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The Holocaust is a controversial and difficult teaching topic that needs to be approached sensitively and with an awareness of the complex and emotive issues involved. This book offers pragmatic pedagogical and classroom-based guidance for teachers and trainee teachers on how to intelligently teach holocaust education in a meaningful and age-appropriate way. Key coverage includes: • Practical approaches and useful resources for teaching in schools • Holocaust education and citizenship • Holocaust remembrance as an educational opportunity • How to explore the topic of anti-semitism in the classroom • Exploring international perspectives on holocaust education
Timeline of Holocaust Education
1947
The Diary of Anne Frank first published in the Netherlands Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum (also known as the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum) created by the Polish Parliament
1951
Yom HaShoah designated by the Israeli Parliament
1952
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl first published in English
1961–62
The trial of Adolf Eichmann
1979
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
1988
March of the Living programme established
1990
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) first condemns antisemitism; this includes Holocaust denial
1992
Art Spiegelman wins the Pulitzer Prize for the graphic novel Maus
1993
Film Schindler’s List released; International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem, Israel, established
1998
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance established
1999
Lessons from Auschwitz programme established by the Holocaust Educational Trust
2000
Stockholm Declaration
2001
Holocaust Memorial Day introduced in the UK
2005
International Holocaust Remembrance Day designated by the United Nations General Assembly
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