Heritage education — Memories of the past in the present Caribbean social studies curriculum: a view from teacher practice

Author(s):
Con Aguilar, E.O.
Published
2019
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

As part of Nexus 1492

Subproject 4: A Future for Diverse Caribbean Heritages, which seeks to shed

light on how local communities interpret and engage with heritage in the

present day, this doctoral study aims to gain insight into how indigenous heritage is represented in the school curriculum for social studies. To this end, the research questions focus on analyzing the relationships that are formed between individuals and the past in the school context. Taking into account teachers’ perspectives on subject content and pedagogical practices can contribute to gaining a better understanding of the role of education in safeguarding heritage.

Caribbean studiesTeacher educationTeachers' pedagogical knowledgeIndigenous heritageSocial studies curriculum
Defense date
2019-05-28
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Hofman, C.L.
Advisor(s)
Dries, M.H. van den
Committee member(s)
Kolen, J.C.A.; Soressi, M.A.; Lilley, I.; Mesman, J.; Antczak, M.M.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Department of Archaeological Heritage and Society, Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/73692

Funding

Sponsorship
This research was conducted within the framework of the ERC-Synergy NEXUS 1492 Project (319209)