AKTUELNI BLOGOVI

Monument(al) Challenges, collaboratively implemented with the Contested Histories Initiative and funded by the European Union, aims to respond to some of the challenges educators across Europe face in teaching history. Specifically, we strive to address teachers’ requirements for resources and training materials that equip them with the skills to discuss sensitive and complex histories, including colonialism and slavery, in their classrooms.

In collaboration with Ambasada României în Republica Serbia, Deutsche Botschaft Belgrad / Nemačka ambasada u Beogradu, and EU u Srbiji we hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion and an engaging exhibition celebrating the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Revolution in Romania.
With guests from the academic communities of Romania and Serbia, the panel featured ambassadors from both countries sharing their insights and experiences on the key historical events that marked the end of the Cold War.

We are presenting the latest edition of the "Onsite Remembrance learning" Teacher's guide. This edition features 21 lesson plans, selected from our competition, thanks to the creativity and dedication of the teachers who participated.The editorial board has accepted lesson plans that can inspire other teachers and are intricately connected to the cultural heritage of local communities, emphasizing the significance of democratic values, human rights, and cultural diversity. We extend our gratitude to all who participated and shared their ideas

The HISTOLAB Award for Innovative School Projects in History Education was granted to eight schools hailing from France, Ireland, Serbia, Spain, and Turkey, along with one transnational project. Among the recipients was Beotura from Serbia.

Students and educators from the winning schools received the Award during the HISTOLAB European Innovation Days in History Education 2024. This event served as a gathering point for history educators, academics, researchers, practitioners, junior professionals, and students to exchange ideas. These ideas were either submitted through an open call or presented during the side events organized by HISTOLAB partner organizations.

A two-day seminar for educators from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia took place in Sarajevo on September 20th and 21st, as part of the "Labyrinth of the Nineties" exhibition, hosted by the Museum of the Nineties at the Historical Museum of BiH. During the seminar, teachers collaborated with students from the First Gymnasium in Sarajevo to explore the complex events of the 1990s.Educators from our association designed and led interactive workshops that introduced onsite strategies, centered on the exploration of local heritage. These sessions offered innovative ways to engage with history, transforming the legacy of the 1990s into a tangible and immersive learning experience, directly connecting students with the historical context of their surroundings.