The Affective Dimensions of Historical Empathy: Opportunities, Problems, and Challenges.
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| Title: | The Affective Dimensions of Historical Empathy: Opportunities, Problems, and Challenges. |
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| Authors: | Karn, Sara (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Social Studies. Ju-Aug2025, Vol. 116 Issue 4, p232-247. 16p. |
| Subjects: | Secondary school teachers, History education, Social sciences education, High school teachers, History of education, Empathy |
| Abstract: | Emotions and feelings play an important role within history education. Yet, the affective dimensions (feelings, emotions, connections) of learning about the past are understudied within research on historical empathy—defined here as a cognitive-affective process of attempting to understand the thoughts, feelings, experiences, decisions, and actions of people from the past within their historical contexts. Drawing from interviews with secondary school history teachers in Canada, this article offers insight into teachers' perspectives on constructive ways that they approach the affective dimensions within history classrooms, as well as problems and challenges that arise when they intentionally elicit emotions or encounter them unexpectedly. In doing so, the article aims to further conceptualize the affective dimensions of historical empathy and expand understandings of emotions in history and social studies education, while positioning these discussions in relation to history education in Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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