Identity and Pedagogy Shoah Education in Israeli State Schools |
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| Author:
| Cohen, Erik H. |
| Series title: | Jewish Identities in Post-Modern Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-936235-81-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Academic Studies Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $129.00 |
Book Description:
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This pedagogical and sociological analysis of Shoah (Holocaust) education in Israeli state schools is based on an empirical survey conducted in 2007-2009 among junior high school and high school students, teachers, principals in general and religious schools, and experts in the field. It explores issues such as materials and methods, beliefs and attitudes, messages imparted, pedagogical challenges, and implications for national and religious identity and universal values.
This pedagogical and sociological analysis of Shoah (Holocaust) education in Israeli state schools is based on an empirical survey conducted in 2007-2009 among junior high school and high school students, teachers, principals in general and religious schools, and experts in the field. It explores issues such as materials and methods, beliefs and attitudes, messages imparted, pedagogical challenges, and implications for national and religious identity and universal values.