| ID | 132970 |
| Title Proper | Colonialism, nationalism, and the politics of teaching history in mandate Palestine |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brownson, Elizabeth |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | For Palestinian nationalists in Mandate Palestine, British education policy was a source of constant frustration. The shortage of schools, the lack of local control over the curriculum, and the marginalization and de-politicization of Palestinian history constituted major grievances. Proceedings from the Peel Commission reveal much about the rationale behind this policy, particularly the bias toward "rural" education and the attempts to control teachers. Drawing on and complementing the work of A.L. Tibawi, this article seeks to shed light on the nationalists' protests by examining both the responses of officials brought before the Commission, as well as the government's history curriculum during the Mandate. In doing so, the research shows that education policy was constructed to maintain the underdevelopment of Palestine and to hinder state-building efforts that could compete with those of the Zionists. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol.43, No.3; Spr.2014: p.9-25 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol.43, No.3; Spr.2014: p.9-25 |
| Key Words | Colonial States ; Mandate Palestine ; Palestine ; Palestinian Nationalists ; National Identity ; British Education Policy ; Colonial Policy ; Palestinian History ; Zionists ; Education Policy |