Holocaust Education and Citizenship Education in a turbulent international context

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24140/issn.1645-7250.rle68.dt07

Abstract

This article discusses the relationship between Teaching and Learning about the Holocaust (TLH) and Global Citizenship Education (GCE), the development of school-based TLH in Scotland, and the impact of turbulent international contexts on teachers who teach the Holocaust.
These contexts include the Israel-Hamas War (2023-2025). Using evidence from Scotland, where teaching the Holocaust is not mandatory in the curriculum, this article highlights the importance of a whole-school approach where TLH and GCE are seamlessly integrated, and where networking and clear leadership are common practices in school-based TLH. The article also explores the challenges teachers face when delivering TLH and our findings would suggest that despite a turbulent educational context, teachers’ commitment to TLH remains consistent.

Keywords: Global Citizenship Education, Holocaust education, teaching and learning about the Holocaust

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Published
2025-12-17
How to Cite
Paula Cowan, Elysha Ramage, Henry Maitles, & Andrew Killen. (2025). Holocaust Education and Citizenship Education in a turbulent international context. Revista Lusófona De Educação, 68(68), 149-164. https://doi.org/10.24140/issn.1645-7250.rle68.dt07
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Vol. 68 No. 68 (2025): Revista Lusófona da Educação
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Copyright (c) 2025 Paula Cowan, Elysha Ramage, Henry Maitles, Andrew Killen

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