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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 it would be best to teach the students that all cultures have "heroes" that they can look up to and that we should not look up to someone just because of their race or color. We should teach the students that all heritages have value and to take that into account. I would present historical figures from many races and cultures that have made significant contributions to the US instead of just focusing on those from one race at a time. Also, I think it imperative that we empower our students in terms of their race, whatever it may be, and allow them to see the value in it. |
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