Hitler's Daughter

This workshop aligns with key outcomes in The Arts, encouraging students to engage with complex themes through drama and storytelling.

• Drama: Students explore character development, moral dilemmas and narrative structure by embodying characters and performing scenes from the play. They will deepen their understanding of the story and its historical context through role-playing and group activities.

• Storytelling: By using dramatic techniques and narration, students will practice weaving compelling stories, enhancing their ability to engage with and interpret both historical and fictional narratives.

The workshop supports the English curriculum by focusing on storytelling, language and critical thinking.

• Narrative Understanding: Students analyse the structure and themes of Hitler’s Daughter, focusing on the intertwining narratives of past and present, and developing their skills in critical thinking and literary analysis.

• Language and Expression: Through drama and storytelling, students explore how language conveys emotion, builds character and shapes the themes of identity and moral responsibility.

This workshop also aligns with key elements of the History curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of history through an engaging dramatic exploration.

• Historical Understanding: Students explore the historical backdrop of Nazi Germany and post-war Australia, gaining insights into the complexity of world history, identity and the effects of World War II on different generations.

• Critical Thinking: By reflecting on the characters' moral dilemmas, students practice analyzing historical events and understanding their relevance in contemporary society.

Through collaborative activities and reflective discussions, students develop key interpersonal and self-management skills.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Students work together in groups to create dramatic scenes, fostering cooperation, communication and shared problem-solving.

• Empathy and Perspective-Taking: Exploring the moral conflicts faced by the characters helps students develop empathy and gain insight into the experiences of others, particularly in the context of historical and social issues.

This workshop encourages students to think critically about complex themes while using creative methods to express ideas and emotions.

• Problem-Solving: Students analyse the characters' challenges and decisions, thinking critically about identity, history and morality.

• Innovation: By creating their own scenes and dialogue, students experiment with different approaches to storytelling, encouraging creativity in representing complex historical and social issues.