Oral History and Education Theories, Dilemmas, and Practices [Paperback]

This book considers if and how oral history is best practice for education. International scholars, practitioners, and teachers consider conceptual approaches, methodological limitations, and pedagogical possibilities of oral history education. These experts ask if and how oral history enables students to democratize history; provides students with a lens for understanding nation-states development; and supports historical thinking skills in the classrooms. This book provides the first comprehensive assessment of oral history education  inclusive of oral tradition, digital storytelling, family histories, and testimony  within the context of 21st century schooling. By addressing the significance of oral history for education, this book seeks to expand educations capacity for teaching and learning about the past.

1. Introduction: Oral History Education for 21^st Century Schooling

I.  Conceptual and Theoretical Approaches

2. Oral History as Peace Pedagogy                                                         

3. Pedagogical Approaches to Oral History in Schools

4. Historical Thinking, Oral History, and Reconciliation Education  

5. When Oral History Calls on You: Stories from Nunavut

6. Feminist Pedagogies and Histories of Choice: Using Student-Led Oral Histories to Engage Reproductive Rights

7. STEM Histories: Complicating Dominant (Object-Oriented) Narralcé