The pedagogy of remembrance: How we remember and learn from the past

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A Call to Revisit and Address the Histories of Bullying in Nursing Education

“…Consequently, there is a pressing need to address the issue of bullying in nursing constructively yet also vigorously (Weinand, 2010). Numerous positive initiatives are already underway in nursing scholarship, nursing education, and nursing practice, initiatives that will be strengthened by acknowledging a "pedagogy of remembrance" (p. 29) as a way to link the past to the present (Linsley et al, 2019). As a form of educational scholarship, we believe that such pedagogy can assist our profession to learn from its history and craft a more ethical and equitable future for all the members of our profession, as well as for all those whom we serve.…”

“…Nelson and Gordon (2004) described unfair comparisons in nursing as problematic because they can result in a legacy of intergenerational biases. Indeed, it is wise to remember that history is never solely factual or neutral; rather, it is always remembered through a particular lens, perspective, or viewpoint (Linsley et al, 2019). Describing the "pedagogy of remembrance" as teaching, or facilitating learning about, history, Linsley et al (2019, p. 29) argued that its emphasis ought to be on generating thought-provoking and critical ideas rather than solely focusing on historical facts.…”