Core features of the practice
Organisation:
Institution name: Mémorial de la Shoah
Institution type: Memorial, memory & education center, not-for profit foundation
Institution URL: www.memorialdelashoah.orgFormat:
WorkshopTarget population:
Students, Young people, Educators in formal settingsCost (per practice):
51-100 eurosSetting:
Your institution, School, Other extra-mural siteThemes:
Citizenship/democracy education, Antisemitism, Racism, Xenophobia and other prejudices, Radicalization preventionCore activities:
Internet research, Group work, Group discussion, Written activity, Film viewing
Additional information about the practice
Number of participants:
Up to 34Age of target population:
16-18Additional specifics:
National/local specifities (e.g. activity targeted to Swedish school students)Topics and objectives:
What role do prejudices play? How does verbal stigmatisation lead to physical persecutions? Why does propaganda often represent a decisive step in the setting of massacres or genocides? These are the topics students address: they start analysing their own prejudices as well as stereotypes that language and some propaganda images can convey. Finally, they reflect on the role these racist prejudices have played in some historical events from the 19th and 20th century. The aim is to show the invariables in prejudices throughout various historical periods.Materials used:
Written or other published material, Audiovisual material, Photography, posters
Link to the material:Material produced:
Written materialSequence of activities - methodology:
1. Discussion & analysis of the definition of prejudices 2. Commentary of an animation film on prejudices abroad about French people 3. Deconstruction of commonplace prejudices 4. Document study on prejudices & stereotypes leading to genocidesLength of activity:
Up to 5 hoursIs the activity digital?:
NoLanguage(s) in which activity can be delivered:
FrenchIs specialist knowledge or professional training required?:
YesIf yes, which type?:
Other, Pedagogy, knowledge of history and understanding of the topic
Target population
Components of the practice
Accessibility and replicability
Qualitative Details
Has this practice been evaluated?
YesBy whom?:
Participants, Informal non-participant observer, Instructor delivering the practice, Internal evaluatorBy what means?:
Informal verbal feedback, Formal verbal feedback, Qualitative written feedback, Quantitative surveyCore content knowledge and transferable skills:
Understanding of the nature of prejudices and the fact that many derive their sources from history; Deconstruction of such prejudices and prevention of their consequences; Understanding and knowledge of today common place prejudices; Develop critical thinkingIndicators of success:
High demand from teachers; positive feedback; constant reevaluation according to feedbackEducational coordinator contact details:
Name: Marini Bambi
Email address: ateliershorslesmurs@memorialdelashoah.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:
Materials neededMain challenges to teachers adapting this practice for their students:
Knowledge of the topicAvailability of guidance/training/replication materials (and in what language/format currently):
N/AOther comments or details:
N/A