During the Second World War, Norway was invaded by the Nazis and a programme of ethnic cleansing against the Norwegian Jews was initiated. However, unlike the other countries under German occupation, the Norwegians managed to save almost their entire population of Jews which ran to over 7,000 people. This was done through a unified movement to protect and evacuate the Jews, carried out across the country and within every community.
Through hot-seating and guided improvisation the workshop leaders will examine different fictional characters with the children from this period of history exploring their feelings and possible responses to the situation.This will help the children to develop empathy and conscious decision-making skills and to find creative, assertive responses to the aggression of others.
The workshop will explore how we can promote inclusion and support through our behaviour to others and will allow children to experience assertive, brave behaviour through playing in role and working with adults in role.This session meets Key Stage 2 Teaching Requirements in the following ways:
Citizenship, Taking Part, Citizenship
Enabling children to explain how somebody felt, as well as what they said, in a communication; to participate actively in a group discussion and problem-solving activity; to express their own views, and sometimes adapt them after having listened to the views of others; to recognise that there may be conflicting views and that a compromise may be needed;to give and receive constructive feedback in a structured situation; to represent the views of others when sharing information.
Citizenship, Choices
Enabling children to identify rights and responsibilities to consider when making decisions; discuss their opinions with others and explain their choices; appreciate the responsibilities involved in making choices.
Citizenship, Living in a Diverse World
Enabling children to know that as humans we all have basic needs and rights, and give examples of these; demonstrate respect for difference and communicate this to others; to begin to develop a sense of empathy and commonality with people in other places; to begin to consider the feelings and points of view of others, both in their own community and the wider world; to begin to recognise and respect the similarities and differences between people in different places.
Citizenship, Children’s Rights, Human Rights
Enabling children to know that their actions affect themselves and others; to be able to see things from others’ points of view; to show that they have the skills to challenge teasing, bullying and discrimination, and know how and where to seek help; enabling children to learn the difference between wants, needs and rights; to know that rights come with responsibilities; to show an awareness of the rights of others and their responsibility to uphold those rights; to use their skills of participation and responsible action.