Teaching and Learning Through the Holocaust: Thinking About the Unthinkable

Description

This book serves as a critical resource for educators across various roles and contexts who are interested in Holocaust education that is both historically sound and practically relevant. As a collection, it pulls together a diverse group of scholars to share their research and experiences. The volume endeavors to address topics including the nature and purpose of Holocaust education, how our understanding of the Holocaust has changed, and resources we can use with learners. These themes are consistent across the chapters, making for a comprehensive exploration of learning through the Holocaust today and in the future.   Acknowledgments Contents Notes on Contributors List of Figures List of Tables 1 Introduction: Thinking About the Unthinkable Defining Holocaust Education References Part I Setting the Educational Context 2 A Conversation About Holocaust Education The Intersections Between National Socialism and Holocaust Education Talking Across Our Disciplines Through Policy and Practice Getting to Work to Support Learners Consequential Variables Relevancy and Student Voice in Holocaust Education Putting Ideas into Practice Reference 3 Mandates on Holocaust and Genocide Education in the United States Introduction Research Methods Holocaust Education Bills: Why and Why Now? Strength of Holocaust Education Bills Taskforces and Commissions Funding for Taskforces and Commissions Arizona’s Efforts Conclusion Sources by State 4 The Problem with Hard Histories American College Students and Hard Historical Knowledge Reconsidering the Role of Hard Histories Conclusion References 5 Fathoming National Socialism and the Holocaust: Historical Empathy and Holocaust Pedagogies Introduction State of Holocaust Education National Socialism Reimagined Forging the Nazi Volksgemeinschaft Combatting Enemies of the Volk A Call for Historical Empathy Undermining Historical Empathy Conclusion References 6 Dewey, Democracy, and Holocaust Education Introduction Some Holocaust History Short History of Holocaust Education The Problems and Potential of Holocaust Education Concluding Thoughts References 7 An Education Epidemic: What United States Textbooks (Don’t) Say About the Holocaust Methods Findings Defining the Holocaust: Who, Why, and What’s Left Out “A War for Racial Purity”: Antisemitism, Judaism, and the Notion of Race in Textbooks Factual Accuracy, Oversimplification, and Consistency in Holocaust Narratives Historical Frames and Student Learning Objectives Never Again? Ethical and Moral Concerns in Textbooks Conclusion References Part II Moving Holocaust Education Beyond Traditional Paradigms 8 Putting in the Pre-work to Teach the Holocaust for Racial Justice Putting in the Pre-work Radical Honesty and Unlearning Embracing Complexity Through Counter-Storytelling Teaching the Holocaust for Racial Justice References 9 Rethinking Holocaust Education with Teacher Trainers Outcomes and Trends in Holocaust Education Today Holocaust Education for Pre-Service Teachers Young Learners and Holocaust Education Changing the Landscape of Teacher Education How Colleges of Education Should Prepare PSTs to Teach About the Holocaust Conclusion References 10 False Dichotomy: How STEM and the Humanities Support Each Other Introduction Dissecting the Dichotomy Hands-On History Emotional Engineering Recommendations Emotional Connection and Relatability Restoration and Re-Creation Emphasize Student Similarities and Differences Through Collaborative Assignments Unique Media and Platforms Conclusions References 11 Keeping It Authentic: Harnessing Technology to Teach the Complexities of the Holocaust Defining Authentic Instruction: A Framework Construction of Knowledge Disciplined Inquiry Value Beyond School Web 2.0 Tech Tools for Teaching and Learning in Social Studies Technology Strategies for Facilitating Authentic Learning Using Primary Sources Voice Suggested Activity for Using Testimonies Suggested Activity for Using Art Poetry Suggested Activity for Using Poetry Culminating Task that Link Voice, Art, and Poetry Conclusion References 12 Teaching the Holocaust with Elementary Students Using Content Area Picture Books Introduction Literature Review Organizing Our Texts How to Teach Launching the Holocaust Study Level 1 Resistance (Passive Jews) Level 2: Refugees Escaping Book Discussion and Activity for Level 2 Activity: Packing for the Escapes Level 3: Occupation Level 4: Jewish Resistance Strategies Level 5: Concentration Camps Closing Activity Conclusion Appendix 1: Additional Texts References 13 Going Forward What Does It Mean to Teach About the Holocaust? Index