Democracy at Risk: A Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior Seminar, NY
What could the collapse of democracy and the rise of the Nazis in twentieth century Germany teach us about the fragility of democracy? This event will occur in-person.
This event has concluded.
New York, NY
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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 CTLE (New York).
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In this three-day seminar for middle and high school educators in the New York area, participants will:
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Learn scholarship on the history of the collapse of democracy in Germany, the rise of the Nazis, and the steps that led to world war and genocide; and examine research focused on human behavior, group dynamics, and bias.
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Engage with teaching strategies that help students interrogate text, think critically, and discuss controversial issues respectfully.
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Increase students’ ability to facilitate respectful classroom discussions on difficult issues such as racism, antisemitism, and other forms of exclusion.
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Explore Facing History’s approach to structuring curriculum to ensure that it’s relevant and that it helps young people connect history to the world today, their own lives, and the choices they make.
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Discover classroom-ready print and digital (including Google Classroom) resources.
Registration for this event is now closed. Please email newyork [at] facinghistory.org (newyork[at]facinghistory[dot]org) for more information.
During the Weimar Republic and into the 1930s, German citizens rejected democracy and embraced fascism and antisemitism. Studying this period allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions about human behavior and develop skills in critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement. This seminar introduces middle and high school teachers to the resources and teaching strategies in Facing History’s core resource Holocaust and Human Behavior.
Location: The New York Historical
170 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
Certificate of Completion
New York educators who attend the full three-day seminar are eligible for at least 12 CTLE hours after completion of this event.
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