Core features of the practice
Organisation:
Institution name: VZW Auschwitz in gedachtenis
Institution type: Non-profit organisation
Institution URL: www.auschwitz.beFormat:
Seminar, Extra-mural site visitTarget population:
Educators in formal settings, Educators in non-formal settingsCost (per practice):
201-500 eurosSetting:
Designated extra-mural memorial or historical siteThemes:
Remembrance education and/or history education, Antisemitism, The Holocaust and/or other genocides, Critical thinkingCore activities:
Group discussion, Written activity, Film viewing, Testimonial, Slide presentation
Additional information about the practice
Number of participants:
Up to 34Age of target population:
26+ yearsAdditional specifics:
Other:, /Topics and objectives:
The Foundation wishes to pay a major educational role in warning the youth of today against the dangers of the far right, of racism and of antisemitism. At a time when all traditional values are being called into question, it is important to make young people aware of these problems. More than 2,000 teachers and other education professionals have already taken part in a study visit. The intense emotion generated by a confrontation with the sites themselves and testimony of the survivors is carefully directed towards reflection and analysis during the seminars held during the visit. The program consists of guided visits to the main camps, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz-Birkenau, and the national pavilions in Auschwitz I, discussions with survivors of Auschwitz, film screenings, a general introduction to the characteristics of the Third Reich, etc. Survivors of the concentration and extermination take part in the visits to the camps and the discussions. They bear witness to that tragic period in our contemporary history.Materials used:
Written or other published material, Material culture, i.e., physical object or setting, Audiovisual material, Online materialMaterial produced:
/Sequence of activities - methodology:
he intense emotion generated by a confrontation with the sites themselves and testimony of the survivors is carefully directed towards reflection and analysis during the seminars held during the visit.Length of activity:
More than 15 hoursIs the activity digital?:
NoLanguage(s) in which activity can be delivered:
Dutch, English, FrenchIs specialist knowledge or professional training required?:
YesIf yes, which type?:
Remembrance, history, or museum education
Target population
Components of the practice
Accessibility and replicability
Qualitative Details
Has this practice been evaluated?
NoCore content knowledge and transferable skills:
Warning the youth of today against the dangers of the far right, of racism and of antisemitism. At a time when all traditional values are being called into question, it is important to make young people aware of these problems.Indicators of success:
Repeat demandEducational coordinator contact details:
Name: Frederic Crahay
Email address: frederic.crahay@auschwitz.be
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:
Subject expertise of presenter/instructorMain challenges to teachers adapting this practice for their students:
Enhancing critical thinking on the impact of racism, anti-semitism today and the power of far right propagandaAvailability of guidance/training/replication materials (and in what language/format currently):
Dutch, French, EnglishOther comments or details:
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