There are few things that I truly dread teaching about. The biggest one is the holocaust. I am always surprised to find people that really "enjoy" learning about or teaching the holocaust. I cringe when students show excitement in learning about Hitler as if he is still someone to place upon a pedestal.
The most interesting part of this is that the last few times I have had to teach this subject, I have felt sick. Actually it's more than that, I start becoming sick. This morning I woke up with a headache, stuffed up nose and sore throat. I would call this a coincidence except for the fact that I have gotten sick the last 3 times I have had to teach this subject. It is just another example for me that our mental health totally affects our physical health. I have been dreading this day all week. The death, the images, the truth of hatred - it drains me of my faith in humanity. Good thing humanity is not the place where I put my faith.
I'm with you on this one. It's also the sense of responsibility I feel when I teach it. Keep it interesting, but not fun. Make it memorable, but not entertaining. It's such a huge thing to teach and so easy to screw up.
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