About this publication/User guide
• Acknowledgements and permissions; lists of partners, advisors, relevant NGOs
• Four Themes:
– The impact of the Industrial Revolution
– The development of education
– Human rights as reflected in the history of art
– Europe and the world
The impact of the Industrial Revolution
The development of education
Human rights as reflected in the history of art
Europe and the world
Elements of main text for each Theme
Introduction to the Theme
• Three Topics each made up of:– Topic introduction
– Three or four Teaching and Learning Units• Each unit containing:
– Target group
– Key issues
– Background information
– Teaching, learning and assessment opportunities
– Additional sources (if available)
– Links to external sources (if relevant)
Navigation and interaction
• Sequential page turning
• Navigation bar
• Additional resource sections
– Including ‘hidden’ detail
• Links to internet resources
• Links to glossary
• Web icons for a number of features including:
– zoom
– bookmark
Shared Histories for a Europe without Dividing Lines
h t t p : / / s h a r e d - h i s t o r i e s . c o e . i n t
Rationale for choice of themes
• potential for concerning a maximum number of European states
• is already well documented
• presents opportunities for demonstrating interaction, convergences and common transformations – or shared histories.