About the Organisation
Founded in 1869, the Norwegian Historical Association aims to promote historical research, develop the teaching of history at all levels and strengthen the position of the discipline in the public eye. The association accepts as members history graduates and teachers who hold a historical degree on university level. Others can be accepted as members after an evaluation by the board. The Association represents Norwegian historians in international bodies like the CISH or the committee for the Nordic history conferences.
About the Competition
The first competition was held in 1999/2000. The aim is to promote teaching of history with a wider perspective and to consider ordinary people’s lives both as interesting and important for the pupils’ broader understanding of history. The competition is open to students attending primary and secondary schools. The project should be presented as a research report, by one or several students. The report can also be the result of a group or class project. Most of the participants hand in written reports, but audio/visual products are also accepted.
Story Collection: Norway
Beyond Bias – Teaching History in a Polarised World
How can we teach history and critical thinking in an increasingly polarised world? Some answers from the EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting in Oslo
A Monument for Peace and Liberty
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Norway’s Test: How to Deal With AI?
Karsten Korbøl, organiser of the Norwegian History Competition and teacher for History and Civic Education and teacher trainer at the University of Oslo, decided to test tools like ChatGPT to see what AI can or cannot do.