Professional Development
Professional Development for Teachers
Teaching the Holocaust can be daunting. The amount of information can be overwhelming and time available can be limited. Further, the Holocaust is a dark period in human history, how does one teach with sensitivity and not traumatise students? The Jewish Holocaust Centre is here to help! We offer professional development courses, as well as partner with organisations to deliver learning outcomes.
We are here to support you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at education@jhc.org.au if we can be of any assistance.
Teaching the Holocaust in a meaningful and safe way
The Holocaust is a challenging topic. How can you teach this difficult topic in a meaningful way, in a supportive and safe environment? Join the JHC’s Head of Education, Lisa Phillips, with some guidance and advice to ensure that your lessons follow the ‘safely in and safely out’ principle and are rewarding for your students.
Date: 17 February 2021
Time: 4.30 PM – 5.30 PM
Duration: (60min) via Zoom
Cost: $25
Enhance your teaching with engaging resources
The Holocaust is such a vast topic, it is often difficult to know where to begin, especially when one only has a few lessons. In this workshop, join the JHC’s Head of Education, Lisa Phillips, who will demonstrate a few learning resources, techniques and strategies that teachers can confidently use in the classroom knowing they are teaching the Holocaust effectively in only a few lessons.
Date: 18 February 2021
Time: 4.30 PM – 5.30 PM
Duration: (60min) via Zoom
Cost: $25
Antisemitism: The Longest Hatred
Antisemitism has been described as the ‘longest hatred.’ In this two-part course, you will explore the evolution and manifestations of antisemitism – from ancient and medieval to contemporary. Paul Forgasz, the course lecturer and an affiliate of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University, will examine how no other group prejudice has displayed such intensity and historic continuity in different times and places, culminating in the most devastating of consequences, the Holocaust.
This program is being delivered in partnership with the Jewish Museum of Australia. The use will be made of both primary and secondary sources, and you will also engage in discussion about the application of these rich learning materials in your own classrooms. No prior knowledge will be assumed on the part of participants.
Date: 11 & 18 March 2021
Time: 4.15 PM – 6.30 PM
Duration: (135min) via Zoom
Cost: $20
Gandel Holocaust Studies
The Gandel Holocaust Studies Program begins with a prerequisite online course that provides historical background on pre-war Jewish history. Each participant is required to take this course prior to the teacher-training seminar at Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem. The full-year program continues with a follow-up seminar in Australia and professional exchange about issues in Holocaust education.
Find out moreResources for Teachers & Students
For each virtual resource, the JHC Education team has written suggested learning activities and worksheets for students to complete. In addition, teachers will find a specific guide with recommendations on some possible ways to use these resources in the classroom.
To view the free resources, please click the button below to complete your registration form and receive a password. All resources are only available via registration.
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Virtual Workshops
Our Virtual Workshops are custom built and based on the specific needs of the teacher and their students.
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JHC child safety commitment
All children visiting or engaging with the JHC have a right to feel and be safe, respected, valued and protected from harm.
The JHC is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children at our museum. Our museum deals with difficult themes and material. We create and maintain a child safe environment as the welfare of children is our priority.