Interculturalism in historical education

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Description

The conference adressed the question of how to use knowledge and reflection about the past to build attitudes of openness in today's globalizing world and harness the potential of diversity on the local level.
It was presented and discussed methods of intercultural learning, civic education and education on human rights, with a focus on how to use education to prevent and combat discrimination, anti-Semitism, racism and hate speech.

The conference counted with the participation of scholars conducting research on interculturalism and intercultural education, as well as practitioners - museum professionals, representatives of non-governmental organizations and cultural institutions, educators, teachers, those conducting projects in the field of multi- and interculturalism, as well as all those interested in the subject.

The conference program comprised lectures, panel discussions, films and workshops. The lectures and panel discussions were conducted by invited experts from Poland and abroad. Workshops were conducted by experts and activists who submitted their proposals in response to an open call.
Period20 Apr 201522 Apr 2015
Event typeConference
LocationWarsaw, PolandShow on map

Keywords

  • History
  • Diversity