Topic > The Dangers of Indifference: Lessons from Elie Wiesel

After the first phase of the teaching process is complete, I will ask my students to identify the needy people around them. Who has no voice? Who needs help? Who is being treated unfairly? Then I will ask them what we, as responsible and caring citizens, should do, and we will discuss how this affects those around us when we do nothing (referring to exercise one). As a class, we will create a community service project that students find important. Then assigning work based on the strengths students possess and then helping students set up their project. Whether it's serving at a soup kitchen, organizing a clothing and food drive, or even raising awareness about something they think is important. The key is to identify the virtues and strengths that will help them be better citizens and give them the knowledge and confidence to fit into situations that need their help.