This text introduces the special issue “History of Education. State of the art in East and South East Europe”. This issue includes some contributions that were originally presented in the international scientific conference entitled “History of Education as a Scientific Pedagogical Discipline and as a Teaching Subject – Past, Present and Perspectives” held in Montenegro (University of Montenegro) in 2019. These articles provide an overview of the history of education as a scientific discipline of education, as an academic discipline of pedagogy and as a field of pedagogical research from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century in Eastern and Southeastern European countries, highlighting its main development stages, problems, contexts, themes and actors.
The primary aim of this special issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of the history of education as both an academic discipline and a field of pedagogical research from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century within the specified regions. The included articles delve into various aspects, including the main developmental stages, prevailing challenges, contextual influences, thematic focuses, and key figures that have shaped the discipline over time.
By examining the trajectory of educational history in these regions, the special issue sheds light on how historical, political, and cultural contexts have influenced educational research and pedagogy. It also highlights the interconnectedness of educational developments across Eastern and Southeastern Europe, offering insights into shared experiences and divergent paths within the field.
This collection stands as a significant contribution to the understanding of how the history of education has evolved as a scientific discipline in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, providing valuable perspectives for scholars, educators, and policymakers interested in the historical foundations and future directions of educational research and practice in these regions.
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