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History Project. Remember for the Future July 2004 – November 2005. What do we want to remember for the future?. War?. Socialism?. Protest?. Death?. We need to remember…. …all of these, and more. BUT
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History Project Remember for the Future July 2004 – November 2005
We need to remember… …all of these, and more. BUT In a way that encourages greater understanding, removes stereotypes, and reduces conflict
The History Project hopes to… • Foster peace, democracy, human rights, reconciliation in SEE • Create a positive attitude towards a common regional history • Create common space for dialogue • Provide tools and ideas rather than reinterpreting history • Focus on local and personal histories
The History Project hopes to… (cont.) • Increase tolerance through diminishing the role of stereotypes • Share good practices and knowledge • Create regional joint endeavors between governments, NGOs, institutions • Promote lifelong learning and adult education
Focus of the History Project • Transnational and comparative approach through participation from 8 countries • Examine topics that have been excluded from the traditional curriculum • History education in SEE identified as a key issue for reconciliation, democratization, and stability
Activities 1 • Seminars: Places of Memories and Meetings for Dialogue, Mostar • Teacher Trainings 2004: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia and Montenegro; Bulgaria • Teacher Trainings 2005: Albania; Bulgaria; Romania; Sloevania
Activities 2 • Conferences: • 2004 History Views and Human Rights, Bosnia and Herzegovina; • 2005 History Education and Regional Policy Harmonization, Kosovo • Travelling Exhibition (September 2004 – December 2004)
Goals of Teacher Trainings • Brings together and networks educators from across the region • Share different approaches to history teaching • Share best practices and methodologies • Multipliers Approach: Participants disseminate ideas and methods to colleagues
Goals of the Conference in Kosovo • further corporation between individuals involved in promotion of history in the context of adult education • to give floor to the experts coming to share present situation of history education and discuss challenges for the near future • provide an opportunity for participants to raise questions and confront issues in small workshops
With the Financial Support of: • STABILITY PACT FOR SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE • GERMAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS