Experts in historiography and the Holocaust discuss challenges faced by history instructors, integrating historiography in secondary school curriculum, and the emotionalization in far-right politics. Woody Holton talks about triggering, the Far Right targeting Black history, and the shift towards emotional appeals in American far-right politics.
Implementing a historiography-based inquiry model helps students analyze historical narratives, like Holocaust testimonies.
Woody Holton discusses fragileism in far-right politics, emphasizing emotional appeals over rational discourse.
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Teaching Historiography and Inquiry Strategies
The podcast episode delves into the challenges faced by history instructors and presents innovative strategies to overcome them. One key idea discussed is the implementation of a historiography-based inquiry model in high school classrooms. This model aims to help students analyze historiography and understand its impact on shaping historical narratives. Through examples like exploring Holocaust victims' voices, the episode highlights the importance of engaging students in historiographical interpretation.
Addressing Fragileism in Far-Right Politics
The podcast episode features a conversation with Woody Holton, discussing his upcoming article on fragileism in far-right politics. Holton examines the emotionalization of far-right ideologies and investigates the phenomenon of fragileism, characterized by extreme emotional appeals over rational discourse. By sharing experiences and insights, he aims to shed light on this trend and its implications on political dynamics and societal discourse.
Advocating for Inclusive Education and Activism
Woody Holton's engagement in addressing book bans and promoting diverse perspectives in education serves as a focal point in the podcast. His advocacy for inclusive teaching practices and active participation in defending academic freedom against censorship is highlighted. By navigating the complexities of activism amidst political divisions, Holton's article aims to inspire academics to uphold critical thinking and support diverse voices in educational settings.
Producer Matt Hermane speaks with Agnieszka Aya Marczyk, Abby Reisman, and Brenda Santos about their #AHRSyllabus piece “Teaching Historiography: Testimony and the Study of the Holocaust.” Then Conor Howard hears from Woody Holton on his article “Chilling Affects: Newly Troubled about Triggering, the Far Right Takes Aim at Black History.”
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