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Debra Smith replied to the topic Reflection – On Austrian Soil – mid point in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2021 Summer Seminar Responses 3 years, 8 months ago
That is a great connection to Confederate statues. It is difficult for those who have ancestors on the side of the Confederacy.
The teaching of history in the US has come under attack. There are those that do not want the reality of history taught. I remember learning about the Civil War in middle school. I was told it was about State’s Rights…[Read more] -
Debra Smith replied to the topic Greetings from California in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
Hi Ann:
I would love to know how you integrate the arts into your curriculum. I am a music teacher and I have taught the Holocaust using music.
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Whole Teacher, Whole Student, Whole Classroom in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2021 Summer Seminar Responses 3 years, 9 months ago
Alexandra:
Well stated! I always tried to make my classroom a safe space for my students. Students need an ally in this world.
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Hello Everyone! in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
Scott:
Great to meet you! Congratulations on your new position!
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Debra Smith started the topic Austrian Soil in the forum On Austrian Soil – 2021 Summer Seminar Responses 3 years, 9 months ago
I finished Austrian Soil. What a beautiful and emotional story.
Sondra questioned herself about whether she should have asked the Holocaust questions of the teacher group. The answer is, yes! As teachers, some of the best lessons veer off the lesson plan. Challenging our students is sometimes uncomfortable, but necessary. Sondra’s journey to…[Read more] -
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In reply to: Lisa Balka replied to the topic Hello from Deb in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions Hi Debra! I am from Gratz, too!! I would have loved to have continued on with the PhD program, but with […] ViewGreat to meet you, Lisa!
I’m so nervous about the PhD program. Everyone seems so accomplished and intelligent. I’m not sure I can write on a scholarly level, but I’m going to try:)
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Debra Smith started the topic Austrian Soil in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
To me, it was always part of teaching to teach empathy and morality. It was interesting that there were teachers in Sondra’s class that did not see that.
“One learns to know only what one loves, and the deeper and fuller the knowledge is to be, the more powerful, and vivid must be the love, indeed the passion.” -Goethe
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Greetings from Heather in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
Hi Heather!
I started reading some timely books; White Fragility, Stamped, How to Be an Anti Racist. I never realized how little I knew.
I would love to hear more about your dissertation. I’ve just begun the doctoral program at Gratz College.Deb
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Greetings from Sunny South Carolina! in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
I agree, middle school students are always an adventure. I found them to be open and honest about their feelings. I look forward to learning from this group.
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Greetings from S. Salem, NY in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
Jacquie:
Great to meet you!I love your energy and passion.
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Hello everyone! in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 9 months ago
Alexandra:
I absolutely love your work in developing children’s voices. I taught in a school with a high poverty rate, parents in prison, parents on drugs. So much trauma. They need to be heard.
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Debra Smith replied to the topic Hello from Eileen in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 10 months ago
Eileen:
Wonderful to meet you and learn more about WWII/Holocaust and France.
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Debra Smith started the topic Hello from Deb in the forum 2021 Summer Seminar Participant Introductions 3 years, 10 months ago
I am so excited to meet and learn from each of you. My name is Deb Smith and I am located in Hanover, PA (near Gettysburg). At the end of the 2019 school year, I retired after 34 years as a music/theatre/music of the Holocaust teacher.
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