Holocaust Memorial Day in schools – context, process and content: a review of research into Holocaust education

Author： Burtonwood Neil  

Publisher： Routledge Ltd

ISSN： 1469-5847

Source： Educational Research, Vol.44, Iss.1, 2002-03, pp. : 69-82

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Previous Menu Next

Abstract

The Holocaust was officially remembered in Britain for the first time on 27 January 2001. This is to be an annual event and it is intended that it will provide a focus for work in schools. The paper reviews the findings of research into Holocaust education and discusses the implications for teachers intending to respond to this important initiative.

Related content

Developing Positive Values: a case study of Holocaust Memorial Day in the primary schools of one local authority in Scotland

By Cowan Paula   Maitles Henry  

Educational Review, Vol. 54, Iss. 3, 2002-11 ,pp. : 219-229 (11)

Routledge Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Holocaust Education in Ontario High Schools: an antidote to racism?

By Short Geoffrey  

Cambridge Journal of Education, Vol. 30, Iss. 2, 2000-06 ,pp. : 291-305 (15)

Routledge Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Holocaust education in Polish public schools: Between remembrance and civic education

By Milerski Bogusław  

Prospects, Vol. 40, Iss. 1, 2010-03 ,pp. : 115-132 (18)

Springer Publishing Company

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Teaching the Holocaust in Primary Schools in Scotland: modes, methodology and content

By Maitles Henry   Cowan Paula  

Educational Review, Vol. 51, Iss. 3, 1999-11 ,pp. : 263-271 (9)

Routledge Ltd

Access to resources Recommend Favorite

Holocaust education in Jewish schools in Israel: Goals, dilemmas, challenges

By Gross Zehavit  

Prospects, Vol. 40, Iss. 1, 2010-03 ,pp. : 93-113 (21)

Springer Publishing Company

Access to resources Recommend Favorite