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�Don�t teach children patriotism�
Nicola Woolcock
From The Times February 1, 2008
 Patriotism should be avoided in school lessons because British history is �morally ambiguous�, a leading educational body recommends. History and citizenship lessons should stick to the bare facts rather than encouraging loyalty to Britain when covering subjects such as the Second World War or the British Empire, the Institute of Education researchers said. Teachers should not instill pride in what they consider great moments of British history, as more shameful episodes could be downplayed or excluded. "






and don't forget

by ian on april 2, 2009

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