Welcome to the Research Shelf — a growing collection of articles, studies, and essays exploring inclusive history education, identity, and learning. Each piece has been selected to inspire reflection, spark new approaches, and deepen your understanding of the power of personal and collective stories in education.
“Adolescents who know more about their family history tend to have less anxiety, higher self-esteem, and better family functioning.”
This study explores how family storytelling can impact identity, resilience, and emotional health — including the significance of chosen families for those who may be excluded from biological narratives.
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In this insightful TEDx talk, Pran Patel explores how decolonising the curriculum prompts educators and schools to rethink whose knowledge counts — and whose story gets told.
“A holistic approach to learning is essential to equip children for life, not just tests.”
This report highlights the importance of nurturing identity, emotional growth, and critical thinking as key components of meaningful education.
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“When we center marginalized voices in the classroom, we make history more human — and more complete.”
A reflection on oral history as a powerful classroom tool for inclusive and critical history education.
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The video showcases a UK project where students use the 1921 census and local archival records to investigate ordinary family lives in their community, connecting local history to the national curriculum.