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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!)
I believe that the students were inspired by the African American people who made contricutions. As a teacher I would address the issue by saying by stating that the African Americans did make great contributions, but the students should be take pride in who they are and their culture. To make sure that their is a balance of culture in the classroom, I would make sure that other races and cultures are talked about, and address the contributions that they made. |
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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: Addressing all cultures is a good solution. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 5:31 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda Meredith |
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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: I am glad that the students were inspired! I do agree that you must make sure they know that all cultures helped shape the world. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:46 pm |
| Rated By: Lauren Hill |
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