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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 don't think you are doing anything wrong. I've heard adults ask this same question. Before starting the topic of black history month I would talk about the why black history month was founded. I would also bring up another month like Native American Heritage month, and include a lot about the hardships they faced. You should note to the students about the treatment that the race endured for many years that made them deserve some recognition. I don't think that it's problematic to integrate African Americans into all of your lessons during February, but you don't have to do it with every single lesson. In some parts of different lessons yes but constantly riddling the students with your integrations may cause some students to feel like their race is being neglected. |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Rated On: March 2, 2013 11:52 pm |
| Rated By: eruHeB |
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| 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 |
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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: Good ideas |
| Rated On: October 15, 2015 4:47 pm |
| Rated By: baQumy |
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