With the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union

Antonio M. Seoane Pardo

University of Salamanca
EHISTO
European History Crossroads as Pathways
to Intercultural and Media Education
http://european-crossroads.eu
With the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union
EHISTO
European History Crossroads as Pathways
to Intercultural and Media Education
LLP. COMENIUS Multilateral Project
527752-LLP-1-2012-1-DE-COMENIUS-CMP
November 2012 October 2014

PARTNERS
University of Augsburg (Germany)
University of Salamanca (Spain)
Academy of Management Lodz (Poland)
Dalarna University (Sweden)
University of East Anglia (United Kingdom)
Institute for Film and Pictures in Science and
Education (Germany)
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The challenge

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The aim
Dialogue between history teachers and media professionals
Multi-perspective approaches by comparing different national narratives
Approximation of history teaching and media education
Methodological and didactic innovation
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We intended to achieve this through
1. A Baseline study of the needs and best practice
examples in schools concerning the intercultural
and media analytical competences
2. Digital Open Educational Resources for
secondary level focused on historical topics that are
covered by national magazines and syllabi of all
partnering countries (European History
Crossroads): Columbus and WW1
3. A set of courses for future and in-service teachers
that integrates the new approach along with
activating methods.
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Outcomes and products
A baseline study (http://www.european-crossroads.de/outcomes/baselinestudy)
13 Digital modules (https://media.sodis.de/ehisto/en ). EXAMPLE
9 school partners
14 classes / 350 students involved in pilot stages
43 in service teachers / 125 future teachers trained
4 public newsletters
20 articles / conference papers
Final conference (History and Edutainment) of The International Society of History Didactics.
Wroclaw (Poland), 8-10 September 2014





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Achievements & difficulties
The project itself was valuable for secondary school teachers and future teachers
DMs have been well received and acknowledged
Methodology and training was successful
Well received by the scientific community

Too much optimistic regarding maturity and historical consciousness of students
They are not aware of the interests involved in different narratives
DMs did not always fit with students skills
Popular History Magazines are far for being read directly by students without close
guidance
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The near future
With the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union
Antonio M. Seoane Pardo
University of Salamanca
EHISTO
European History Crossroads as Pathways
to Intercultural and Media Education
http://european-crossroads.eu