The Genocide perpetrated by Hitler and the Nazis during World War Two, also known as the Holocaust, resulted in the death of over six million jewish men, women, and children. The staggering implications, both historical and cultural, of the tragic events surrounding the Holocaust, should be of immense value to the education of aspiring students all over the world. However, there are voices of dissent among educators as to the viability of Holocaust education.
Should the Holocaust come to be taught about in schools, would its impact upon children of varying ages be for the most part positive, or negative? When should Holocaust Education be taught, and to whom?
Many questions and have been brought to light, regarding exactly how beneficial …show more content…
Just how valuable would Holocaust education really be? Not only is teaching about the Holocaust important merely for its historical relevance, but it is also an important lesson in moral and ethical principles. We have a lot to learn from the Holocaust; people prefer to blame the it entirely on Hitler, rather than face the truth-- one man simply does not commit a genocide of six million people. The people have to let it happen. Either by action, or inaction. These mistakes can be averted in the future, but only if we have the guts to learn from our …show more content…
In terms of logistics, education in the Holocaust should be administered at the High School level. It would be meaningless (and even detrimental) to younger children, and the upper middle-school history curriculum occupies the important niche of early American history; it would be a shame to insert the events of the Holocaust into an already strained curriculum, merely as a footnote on the pages of history. No-- the Holocaust deserves to be explored in the fullness of its complexities, and the depth of its tragedies. Thus, the answer would appear obvious: The holocaust should be taught to High School students.
Teachers have been instructing their students about the Holocaust at the High School level for decades, and we (the people!) are not about to let bigotry and disunity create conflict within the educational system. However, older children stand to gain much more from it. The holocaust should be taught to High School students. Our priority should always be, and always has been, to create a strong foundation for the next generation. Let us build it upon the sacrifice of six million human beings, that we may become a better nation, and a better
Should the Holocaust come to be taught about in schools, would its impact upon children of varying ages be for the most part positive, or negative? When should Holocaust Education be taught, and to whom?
Many questions and have been brought to light, regarding exactly how beneficial …show more content…
Just how valuable would Holocaust education really be? Not only is teaching about the Holocaust important merely for its historical relevance, but it is also an important lesson in moral and ethical principles. We have a lot to learn from the Holocaust; people prefer to blame the it entirely on Hitler, rather than face the truth-- one man simply does not commit a genocide of six million people. The people have to let it happen. Either by action, or inaction. These mistakes can be averted in the future, but only if we have the guts to learn from our …show more content…
In terms of logistics, education in the Holocaust should be administered at the High School level. It would be meaningless (and even detrimental) to younger children, and the upper middle-school history curriculum occupies the important niche of early American history; it would be a shame to insert the events of the Holocaust into an already strained curriculum, merely as a footnote on the pages of history. No-- the Holocaust deserves to be explored in the fullness of its complexities, and the depth of its tragedies. Thus, the answer would appear obvious: The holocaust should be taught to High School students.
Teachers have been instructing their students about the Holocaust at the High School level for decades, and we (the people!) are not about to let bigotry and disunity create conflict within the educational system. However, older children stand to gain much more from it. The holocaust should be taught to High School students. Our priority should always be, and always has been, to create a strong foundation for the next generation. Let us build it upon the sacrifice of six million human beings, that we may become a better nation, and a better