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Understanding and Teaching Holocaust Education
First Edition
- Paula Cowan - University of the West of Scotland, UK
- Henry Maitles - University of the West of Scotland, UK
February 2017 | 192 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
The Holocaust is a controversial and difficult teaching topic that needs to be approached sensitively and with an awareness of the complex and emotive issues involved. This book offers pragmatic pedagogical and classroom-based guidance for teachers and trainee teachers on how to intelligently teach holocaust education in a meaningful and age-appropriate way.
Key coverage includes:
- Practical approaches and useful resources for teaching in schools
- Holocaust education and citizenship
- Holocaust remembrance as an educational opportunity
- How to explore the topic of anti-semitism in the classroom
- Exploring international perspectives on holocaust education
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Nature of Holocaust Education
Chapter 3: Citizenship and Holocaust Education
Chapter 4: Antisemitism
Chapter 5: The Complexities of Holocaust Remembrance
Chapter 6: The Importance of Language
Chapter 7: Pedagogy
Chapter 8: Teaching the Holocaust in Primary Schools
Chapter 9: Classroom Teaching Approaches
Chapter 10: Learning from Auschwitz
Chapter 11: Epilogue
