Historical education with gender perspective: Learning outcomes and teacher training

Abstract

This paper is based on the following research questions: In the initial teacher education, is historical education with a gender perspective the key in the construction of a more critical and egalitarian future? How is the students' perception of the development of this competence? How do they express the contribution of the gender perspective to their future as a teacher? The research, qualitative and longitudinal (2013-2017) takes as sample students of the Degree in Primary Education (third academic year) of the University of Jaen, in the subject «Historical Education and citizenship: a gender perspective». A questionnaire is used as an instrument that involves reflection on six learning outcomes expected in the subject. The results obtained show that the critical awareness of students, including the gender perspective, is fundamental in their training for their future as teachers. This will achieve a true historical education in that encourages democratic participation and decision-making in the construction of their future.