Democracy at Risk: Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior and Elie Wiesel’s Night
This in-person event will explore classroom-ready resources and teaching strategies to support students in studying the Holocaust and Elie Wiesel’s Night.
December 03, 2025 - December 04, 2025
Beachwood, OH
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About this event:
Multi-Session
Our multi-session professional learning series are designed for in-depth exploration of themes and topics that help educators strengthen their skills and competencies. Session information is included in the event details.
Instructor-Led
This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.
This event qualifies for Certificate of Completion.
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Key Points
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This workshop is intended for middle and high school teachers of history, literature, and humanities and/or educators who want an understanding of Facing History’s pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.
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Content will focus on Facing History & Ourselves’ core case study, Holocaust and Human Behavior, and our ELA literature guide, Teaching Night.
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Facing History courses approach the study of history through the examination of human behavior and the impact of choices on historical outcomes.
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Our lessons, strategies, and learning experiences are designed to guide educators to support students through the process of identifying universal themes among historical events and literary texts while learning to recognize the specific context and particular choices that make every event and individual’s experience unique.
Studying the Holocaust and human behavior allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history while fostering their skills in ethical and moral reasoning, critical analysis, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical habits of mind for sustaining democracy.
This workshop introduces middle and high school teachers to the resources and teaching strategies in Facing History’s core resource, Holocaust and Human Behavior, as well as our ELA literature guide, Teaching Night.
Cost: There is a $25 registration fee due once your application has been accepted. Beachwood High School educators are exempt from fees for this event.
Certificate of Completion
This event qualifies for a Certificate of Completion. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 15 hour(s) of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.
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