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Case: Why No White History Month? It is the month of February again, and I am very excited about the Black History month. As a young African American elementary school teacher, I make sure that I fully take advantage of the Black History month in my lessons with my 5th graders. Yesterday, we were talking about important African American political figures, who made life better for all Americans. During this lesson, one of my students raised her hand and asked why there was no "White History month?" "Were White Americans not as important?" I did not have a good answer to her question. I must be doing something wrong to have a student feel this way. How would you answer this question? Do you think it is problematic to integrate African Americans to all my lessons during February? How can I fix this? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I do not feel that what you have taught is wrong. I would explain some of the obstacles that African Americans have had to overcome, and maybe allow the students to research and see what people of other races have the same issues. Have them brainstorm some famous Caucasian people they know and see what obstacles they have had to overcome and compare the two. THis way you can incorporate both and compare to others. I also think that this would be a great way to incorporate all of the races and cultures of each student in your class. I think it is great to integrate African Americans into some of your lessons in February. You may not have to complete it in ALL lessons, especially if it isn't part of your curriculum. |
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