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Case: I Wish I Were Black!
As a teacher of 5th grade students, I try to make sure that my students have a good sense of all the people and cultures that make up this country. Last couple weeks, I paid special attention to the African American people who have made significant contributions to the US. We read a book written by Walter Dean Myers. We have studied scientists, writers, and political figures. Students were very engaged and interested in the content. Yesterday something happened that puzzled me. Three of my White students told me that they wished they were Black. This was not my intention when I planned all my lessons on contributions of African Americans. How should I address this issue?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Focusing on one race and not the other creates the separation that we want to eliminate. When teaching about the people that made significant contributions to the U.S. mention their race, but don't over do it. They weren't successful contributors because of the color of their skin, but because of the content of their character. Don't highlight their race, but instead highlight their contribution. Be sure that each race in your class is represented when you are teaching this unit. That way everyone sees that someone who looks like them can have a real impact on the world around them. |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: |
| Rated On: September 15, 2013 9:21 pm |
| Rated By: Stormye Brantley |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: This is a very helpful solution we do not want to focus on just one race. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 5:32 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda Meredith |
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