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ERIC Number: EJ427730
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
Merging History and Literature in Teaching about Genocide.
Drew, Margaret A.
Social Education, v55 n2 p128-29 Feb 1991
Delineates the difficulties of teaching about genocide. Suggests literature helps students understand atrocities as real events affecting individuals. Claims literature reflects deep historical truths, whereas history provides the perspective for placing individual tragedy in larger context. Includes suggestions for recommended reading for children and young adults. (NL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Genocide, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, International Crimes, International Studies, Moral Issues, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, World History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Information Analyses
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Holocaust Literature
Note: The revised edition of Social Education (v55 n2 Feb 1991) was annotated.