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Case: Why Should I Listen?
As part of my 7th grade Social Studies curriculum, I have to talk about slavery, the civil rights movement, etc. The topic ultimately leads to a discussion of how Whites oppressed Blacks. I try to present these topics in a way that does not suggest any guilt. This year, one of my students had a very bad reaction. When we were talking about the civil rights, John, one of my well-behaved but opinionated students, got up and said that he did not want to listen to this lesson anymore, because all we did was to demonize the White people. Three other students openly agreed with him saying that these topics made them angry. I have to cover these topics because they are a part of my curriculum. Also, I believe in the importance teaching children about these inequalities. However, it seems like the way I teach, which is mainly based on lectures and small group work, is making my White students uncomfortable. What should I do to make sure that my White students do not feel offended by these topics?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Racial issues in middle grades as well as high school settings can be quite difficult to handle. I think that history is an important key to our country in that we have come a long way from what we were previously. Perhaps taking a step back to rewind a little deeper in the past would be beneficial too. The Native Americans were not treated fairly either by "the white man." Explore these topics in order to help students see that this issue exists in more than in black vs. white. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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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 |
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: I believe this solution would only anger the white students in the classroom. Bringing up another race who were victimized by the "white man" would only fuel more guilt and anger from the students. They want to feel included in the lesson and I don't believe this approach would accomplish that. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2014 6:12 pm |
| Rated By: ySaryN |
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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: I would not make the white children feel worse. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:44 pm |
| Rated By: puQuZu |
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