The democratic transicion in textbooks: a reflection from class books in the 2nd year of High School

Abstract

The democratic Transition is a key period in the citizenship education of our students, as it is the milestone that shapes the current democratic system. This article intends to carry out a study of the way in which the Transition is studied in High School. To do this, we will analyze what continues to be the main pedagogical instrument: the textbook. From a compilation of 12 textbooks, its structure, content, iconography, and activities will be analyzed, as well as the use given by teachers, taking the Autonomous Community of Cantabria as frame of reference. This approach will allow us to know the narratives and pedagogies through which a large part of our students learn the history of the Transition.