Video animation, an infographic with information, and a class activity. A short video with an exploration of the issue of migration, with a focus on refugees and asylum seekers. The resource aims to clarify terms around migration, inform teachers and children about migration, and also provide teachers with the methodologies necessary and approriate to approach such a sensitive topic. The animation focuses on the parallels between the experience of current refugees specifically from Syria and that of Irish people during the Great Famine. The objective is to foster empathy among children.
Author: Trocaire
Year: 2018
Languages: English
Typology of education resource : Video Animation
GCE Issues: Diversity issues
Author: Trocaire
Specific sub-thematic area(s): Migration, human rights, history, social justice
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Tags:
human rights , migration , social justice
School subject(s)/field(s) of studies in which the educational resource can be used: History, Cross curricular
Methodology: Animaton, discussion, letter writing
Age range: 10-13
Link to website: https://www.trocaire.org/getinvolved/education/global-schools-resource