What the conference proposes
The conference "How to Teach the Spanish Civil War and Dictatorship in Primary School" at La Nau addresses the challenges of teaching these historical periods to children aged 6 to 12. According to the Universitat de València, the aim is to overcome the limitations of textbooks through didactic proposals that encourage historical and critical thinking, such as analysing primary sources, formulating questions, and adapting activities to students' learning paces. Resources will be explored to explain political violence and human rights violations, promoting values like peace and democracy.
Resources and methodologies
The event highlights the importance of selecting activities that help students understand the what, how, and why of historical events. Proposals include participatory dynamics, such as collectively constructing narratives from testimonies or documents, and using complementary materials to contextualise Francoist repression. The Universitat de València emphasises that these approaches aim to cultivate an informed citizenry, avoiding oversimplifications and fostering reflection.
Who it’s for
Targeted at teachers, trainee teachers, families, and education researchers, the conference offers practical tools for addressing a complex topic in the classroom. The goal is not just to convey facts but to create spaces for dialogue where children can question and understand history from a critical perspective.
