Teaching the Holocaust: Keeping the Moral Core

Themethodological considerations we explore can be applied to any social studiesor English curriculum. This workshop explores ways to approach thisextremely difficult topic by guiding teachers in developing individualclassroom rationales to help focus a unit or course. Why does teaching theHolocaust continue to be relevant? What should we teach? Ultimately, our rolewill be to create safe environments that focus upon encouraging democraticreadiness and active citizenship while paying attention to escalating violencetowards an “other.” We will explore the pedagogical and contemporary challengesand considerations facing today’s classroom teacher by utilizing a framework ofcompetencies for democratic citizenship.

This event is part of the Cohen Center calendar.