Meet at the Museum

The aim of this seminar is to enhance discussions between Norwegian and Polish teachers about the value and possible pitfalls of using museums and memorial sites when introducing students to our societies` dark heritage.

How can the school system and museums cooperate to train students' alertness to antidemocratic attitudes and politics?
How do we create spaces for students to reflect upon and talk about topics such as racism and antisemitism – both as a part of our histories and as tendencies in our societies today?
How can alternative arenas for learning, such as museums, help students develop a better understanding of how racism and antisemitism have been and are threats to a democratic public culture.

In the different workshops teachers and educators from Poland and Norway will have the chance to share their own experiences – both within and outside of the classroom. This will be an opportunity to discuss the challenges we face encountering students` questions, interests, views and misconceptions.

Tid: 6. mars 2023 12:00 – 9. mars 2023 14:00

Program

Monday, March 6

12.00–13.00	Arrival and lunch
13.00-13.05	Welcome by director Guri Hjeltnes
13.05–13.15	Presentation of the Norwegian and the Polish school system
13.15–14.15	Workshop: What do you do when students suddenly express racist or antisemitic views? Sharing experiences of “panic moments” from Polish and Norwegian classrooms
14.15–14.30	Break
14.30–16.00	Presentation of results of Tools for youth – How do young visitors use the permanent exhibition at The Center for Studies of Holocaust and Minorities? A visit to the permanent exhibition at The Norwegian Center for Studies of Holocaust and Minorities
16.00–19.00	Free time
19.00	Dinner

Tuesday, March 7

09.30–10.00	Coffee and fruit
10.00–11.45	Panel discussion. What are the gains of visiting museums and memorial sites? Learning about antisemitism and racism outside of the classroom.
11.45–12.30	Lunch
12.30–14.00	A visit to the exhibition In/visible
19.00	Dinner