Slavery Simulations: Just Don't
We're saddened by the news of yet another classroom lesson on slavery involving a troubling simulation—but we're not surprised. Our research has shown some common pitfalls when teaching and learning about slavery. In this edition of The Moment, we explain why mock auctions—along with simulations of the Middle Passage—do more harm than good, and we provide resources for teaching this history more effectively.
- Another Slavery Simulation: We Can and Must Do Better
- Teaching Hard History: Building Better Lessons About Slavery
- ‘Teaching Hard History’ Podcast