ABSTRACT
The foundations of history education can be found in historiography and educational sciences. However, advances in historical research and education are rarely incorporated into history teaching or are incorporated very slowly. This chapter starts with an overview of the evolution of different approaches to history education. Then, it discusses some of the most relevant educational contributions developed during the 20th century. Finally, it examines the current situation in history education, contrasting the hegemonic model that continues school traditions and routines of the past that were teacher-centered with an alternative model committed to the democratization of education and society.
