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ABOUT AHDR’S PAST ACTIVITIES
In an effort to reflect upon and embrace methodological approaches, which promote critical and historical thinking, the Association has held a number of events, beginning with an educational seminar in February 2004 entitled 'What does it mean to think historically? Approaches to teaching and learning history', received very positive written and oral feedback from the 250 academics, researchers and educators who came together from all over Cyprus, across disciplinary and linguistic boundaries to discuss ways in which historical thinking could be advanced. Shortly thereafter, AHDR began a collaboration with the Council of Europeand with EUROCLIO to organize teacher training opportunities for educators in Cyprus.
Along with organizing numbers of events (listed below), such as conferences, seminars, workshops and trainings, AHDR also promotes the adoption of new practices in history teaching by developing supplementary educational materials. In October 2008, it collaborated with the CDRSEE’s Joint History Project to launch a series of workbooks on the history of the Balkans. In October 2009, AHDR launched ‘Nicosia is Calling’, a set of activity guides for primary and secondary school students developed by its members which fosters a multi-perspective understanding of the old city. For further information please see the publications page.
In December 2008 AHDR developed its policy on history education through publishing its History Education Reform Proposal, in response to the process of curricular change that was initiated in the Greek Cypriot community. This document forms the basis of AHDR’s outlook and vision for the future of history education in Cyprus.
AHDR’s inter-communal educational discussions, seminars, workshops and projects have been organised in collaboration with key partners, such as civil society organizations and teacher trade unions across the divide in Cyprus and organisations abroad, including the Council of Europe, EUROCLIO, the Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast Europe (CDRSEE), and the Oxford University Center for Inter-group Conflict.
LIST OF PAST AHDR EVENTS:
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) wishes to thank all those who contributed to the success of the International Symposium on History Education, which took place on 7 and 8 May 2010, in Nicosia. The participants had an opportunity to talk with highly distinguished European academics and researchers and to hear about the latest developments and innovative ideas around the teaching of history. Together with the internationally renowned academics, Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot researchers contributed their own documented positions to the dialogue.
AHDR also wishes to clarify once again that the title of the Symposium “What Does it Mean to Think Historically: 6 Years On?” was chosen because six years have passed since the AHDR’s first conference. That conference, which took place in February 2004 and marked the beginning of fruitful dialogue on issues of history teaching in Cyprus, was entitled “What Does it Mean to Think Historically?”
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research is a non-profitable, non-governmental organisation with a rich record of activities, publications, awards and co-operation networks in Cyprus and abroad, and whose aim it to promote historical thinking through research and dialogue.
Post-Event Press Release
(click for Greek and Turkish versions)
ANNOUNCEMENT (ENGLISH)
ANNOUNCEMENT (GREEK)
ANNOUNCEMENT (TURKISH)
- “Reaching Back, Looking Forward?”Archival Workshop & Seminar, organised by ICTJ, PRIO & AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 26 – 27 April 2010
- Council of Europe “Developing intercultural communication skills when learning history in a multicultural context: pupils"assessment in focus” Teacher Training Workshop, organised by the AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 16 – 17 April 2010
- Press Release: ENG, GR, TR
- “Learning Different Histories -Discussing Alternatives Approaches” Teacher Training Workshop, organised by the POST Research Institute (POST RI) & AHDR as part of POST RI’s “Education for Peace III” project funded by the European Commission, 19 – 20 March 2010
- Press Release: ENG, GR, TR
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- “Civil Rights Through Film”,organised by AHDR and supported by the Cyprus Fulbright Commission as part of the MIDE Project, 11, 17, 18, 23 & 24 March 2010
- Press Release: ENG, GR, TR
- “Oral History Accounts”Collection Presentation, organised by AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 25 February 2010
- AHDR Annual Assembly, 11 February 2010
- Home For Cooperation “Groundbreaking Fiesta”,organised by AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 6 February 2010
- Press Release: ENG, GR, TR
- “Kyrenia in History”Study Tour, organised by POST RI and supported by AHDR as part of POST RI’s “Education for Peace III” project funded by the European Commission, 30 January 2010
- Press Release: ENG, GR, TR
- “Film-Poetry Music Jam”, organised by AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 19 -20 December 2009
- Press Release: ENG, GR, TR
- “Policy Dialogue” Workshop, organised by AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 1 December 2009
- “Nicosia Cultural Treasure Tour”organised by POST RI and supported by AHDR as part of POST RI’s “Education for Peace III” project funded by the European Commission, 21 November 2009
- Press Release: ENG
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- Council Of Europe “Multiple views – Multicultural Nicosia: The Use of Interactive Methods in Teaching History” Teacher Training Workshop, organised by AHDR as part of the MIDE Project, 6-7 November 2009
- “We walk together and we find out about the historical monuments of Nicosia”organised by United Platform and supported by the Delegation of the European Committee in Cyprus, AHDR, Soma Akriton, HASDER & KAYAD, 1 November 2009
- “Nicosia is Calling”series of educational material launch event as part of the MIDE Project, organised by AHDR, 9 October 2009
- “Youth Camps”organised by Doves Olympic Movement, Soma Akrtion & AHDR, 25 July 2009
- Home for Cooperation - Educational and Research Centre Ceremony, orgainsed by AHDR, 30 June 2008
- EUROCLIO “Taking the Perspective of the Others: Intercultural Dialogue, Teaching and Learning History”16th Annual Conference and Professional Development Course, co-organised by EUROCLIO, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 5 - 11 April 2009
- EUROCLIO “Intercultural Dialogue and History Teaching” Conference, co-orgainised by EUROCLIO, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 29 November 2008
- EUROCLIO “Intercultural Dialogue and History Teaching” Conference, co-organised by EUROCLIO, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 27 September 2008
- “Nicosia within the Walls” Nicosia is Calling Study visit, orgainsed by AHDR, supported by HASDER & Soma Akriton, 30 May 2008
- EUROCLIO “Intercultural Dialogue and History Teaching” Conference, co-orgainised by EUROCLIO, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 10 May 2008
- “Rethinking Reconciliation and Cooperation with View to Reunification in Cyprus: Challenges for Citizens, Political and Social Actors”, co-orgainsed by University of Nicosia (Intercollege) & AHDR, 20 -21 June 2008
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- "Doing Oral History" Workshop, orgainsed by AHDR, 17 November 2007 & 27 October 2007
- Council of Europe “The use of historical sources in teaching cultural and social history of Cyprus”, Seminar and Workshops, co-orgainised by Council of Europe, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions 9 – 10 June 2006
- Council of Europe “Interactive methods for promoting intercultural dialogue in teaching and learning history” Seminar and Workshop, co-orgainised by Council of Europe, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 1- 2 December 2006
- Council of Europe “The use of sources in teaching and learning history”, Seminars and Workshops, co-orgainised by Council of Europe, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions 13 – 14 November 2005
- “Preliminary Meeting of experts to discuss the preparation of a pedagogical set of materials on common themes to be used when teaching history in schools in Cyprus”, discussion group meeting, 3-4 June 2005
- Council of Europe “Multiperspectivity in Teaching and Learning History” Seminars and Workshops, co-orgainised by Council of Europe, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 11-12-13 November 2004
- “The Council of Europe and History Education Seminar and Workshops, co-orgainised by Council of Europe, AHDR and Teacher Trade Unions, 10-11 June 2004
- "What does it mean to think historically? Approaches to teaching and learning history?" Conference and Workshop, organised by AHDR, 7 – 8 February 2004
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Representatives of the multi-communal Association for Historical Dialogue and Research have also accepted invitation to present, train and share their expertise with colleagues and interested parties in many educational events in Cyprus and abroad, like for example:
- "Interactions, convergences, conflicts : European lessons in shared histories" was the title of the launching conference of the new Council of Europe Project "Shared Histories for a Europe without dividing Lines", organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the European Wergeland Centre and the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Education,16 and 17 June 2010, Oslo.
- "European Heritage For An Active European Citizenship Through Intercultural Dialogue" seminar, 9-13 June 2010 in Trikala, Greece.
- EUROCLIO “A Bridge too Far? Teaching Common European History themes, perspectives and level” 22-28 March 2010 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- “Voices from the Region”, Third Authors and Experts Workshop, 11-14 March 2010, Kızılcahamam-Ankara/Turkey.
- Learning Visit – Finish Education System, 7-13 March 2010, Finland.
- Fulbright Centre “Teaching American History in America” Training Course, July – August 2009, at Kenyon College, Gambier & Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
- “One Island, Many Histories: Rethinking the Politics of the Past in Cyprus”, PRIO Cyprus Centre 3rd Annual Conference, 28-29 November 2008, Ledra Palace, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- “EuroMed Heritage as a non-formal learning base for Intercultural Dialogue” Training Course, 4 – 12 October 2008, Palmero, Sicely.
- The Inter-Regional Drafting Group for developing “Guidelines for Enhancing Quality Education through Textbooks and Learning Resources” (Division for the Promotion of Basic Education), 17-19 March 2008, UNESCO Doha Office, Qatar
- Fulbright Centre “Teaching American History in America” Training Course, 26 July – 9 August 2008, at Kenyon College, Gambier & Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
- Learning visit – ‘Images of the Other’ workshop w/Council of Europe, 26 - 27 November 2009, Athens, Greece.
- "The Image of the Other in History Teaching" project comprising: conferences, meetings of experts, seminars, 2006- 2009, Strasbourg, France.
- “Conference and Teacher Training seminar for teachers in Oslo” 19-20 October 2007, Oslo, Norway.
- ‘Inter-regional Experts’ Meeting Thinking and Building Peace Through Innovative Textbook Design’, conference, , UNESCO Headquarters (Division for the Promotion of Basic Education Early Childhood through Secondary; Section of Inclusion and Quality Enhancement), 14-15 June 2007, Paris, France.
- “The past creates the future” conference and workshops, 5-10 May 2007, Ferrara, Italy.
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White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue:"Living Together As Equals in Dignity" Launched by the Council of Europe Ministers of Foreign Affairs at their 118th Ministerial Session
(Strasbourg, 7 May 2008)
The "White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue" , emphatically argues in the name of the governments of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe that our common future depends on our ability to safeguard and develop human rights, as enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights, democracy and the rule of law and to promote mutual understanding. It reasons that the intercultural approach offers a forward-looking model for managing cultural diversity. It proposes a conception based on individual human dignity (embracing our common humanity and common destiny). If there is a European identity to be realised, it will be based on shared fundamental values, respect for common heritage and cultural diversity as well as respect for the equal dignity of every individual.The White Paper is built on the solid foundations of the Council of Europe acquis. It takes account of the rich material from consultations with many stakeholders – including partners from regions outside Europe – held in 2007. In that sense, it is in many ways a product of the democratic deliberation which is at the heart of intercultural dialogue itself. read the paper
Member of our Asssociation, Dr Y. Papadakis, Presents Academic Report
HISTORY EDUCATION IN DIVIDED CYPRUS: A Comparison of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Schoolbooks on the 'History of Cyprus' by Dr. Yiannis Papadakis. Launch of the Prio Report 2/2008
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