@article{d4b1ed5a5a9d4cb1a2f8878d7a0e536c,
title = "History Education and National Identity in Northern Ireland.",
abstract = "This article reports findings from two studies of students{\textquoteright} perceptions of identity and national history in Northern Ireland. These findings indicate that students identify with a wide range of historical topics and that they consider school the most important influence on their understanding of national history. Findings further indicate, however, that students{\textquoteright} historical identifications narrow during Key Stage 3 and become increasingly focused on Protestant/Unionist or Catholic/Nationalist heritage. The article considers the implications of these findings for history education in the region.",
keywords = "Northern Ireland, Key Stage 3, National identity, Student perspectives",
author = "Alan McCully and K.C. Barton and Margaret Conway",
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year = "2003",
month = oct,
day = "1",
language = "English",
volume = "3",
pages = "31--43",
journal = "International Journal of Historical Learning, Teaching and Research",
issn = "1472-9466",
publisher = "University of Exeter",
number = "1",
}