Teaching History in the Algerian National Educational System
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https://doi.org/10.70091/Atras/vol07no01.1Keywords:
Algeria, curriculum, Didactics, history, system, teachingAbstract
The research topic addresses the issue of teaching history, specifically Algerian national history, in the Algerian national educational system curriculum and syllabi from the time of regaining national independence to the present day, across various official government institutions, private schools, and even military schools. The research addresses several points from different angles of this process, from highlighting the importance of history in relation to national identity to the objectives of teaching this subject in the Algerian national educational system. The research also provides a historical overview of the subject's didactics, tracing its reforms through stages and phases. Additionally, the study delves into the methods and approaches used in the teaching process to achieve its set objectives.
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