The New Social Studies Research in Latin America

Abstract

This chapter provides context for understanding the history of educational reform, curriculum, and research in social studies education in Latin America. Educational systems in Latin America have a unity because of the enormous historical, political, pedagogical, and cultural similarities across countries, but those commonalities have been produced from plurality and differences in the course of each national history. While acknowledging the plurality of the educational systems and their impact on the social studies research in each nation, this chapter highlights common aspects to present a general view of social studies education across the region.