Core features of the practice
Organisation:
Institution name: Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Institution URL: www.mahj.orgFormat:
Workshop, Guided tour, ExhibitionTarget population:
Students, Young peopleCost (per practice):
51-100 eurosSetting:
Your institutionThemes:
Remembrance education and/or history education, Citizenship/democracy education, Antisemitism, Racism, Human rights/discriminationCore activities:
Group discussion, Creative activity
Additional information about the practice
Number of participants:
Up to 34Age of target population:
11-15Additional specifics:
National/local specifities (e.g. activity targeted to Swedish school students), Race/ethnicity, People with disabilities, Educationally and socially disadvantaged groups:, Centres éducatifs fermésTopics and objectives:
Learning about similarities and differences between Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures. Giving historical and geographical tools for understanding. Using art to show bridges and interactions between the three communities.Materials used:
Written or other published material, Material culture, i.e., physical object or setting, Craft suppliesMaterial produced:
Artistic creation on embossed metalSequence of activities - methodology:
Introductory games present characters and figures common to Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Second sequence gives historical and geographical backgrounds, students recreate a timeline. A visit through the museum uses artefacts to develop common points and specificities of the 3 monotheisms and their mutual influences. A conclusive artistic activity allows the students to create a common symbol on embossed metal: i. e a hamsa or a fish.Length of activity:
Up to 5 hoursIs the activity digital?:
NoLanguage(s) in which activity can be delivered:
FrenchIs specialist knowledge or professional training required?:
No
Target population
Components of the practice
Accessibility and replicability
Qualitative Details
Has this practice been evaluated?
YesBy whom?:
Participants, Informal non-participant observer, Formal external evaluatorBy what means?:
Informal verbal feedback, Formal verbal feedbackCore content knowledge and transferable skills:
Curiosity and tolerance about others' cultures and religions. Giving teachers tools to work on these topics in class.Indicators of success:
repeated demands for this activity and a possibility of visiting the Institut du monde arabe as a second sequence. Excellent feedback of teachers and students. We are currently preparing a pedagical toolbox for teachers and students to prepare their visit and follow up of the workshop in the classroom.Educational coordinator contact details:
Name: Elise Malka
Email address: elise.malka@mahj.org
How many times?:
10
Scalability
The RETHINK project is concerned with bridging formal and informal education. This section explores the factors that make a practice adaptable.
Key factors for successful implementation:
Specific settingMain challenges to teachers adapting this practice for their students:
NoneAvailability of guidance/training/replication materials (and in what language/format currently):
Available throughout the year upon request. Workshop and visit is in French. Duration: 2h30Other comments or details:
None