Aims of History Education in Developed Countries: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The focus of this academic study is to improve the quality of the learning of history education which lies under social sciences. Aims of history education are the main elements which constitute the basis of the education system in all countries in the world. Each country has its own system of history education which is different respectively in terms of aims in order to ensure of the success of their respective citizens. This literature review study intends to identify and analyze the aims of the system of history education in secondary schools which lies under the field of social sciences that can be found in forty developed countries in the world. Classification of the analysis according to the aims in each country will be made by way of systematic literature review method using Mendeley Application. Systematic literature review is defined as the process of identification, evaluation and interpretation of information obtained through the research keywords. The findings of literature review on history education which lies under social science in forty developed countries will be discussed in the discussion section by comparing and contrasting the aims of the education system of developed countries which are under study based on support provided by current research studies. Then, recommendations for education system in Malaysia will be made at the end of the discussion.