Knights, princesses & co: How children ‘picture’ the 19th century

As part of a drawing competition at Evenburg Castle, primary school children have created their very own pictures of life 200 years ago – featuring knights in armour, crowns and fantasy stories. A look back at the pictures from the drawing competition at Evenburg Castle – and at what they reveal about children’s perceptions of history. Educational scientist Dr Silke Bakenhus evaluates the entries and shows how such childlike ideas can enrich historical learning processes in general studies.

An interview with Dr Silke Bakenhus on the University of Oldenburg’s information portal provides insights into the results of the drawing competition and shows how children imagine the 19th century.
Read the article in the section Newssection: https://uol.de/aktuelles/artikel/ruestung-krone-prinzessin-wie-sich-kinder-das-19-jahrhundert-ausmalen

English version: https://uol.de/en/news/article/how-children-imagine-life-in-the-19th-century