Teaching Genocide through Literature and Film

The films and texts we bring into our classrooms shape how students come to understand some of history’s most difficult chapters. In this workshop, educators will take a critical look at the media commonly used to teach genocide — the effective, the flawed, and the problematic — examining both film and literature through the lens of pedagogy and classroom practice. Participants will consider what’s currently being used in classrooms and why, explore stronger alternatives worth considering, and discuss strategies for selecting and teaching these materials more effectively across different grade levels and learning objectives. Whether refining an existing unit or building one from scratch, this session offers practical, research-informed guidance for teaching this difficult but essential subject.

This Workshop Includes:

• 1.5 CPDU Hours
• Ready to Use Classroom Tools and Tactics