A survey of TEACHERS ’ experiences and perceptions in relation to teaching about A survey of TEACHERS’ experiences and perceptions in relation to teaching about THE HOLOCAUST by Anders Lange THE HOLOCAUST Forum för levande historia Stora Nygatan 10–12 Box 2123, 103 13 Stockholm Anders Lange Phone: +46 8 723 87 50 Fax: +46 8 723 87 59
[email protected] www.levandehistoria.se ISBN: 978-91-977117-9-1 A survey of TEACHERS’ experiences and perceptions in relation to teaching about THE HOLOCAUST by Anders Lange The study was conducted on the commission of the Living History Forum. It can be downloaded or ordered from www.levandehistoria.se Author: Anders Lange Translation from Swedish: David Shannon Graphic design: Direktör Wigg Reklambyrå Printed by: Elanders Gotab 2008 The Living History Forum Stora Nygatan 10–12 Box 2123, 103 13 Stockholm Tel: 08-723 87 50 Fax: 08-723 87 59
[email protected] www.levandehistoria.se ISBN: 978-91-977487-0-4 © The Living History Forum 2008 The Living History Forum Taking history as our point of departure, we investigate contemporary processes that can lead to intolerance and injustice. We proceed from facts about the Holocaust and other genocides, but also from events that have taken place in Sweden. By means of education, cultural events and discussions, the Living History Forum works to consolidate both democracy and the insight that all people are of equal worth. About the writer Anders Lange is emeritus professor of international migration and ethnic relations at Stockholm University. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology (Stockholm) and is a ”docent” (”dozent”, ”reader”.