History and civic education in Ireland

Tóth Judit: History and civic education in Ireland. In: Compass to history and civic education : comparing history education in 16 European and Asian Countries. pp. 77-94. (2025)

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Current educational strategies and policies prioritize school effectiveness and the adaptability of knowledge. The question arises whether curricula focusing only on academic subjects are enough, considering globalization, migration, evolving labor markets, technology, and the rise of artificial intelligence. The emphasis on knowledge as an instrumental factor is compelling educational systems to change, causing new currents and challenges to emerge. Some of the main foci in the international course of history didactics are the development of historical thinking, multiperspectivity, and personalized history teaching. Postmodern views on history teaching and citizenship education have challenged long-standing traditions in Western countries, raising doubts about their necessity. Ireland puts special emphasis on both history teaching and citizenship education. Thus, this paper aims to present the Irish education system and the state of history teaching and citizenship education in Ireland, addressing the current challenges, dilemmas, and good practices. When covering the national exams, this article focuses on the Ordinary and Higher levels.

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