Students Experience History Firsthand in Award-Winning Archive Project
Students from the Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium in Dülken are set to experience history firsthand, with regular visits to the internet archive planned as part of their history lessons. This initiative, which emphasizes the importance of authentic source material, has been recognized and awarded by Bildungspartner NRW.
During a recent project week, 162 students delved into individual fates of those persecuted by the Nazi regime at the local archive. The project, titled 'Never let Auschwitz happen again', was a collaboration between the gymnasium and the local archive, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The local archive praised the full commitment of the team in managing over 160 students over two days. The principal of the Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium highlighted the significance of authentic source material, especially in the current era of AI and fake news. This educational partnership, initially agreed for five years, aims to be long-term. The award-winning project was one of three recognized by Bildungspartner NRW, alongside initiatives from Bruhl and Lippstadt.
The award-winning collaboration between the Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium and the local archive underscores the value of inviting students to work with original sources. This partnership, set to continue for at least five years, promises to enrich history lessons and foster a deeper understanding of the past.
