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Sound in the Silence: International Seminar on History Education Methodologies at History Meeting House

This seminar helps history educators explore informal teaching tools and contemporary curriculum challenges.

The "Sound in the Silence" event is an international seminar tailored for history teachers at the History Meeting House. Educators can explore informal education methodologies and learn practical ways to integrate these tools into school curricula. The seminar also offers a forum to discuss contemporary challenges in history teaching and introduces participants to the project's online platform for resources.

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Exhibition summary

This event, 'Sound in the Silence – workshops for teachers,' is a one-day international seminar focused on informal education methodologies for history teachers. It aims to explore how to utilize these tools in schools, discuss contemporary challenges in teaching history, and introduce participants to the 'Sound in the Silence' project and its online platform.

Curatorial context

The 'Sound in the Silence – workshops for teachers' event invites educators to a one-day international seminar dedicated to informal education methodologies, coinciding with the 6th edition of the 'Sound in the Silence' project. Taking place on Sunday, September 30, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the History Meeting House, the seminar will host teachers from Finland, Lithuania, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland. The sessions are designed to discuss tools for informal education and their practical application in school history curricula. Participants will be introduced to the educational methodology of the 'Sound in the Silence' project and its new online platform for history teachers. The afternoon session, led by journalist, teacher, and historian Jan Wróbel, will delve into current challenges in history education and explore opportunities for integrating informal educational tools into school practices. 'Sound in the Silence' itself is a joint initiative by the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity (ENRS) and the MOTTE association, aiming to engage high school students with difficult aspects of European history through immersive experiences at memorial sites and collaborative artistic creations. This year marks the first time the project's main phase is complemented by dedicated teacher training.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is free, but advance booking is required. Interested participants should reserve their spots by contacting [email protected]. The event will be conducted in English.

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 30, 2018 – Sep 30, 2018
Artist line / attribution
The afternoon session will be led by Jan Wróbel, a journalist, teacher, and historian. The 'Sound in the Silence' project is a joint initiative of the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity (ENRS) and the MOTTE association.
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