INTERVIEW WITH THE PROF. KEITH C. BARTON

Keith C. Barton is a professor at Indiana University, School of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Programs of Social Studies and Curriculum Studies. His work focuses on preparing students for civic life, particularly the role of history and social studies in democratic participation. His research examines students’ understanding of topics such as historical agency, historical significance, national identity, and human rights, and he has worked with teachers and students in the United States, Northern Ireland, Singapore, New Zealand, Chile, Macedonia, Colombia, and other countries. In addition to research with students, his work includes curriculum theory and practical classroom applications, especially through portraits of exemplary teachers. As a professor at Indiana University, he prepares candidates to teach history and social studies, as well as guiding doctoral students in the areas of curriculum studies, social studies, and history education