Introduction
The Holocaust is an important part of our history that must be remembered. It can often be difficult to explore this topic because of the violence and hatred that was inherent in the events of this part of our history. Despite these facts, Holocaust education is important. In the article "Let We Forget: The importance of Holocaust Education", Peter Holroyd quotes A. Bartlett Giamatti, the late president of Yale University. Giamatti states, "'Only when humane learning fails, when memory fails, when we do not remember how dangerous it is to forget, does the monster of hate and oppression begin to revive, begin to live, begin to thrive'" (Holroyd, 16). In other words, we must teach this so history does not repeat itself.
An excellent way to explore the Holocaust is through film. There are a variety of gripping documentaries and fictional tellings that relay the horrors of the Holocaust. With many of these films, there are also books that could be read that the films are based off of or books that enhance the lesson being taught in the film itself. As Julie Dawn Freeman mentions in her article, "Teaching the Holocaust", "The use of graphic imagery, including PowerPoint and film, is an invaluable tool when teaching the Holocaust" (Freeman, 319). When exploring the resources available through this site at a local library, teens and parents should be aware of their graphic nature. It's also a teacher's responsibility to prepare students when using these materials in a classroom setting. Freeman states, "Images help bring the past to life and encourage students to see the past in more realistic terms, in ways they can relate to" (Freeman, 319).
Freeman, Julie Dawn. "Teaching the Holocaust: The Use of Graphic Imagery". International Journal of Learning 12.8 (2005): 319-321.
Holroyd, Peter R. "Lest We Forget: the Importance of Holocaust Education." Nassp Bulletin. 79.569 (1995): 16-25.
An excellent way to explore the Holocaust is through film. There are a variety of gripping documentaries and fictional tellings that relay the horrors of the Holocaust. With many of these films, there are also books that could be read that the films are based off of or books that enhance the lesson being taught in the film itself. As Julie Dawn Freeman mentions in her article, "Teaching the Holocaust", "The use of graphic imagery, including PowerPoint and film, is an invaluable tool when teaching the Holocaust" (Freeman, 319). When exploring the resources available through this site at a local library, teens and parents should be aware of their graphic nature. It's also a teacher's responsibility to prepare students when using these materials in a classroom setting. Freeman states, "Images help bring the past to life and encourage students to see the past in more realistic terms, in ways they can relate to" (Freeman, 319).
Freeman, Julie Dawn. "Teaching the Holocaust: The Use of Graphic Imagery". International Journal of Learning 12.8 (2005): 319-321.
Holroyd, Peter R. "Lest We Forget: the Importance of Holocaust Education." Nassp Bulletin. 79.569 (1995): 16-25.