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

– print

– bookmark

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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.