History Education Beyond the Classroom

Posted by HERJ Editorial Office on 2025-06-17

The History Education Research Journal is excited to share the launch and publication of a new special series on ‘History Education Beyond the Classroom’. Edited by Prof Arthur Chapman (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, UK) and Prof Rūta Kazlauskaitė (University of Helsinki, Finland), this open access special series brings together a collection of high-quality articles that explore [...]

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Everyday History: Exploring Informal Historical Learning in Children's Homes

Posted by Christoph Kühberger on 2025-04-25

How do children develop a sense of history before formal schooling begins? In my article, I explore how children between the ages of 7 and 12 engage with the past in informal contexts—through toys, books, costumes, games, and media within their home environments. Based on ethnographic research conducted in 39 Austrian households, this study offers insight into a largely overlooked form of [...]

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