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Jun 21
2010

Include the rise of terrorism in history curriculum, say teachers

Posted by Trainee in terrorism , technology , teachers , September 11 , history , curriculum , culture , conservative , Australia , association , 21st century

Source: smh; 21 June 2010

HISTORY teachers say terrorism, popular culture, technology and globalisation should be included in the national curriculum to make the subject more interesting and relevant to students. The History Teachers Association of Australia has criticised the proposed history subjects for years 11 and 12 as too conservative, repetitive and dated.

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May 17
2010

Japanese Teachers` Union Boycotts Right-wing Textbook

Posted by Trainee in Textbooks , Textbook , schools , primary school , Japan , history , colonialism , association , Asia

Source: The Dong- A Ilbo; 17 May 2010

The Yokohama branch of the Japan Teachers’ Union has reportedly boycotted middle school history textbooks adopted by the city office of education, and created its own material for teachers.  The teacher`s union branch said the textbooks made by right-wing groups contain many inaccuracies, including the Japanese government’s attempt to legitimize the country’s past aggression in Asia.

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