Call for Textbook Authors: Italy and the Korean War — History, Memory, and Enquiry-Based Learning

Call for Textbook Authors

Italy and the Korean War — History, Memory, and Enquiry-Based Learning

A joint initiative by the Korean War Legacy Foundation and Clio ’92 The Korean War Legacy Foundation (KWLF), dedicated to preserving oral histories and promoting innovative history education, and Clio ’92, Association of History Teachers and Researchers in History Education, invite applications from qualified history and humanities teachers to participate as authors in a collaborative international project. The initiative aims to produce enquiry-based teaching units on Italy’s participation in the Korean War (1950–1953). Each unit will guide students in asking historical questions, analysing evidence, and constructing interpretations, using authentic primary sources. Selected authors will be responsible for delivering a completed text in Italian and in English, corresponding to one enquiry-based learning unit ready for classroom use.

Compensation
● €3,000 per author for the completed text.
● Travel and accommodation expenses related to the in-person meetings will be reimbursed separately and are not included in the compensation.

Meetings:

Participation in the following meetings is expected:

● Online meeting: mid-February 2026
● In-person meeting: late April/early May 2026, place TBC, Italy
● In-person meeting: late November 2026, Bari, Italy

Evaluation and Selection:

A selection committee appointed by the Clio ’92 Executive Board will assess applications according to the following criteria:
1. Professional experience in history teaching.
2. Experience in writing or contributing to educational or academic texts.
3. Participation in international projects in the field of history education.
4. Proficiency in English.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae (European format) and a letter of motivation in English by December 10th, 2025 (midnight CET). All application materials should be sent via email to: segreteria@clio92.it. For further information or enquiries, please contact: segreteria@clio92.it.