Exploring approaches to history education

Learning about peace

Through learning about Europe’s political, social, economic and cultural knowledge, students can better understand the concept of a European identity and the EU’s commitment to building peace. July expert Aurora Ailincai, from the Council of Europe, also explored the important role of history education in promoting democracy and peace.

Shaping European identity through history education

Building a commitment to peace in European history education

Tomorrow's narrative: (re)imagining history education in 2030 – expert article

Countering disinformation

History education is key in countering disinformation, encouraging critical thinking, promoting civic engagement and tackling hate speech. By teaching young people how to cross-reference data from multiple sources to verify facts, history education can also help in pupils to recognise disinformation and unreliable news sources. In our expert interview, Laurence Bragard from the House of European History also describes the essential role museums can play in fostering critical thinking, active citizenship and inclusion. 

The role of history education in countering disinformation and encouraging civic engagement

Education Talks - The House of European History fostering critical thinking and active citizenship

New approaches to history teaching

Students can sometimes think of history as a boring classroom subject. We looked at how new ideas and initiatives are changing the way history is taught and understood, making it more approachable, inclusive and interesting to pupils. Our articles also looked at some innovative digital tools to use in history teaching, and at how exploring different cultural movements can help pupils to appreciate the value in Europe’s cultural diversity. 

Rediscovering history: Innovative educational strategies – practice article

Enriching history education through ICT

Teaching European history using shared cultural heritage

Teaching resources

We also published some useful pedagogical materials for history teachers to use in their lesson planning and in the classroom.

Dealing with parents when teaching sensitive and controversial issues – publication

HISTOLAB: tutorials for inclusive history education – teaching materials

EuroClio podcast series: Past Times – Talking and Teaching History (podcast series)