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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 think that a good way to address the issue would be to discuss with students that individuals of all types of ethnic backgrounds have made important contributions to the US. This should be done in a way that does not dismiss any of the contributions that have been discussed in class thus far. |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: The teacher has already been discussing all ethnic backgrounds and their contributions. It isn't tackling the issue. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:43 am |
| Rated By: Maryssa Kane |
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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: Great suggestion! It is very important to highlight that every culture brings major contributions to the world. We can't do it alone. We need each other. |
| Rated On: May 31, 2015 10:02 pm |
| Rated By: ezyXyh |
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