Title: Towards History Education for the Epoch of Anthropocene – PDF
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to delineate the structure and critically assess the ongoing scholarly debate concerning the transformation of history education in response to the challenges of the Anthropocene, as well as to identify directions for future research in the field. The analysis concentrates on the specific types of challenges associated with the Anthropocene that individual studies articulate and the solutions they propose. The study identifies and examines three thematic clusters: The Anthropocene as a Paradigm Shift, Particular Dimensions of the Anthropocene, and Educational Practice. The principal findings highlight challenges such as addressing altered conceptions of temporality, confronting the legacies of colonialism, and integrating Indigenous perspectives. Furthermore, the literature reflects a debate on the extent to which established concepts of historical thinking remain valid under the conditions of the Anthropocene. Regarding future research, the study emphasises the importance of collaboration with the field of climate change education and the advancement of empirical studies on pupils’ and students’ historical consciousness. The conclusions are set in the context of East-Central Europe.
Author: SIXTA, Václav
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17846/SHN.2026.30.1.217-235
Publication order reference: Charles University, Faculty of Arts, Institute of History, nám. Jana Palacha ½, 116 38 Praha 1, Czech Republic, mail: vaclav.sixta@ff.cuni.cz
Source: Studia Historica Nitriensia, year: 2026, vol.: 30, number: 1, pages: 217-235
Keywords: Anthropocene; History Education; Historical Thinking; Climate Change Education; Environmental Education;
Language: English
Funding: This publication was supported by the Cooperatio Program provided by Charles University, research area History, implemented at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University