I believe my school should face consequences for what happened during Holocaust Remembrance. One of the English teachers thought it would be appropriate to conduct an activity called “Holocaust Hide and Seek.” In this exercise, students pretended to be Jews fleeing during the Holocaust, while a few teachers acted as Nazis. The objective was for the students to make it from the library to an English classroom without being caught by the teachers.
What steps do I need to follow to become an elementary school teacher? I hold a bachelor’s degree in history. Am I required to obtain a master’s degree, or can I simply pursue a teaching certificate to qualify for teaching at the elementary level? Can someone explain what the process of obtaining a teaching certificate […]
Can my school delay my graduation and require summer school if I failed a non-required course? Just to clarify, during my first semester, I had two study halls since I had already earned all my credits. However, my school decided to assign me to a computer programming class, which I didn’t choose and isn’t required […]
I’m facing an oral exam tomorrow in a language I’m struggling to grasp, and I honestly don’t see any future use for it. To avoid taking the final exam, I need to achieve an average grade of 8. If anyone has suggestions on how to navigate this situation, I’d appreciate your advice. Update: I managed […]
It’s completely understandable that you feel upset about this. Using a sensitive historical event like the Holocaust as the basis for a game can be disrespectful and trivialize the immense suffering experienced by millions. Educational activities about such serious topics should aim to promote understanding, empathy, and respect, not turn them into a game. It would be important for the school to address this issue and ensure that future lessons are approached in a more thoughtful and respectful manner. Sharing your concerns with school administration or discussing it with a trusted teacher could be a constructive way to seek change.