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Historical thinking and historical consciousness competencies in Lukio (Finland) and Högstadiet (Sweden) national exams

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The main aim of this study is to analyse the presence of thinking skills and historical awareness in the Swedish (Gymnasieskola) and Finnish (Lukio) university entrance examinations. In addition, the cognitive levels developed by the statements of the questions in these tests will also be analysed. In terms of methodology, a mixed analysis will be carried out, both with quantitative, statistical-descriptive, correlational and qualitative studies of the question statements. A total of 66 statements, divided into two tests, were analysed. The results show that all the statements are related to historical thinking skills in both countries, although there are differences between them, as well as in the cognitive level they develop.

Source: Revista Portuguesa de Educação

DOI: 10.21814/rpe.39542

Authors: Sergio Tirado-Olivares, Ainoa Escribano-Miralles, Juan Ramón Moreno-Vera, Fredrik Alvén

Institutions: University of Castilla-La Mancha, Universidad de La Laguna, Universidad de Murcia, Malmö University

Language: English

Topic: Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Agencia Estatal de Investigación