# Balance authenticity and political position in history education Balancing historical authenticity with national political positions in education is indeed a complex challenge, especially when dealing with sensitive issues such as the origin of the First World War. Here are some possible balancing methods： ##Multi-dimensional presentation of history -Introduce a variety of historical interpretation perspectives, including the views of different countries and schools -Distinguish the difference between historical facts and historical explanations -Present original historical data for students to analyze by themselves ## Cultivate critical thinking -Encourage students to question any single narrative -Teach how to evaluate the reliability of historical data -Discuss limitations and biases in historical records ##Contextualized political position -Honestly recognize the political considerations of various countries on historical narratives -Explain how the political environment of different periods affects the interpretation of history -Consider national positions in a broader international academic context The key to balance lies in not only respecting the academic and objective pursuit of historical research, but also understanding the role of historical education in the formation of national identity, while cultivating students' ability to think independently.