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Discusses the implications of apartheid in South Africa for the teaching of history. Curriculum development at Sacred Heart College, Johannesburg; Attempts to produce alternative resources; Changing educational structures; Changes in teacher education; Revising the syllabus; Revising the textbooks; Key questions which need to be addressed.

Discusses the challenges and problems involved in the education of history in democratic South Africa. Crucial issues; Analysis of the education of history in South Africa under apartheid; Contribution of the National Education Crisis Committee People's History Commission 1987-1988 for the subject of history in South Africa; Future outlook.

Describes a program in the History Department of the Johannesburg College of Education which prepares students to teach history in South Africa's school system. Challenges to teacher educators; Development of understanding historical concepts; Introduction to types of evidence; Emphasis on thinking issues; Examination of processes; Research essay; Course assessment questionnaire.