Meet Robin and Wael

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• Citizenship
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
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• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Introduction

In this method, students use interactive questions and assignments to explore the similarities and differences in the stories of Robin and Wael. Robin is a Dutch Jew; Wael is a Syrian-Palestinian refugee living in Berlin. They both experience that others want to blame them for a conflict for which they have no responsibility.

Instructions

Robin and Wael were interviewed in 2016. Their stories are still relevant today.

Tip: 

- Watch the two videos in advance

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Meet Robin and Wael

People look at the conflict from different perspectives, creating a range of views and opinions.

Since Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, the war has been in the headlines.

In this lesson, we interact and listen to each other, to give space to all emotions and questions.

The history of Israel and the Palestinian territories has been marked by tensions and war for many years.

Brief introduction to the overarching theme of the lesson.

Why is there a war?

This question is big and complicated and requires a long explanation. It is perhaps important to begin by reflecting on the emotions that all wars evoke, and to recognise the suffering, sorrow and pain they cause.

By exploring the stories of two young people in Europe who are not part of the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict but are drawn to it, a different, personal, peer perspective emerges.

In this lesson, we look at the impact of conflict on the lives of young people in Europe. You will meet:

They explain that others blame them for a war for which they have no responsibility.

Robin

&

Wael

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Short lesson description for the student.

Video Slide!

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Pick one word that expresses how you feel about this story 

Pick one word that expresses how you feel about this story 

Drag & Drop

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Name one difference between Robin’s story and Wael’s

Name one similarity between Robin’s and Wael’s stories

What are you left wondering?

Anne Frank, 3 May 1944

'... what's the point of the war? Why, oh why can't people live together peacefully? Why all this destruction?'

Conclude with the photo and quote of Anne Frank. Optionally, you can discuss the quote with the students.

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learning path Facing discrimination

Michelle

Luister naar haar verhaal

Maryam

Luister naar haar verhaal

Salma

Luister naar haar verhaal

Do you want to learn more about how discrimination works and how it influences young people's life?

Daniel

Luister naar zijn verhaal

Ilias

Luister naar zijn verhaal

A possible follow-up to this lesson is Learning Path 2: Facing  Discrimination in the Stories that Move toolbox. Meet more young people to learn about how discrimination works and how it has impacted their lives.

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