Teaching and Learning Difficult Histories in International Contexts

Download or read book Teaching and Learning Difficult Histories in International Contexts written by Terrie Epstein and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in a critical sociocultural approach, this volume examines issues associated with teaching and learning difficult histories in international contexts. Although official national historical narratives often exclude or marginalize victimized communities, teaching and learning difficult histories is necessary for increased dialog within conflict- ridden societies, reconciliation in post-conflict societies, and greater social cohesion in long-standing democratic nations.