TEACHING HISTORY FROM EVERYDAY LIFE
Local history as an educational strategy
Abstract
The study of local history can be considered an effective pedagogical strategy for teaching History, as it tends to facilitate the connection between school content and students' daily reality. By integrating daily experiences and local contexts into learning, students develop a more meaningful and participatory understanding of historical concepts. This approach also contributes to the deconstruction of stereotypes and prejudices, promoting a more inclusive and diverse view of history. However, the challenge remains in adapting curricula and teaching materials, which often still prioritize general history over local history, making it difficult for students to identify with the content studied. Reconnecting history teaching to students' lived experiences is essential to make learning more relevant and contextualized, reinforcing the importance of local history in the formation of individuals' identity and historical awareness.
