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3rd Belgrade History Teaching Symposium

The upcoming 3rd Belgrade History Teaching Symposium, themed "Disarming History," scheduled from April 10th to April 12th, 2024, marks a significant event organized in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe. Dedicated to fostering quality history education and nurturing intercultural understanding amidst contemporary challenges, this symposium promises to be a vital platform for engaging discussions and collaborative initiatives.
At this symposium, esteemed experts, educators, and students from across Europe will converge to engage in enriching discussions and workshops. Our agenda is meticulously curated to address pressing issues, including the misuse of history for political and ideological purposes, with a keen focus on post-conflict environments like the Balkans.
The symposium aims to address the misuse of history for political and ideological purposes, particularly in post-conflict environments like the Balkans.
The symposium's agenda is designed to address pressing issues in history education, including challenges faced in post-conflict environments. Sessions will focus on innovative approaches to teaching history and promoting reconciliation.

Onsite Remembrance learning

We are eagerly anticipating the release of the "Onsite Remembrance learning" Toolkit. Thanks to the creativity and dedication of the teachers who participated in our competition for the Onsite Remembrance learning lesson plans,  we have selected 21 lesson plans that will be included in the manual. 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

International workshop Monument(al) Challenges

For our Monument(al) Challenges project, EuroClio and Edukacija za 21. vek are hosting an International Workshop on teaching contested histories in Belgrade, April 12-14, 2024.
Join us in Serbia? We are now recruiting both team members for our project work as well workshop hosts for the Belgrade event!

The Third Belgrade Symposium on History Teaching

The symposium 'Disarming History,' will bring together leading historians from the academic community, teachers, students, and pupils who will participate in discussions on history teaching in a world affected by serious conflicts. The two-day event will be filled with panel discussions, public gatherings, workshops, and guided city tours. Various local, regional, and international European projects, teaching materials, and educational practices that continue to play a crucial role in overcoming existing or past conflicts will be presented at the symposium."

The 2024 Ratiu Forum History Workshop

The Ratiu Forum – a partnership between LSE IDEAS (London School of Economics) and the Ratiu Foundations – will host the 2024 Teaching of History Workshop on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of May at the Ratiu Democracy Centre in Turda, Romania. Focusing on Teaching Difficult Histories, the workshop will explore the challenges and practicalities of teaching history with a view to its significance beyond the classroom.

Beotura in KotorART

Beotura, presenting the 'Definitive Guide to the History of Belgrade,' is participating in the regional summit Heritage & Creativity organized by the International Festival KotorArt (Don Branko Sbutega Foundation) and the SHARE Foundation from Belgrade. The educational sector is showing a growing interest in integrating information technology (IT) into teaching strategies, and applications with historical and cultural content align well with these emerging trends. Educational apps, especially those that promote interactive and experiential learning, provide tools for on-site learning activities. The potential of contested historical locations as spaces for teaching, learning, and engagement in social and historical justice is also contributing to this.

Remembering Hilda Dajč Foundation

The second edition of the The Remembering Hilda Dajč Association  Award was held on Sunday, May 7, 2023. at  the University Library in Belgrade. The  Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Culture of Remembrance went to to the NGO Haver for The Stolpersteine project and the Youth Award for demonstrated civic and social responsibility was given to Youth Radio Oradio for the podcast and radio show "In what country I want to live". Organisations Education for the 21st Century together with Teraforming initiated the "Remembring Hilda Dajč" award for the  youth  activism and establishing the culture of remembrance.

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